Paul Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 HiIs it best to use the same conveyancing firm for sale and purchase? I ask because I'm currently using a firm for my sale but their quote for my purchase is quite a lot higher than a few other firms. I suppose my question is would it be a hassle to use a separate firm for the purchase?Any advice would be appreciated.P Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11246-conveyancing-question/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Go with the cheaper option the, but perhaps first give the overpriced/expensive firm the option to equal or better the competition's quote.Legally, the process will be the same whichever option you choose. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11246-conveyancing-question/#findComment-322382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
peckhamboy Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Although the service/expertise might not be. I would ask the first firm to explain the difference in fees - it may be that they have quoted on the basis that the work would be done by a partner whereas other firms have quoted for a legal exec or junior solicitor to do the work. I'm sure they could suggest a way of bringing costs down if you ask them, but make sure you're comparing apples with apples before just going for the cheaper option - it's not always better. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11246-conveyancing-question/#findComment-322384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 Thanks. The quotes include all disbursements so I'm fairly confident that it's apples with apples. I did ask the first firm if they could meet the other quote but they said not. I'll double check everything and then probably go with the other firm and save myself ?300! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11246-conveyancing-question/#findComment-322390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClareC Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Would be very unusual for a partner to do the work...... check the disbursements quoted are the same, stamp duty is technically a disbursement but may not have been included on both quotes (and makes a huge difference!) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11246-conveyancing-question/#findComment-322548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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