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There are several things to watch for when getting a conveyancing quote. To the new purchaser particularly, it can be a very unclear concern.

The primary question is when to really start acquiring quotes. It is optimal to get a conveyancing quote as early as manageable in the process, whether you are purchasing or selling. This will help you plan and prevent awful financial surprises at a subsequent date. For example, many people overlook that Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees will be payable on a purchase and by getting an early conveyancing quote, these items can be budgeted for.

Some folk wait to get a conveyancing quote when they have received an offer on a sale or have had an offer accepted on a purchase. It is far more advisable to do this sooner in the process. This will enable the lawyer to get all the opening forms out to you as soon as possible. As a seller also, it will show you what documents you need to produce before there is a buyer putting on the pressure to complete. For example, if you have had an extension built, you will need to show Building Regulation certificates and other supporting documentation so it is wise to begin collecting this early on. It is typical that there is a crazy hunt to find disappeared papers so getting in touch with a solicitor for a conveyancing quote will enable you to understand what you need to produce.

Your Realtor will likely suggest a local solicitor and a significant number of folk will get a conveyancing quote as a result of that recommendation. Be careful though as this can often be a very costly option. Often, the Estate agent will receive a kick back for a recommended solicitor which gets passed on as a higher fee to you. This will perhaps not be shown on the conveyancing quote – although it ought to.

It is very much worth getting an online conveyancing quote as these are likely to be much cheaper. Whether you go down the “local” route or get a quote on-line, there are several main matters that you need to consider.

For example, with a sale make sure that you ask if the following are included : telegraphic transfer fee, indemnity insurance, costs for dealing with your existing mortgage, stamps and faxing and other extras. You need to get the MAXIMUM price including all extras, add-ons and disbursements. This will then empower you to make presice comparisons when thinking about conveyancing quotes.

Similarly, with a purchase, you should ask if the following items are included : telegraphic transfer fee, indemnity insurance, charge for dealing with your mortgage lender, SDLT form, postage and faxing, all searches, other extra costs, Land Registry fee and Stamp Duty itself. Once again, you need to get the TOTAL cost to include all extras, add-ons and disbursements. This will then empower you to make accurate comparisons when comparing conveyancing quotes.
When enquiring after a quote you should ask for a full disclosure of fees so that you can see the best deal.

Solicitors are notorious for “hiding” extra charges so its very important that you enquire after all of the above with them.

Also of critical importance is enquiring if it is a “no move, no charge” service. This may save you a lot of money if your sale or purchase fails and should without question be something that you request. Ensure you look closely at your conveyancing quote to make sure that this is the actual state of affairs.