Cheap and fixed price conveyancing has now become the norm. When you consider that the main reason that conveyancing moved out of the hands of solicitors and high paid legal staff to specialist conveyor firms was price this makes sense that the trend towards lower prices has continued. This race to the bottom in price may, in some firms, relate to a reduction in quality of service or qualifications of staff. It’s important that when you meet with your conveyancing company the first time you ask who will be doing the work, and it’s worthwhile to ask what their experience is. This is a good idea even if you are not using a cheap conveyancing company.
Although you should be fully covered by the conveyancing companies professional indemnity insurance the hassle of claiming through insurance should be avoided. A poorly handled conveyance could mean you, and your family and possessions are looking for temporary accommodation for a number of days or a number of weeks! The stress created from that situation is to be avoided. Again, ask who will be handling your conveyancing and what their experience is.
Who will be the day to day contact for asking questions or providing information? If this is a junior person who will be overseeing them?
Many, many houses and properties have been successfully conveyed using cheap conveyancing. But ever year there are a few that, for whatever reason, go off the rails. Having experienced conveyancing staff is not a 100% guarantee you won’t have problems, but it’s a good start.