What makes the best conveyancing solicitors?
Finding the right conveyancing solicitor can be the difference between a smooth move and weeks of avoidable stress.
The best conveyancing solicitors share a handful of qualities that have nothing to do with how prominently they advertise or whether your estate agent recommended them.
Why it matters more than people expect
Around one in three property transactions in the UK fall through before completion. Poor communication, missed deadlines and solicitors who are too busy to stay on top of a case are among the most common reasons deals collapse.
Choosing the right solicitor does not just protect you legally. It actively keeps your transaction moving.
What to look for in the best conveyancing solicitors
1. SRA regulation and CQS accreditation
Any solicitor handling your conveyancing must be regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. This is non-negotiable. It means they are held to professional standards, carry the right insurance and have a route to complain if something goes wrong.
CQS accreditation (the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme) goes a step further. It is a quality mark specifically for conveyancing, covering the firm’s processes, client care and technical competence. Not all conveyancing firms carry it.
All solicitors at Best Value Conveyancing are SRA regulated and CQS accredited.
2. Fixed fees with no hidden costs
Conveyancing quotes can be misleading. Some firms advertise a low headline fee and then add charges back in once you are committed: bank transfer fees, file storage fees, leasehold supplements, mortgage redemption fees. By completion, the bill looks nothing like the original quote.
The best conveyancing solicitors are transparent from the start. The quote you receive should be the amount you pay. If a quote does not break down exactly what is and is not included, ask before instructing. Find out more about cheap conveyancing solicitors and what to watch out for.
At Best Value Conveyancing, your quote shows a full breakdown of legal fees and disbursements, covered by our Fixed Legal Fee Guarantee. Nothing is added later.
3. No move, no fee
Around one in three property transactions fall through. A good conveyancing solicitor offers no move, no fee protection, meaning you do not pay their legal fees if your sale or purchase does not complete.
This should be standard. If a firm does not offer it, they are passing the financial risk of a failed transaction entirely onto you.
At Best Value Conveyancing, no move no fee is included as standard on every transaction.
4. A dedicated case handler
One of the most common complaints about conveyancing is never speaking to the same person twice. Each time you call, you are brought up to speed by someone who has just picked up your file.
The best conveyancing solicitors give you one named contact who knows your case from start to finish. Someone you can actually reach when you have a question.
At Best Value Conveyancing, you have a dedicated case handler throughout your transaction. Not a call centre. Not a rotation of whoever picks up.
5. Realistic timescales and proactive updates
The conveyancing process typically takes 8 to 16 weeks from instruction to completion. Good solicitors are upfront about timescales from the outset and keep you informed at every stage without you having to chase.
If you are regularly chasing your solicitor for updates, something is wrong. The best firms have systems in place to keep clients informed proactively.
6. Availability that fits around you
Conveyancing does not only happen during office hours. Buyers and sellers often need to make calls or ask questions around work, evenings or weekends.
Look for a firm that is open at least six days a week and offers multiple ways to get in touch.
Best Value Conveyancing is open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 10am to 4pm.
7. National coverage without needing a local office
You do not need a local solicitor. Conveyancing has been done remotely for years and the searches, title checks and legal work are the same regardless of where a firm’s office is based.
Local solicitors often charge more on the assumption that proximity adds value. For most transactions it does not. Online conveyancing firms with national coverage offer the same legal service at more competitive rates.
Best Value Conveyancing covers property transactions across England and Wales. There is no need to visit an office at any point.
Watch out for estate agent recommended solicitors
Estate agents often recommend solicitors not on merit but on the size of the referral fee they receive. Fees of several hundred pounds are not unusual, and that cost is factored into what you pay.
You are never obliged to use a solicitor your estate agent recommends. You are free to instruct whoever you choose, and in most cases you will get better value by doing your own research. It also helps to understand how much conveyancing should actually cost before you agree to anything.
What best value conveyancing actually looks like
The best conveyancing solicitors are not necessarily the cheapest. But they are transparent, communicative, properly regulated and priced fairly for the work they do.
At Best Value Conveyancing, our fees start from £564 for a purchase and £552 for a sale. Every quote includes a full breakdown, is fixed from the start and comes with no move, no fee protection as standard.
Fixed Legal Fee policy
Transparent pricing from the start with no hidden costs or surprises.
No Move, No Fee policy
If your transaction falls through, you won't have to pay any legal fees.
Open 6 days a week
Available Monday to Saturday to fit your busy schedule.
National coverage
Service across England and Wales, with no need to come to an office.
Flexible deadline
Our streamlined process gets you moving faster than the industry average.
Dedicated case handler
Keeps you informed and updated beyond your conveyancer's legal work.
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