Why Choosing the Right Solicitor is Crucial for a Smooth Sale or Purchase
When you’re buying or selling a property, choosing the right solicitor can make or break the entire process. While it’s tempting to opt for the cheapest option, it’s a decision that often comes back to haunt people.
Many budget solicitors must handle a high volume of clients, meaning that the personal service and attention to detail you need may be lacking. This can lead to delays, mistakes and added stress during what is already a complex process.
We’ve seen first hand how poor solicitor choices can cause unnecessary stress, delays, and even financial loss.
Here’s why selecting the right solicitor is so crucial and what we do to help you get it right from the start.
The Cost of the Wrong Choice: A Cautionary Tale
We understand that many sellers and buyers are trying to keep costs down. Cheap, online only conveyancers may seem appealing, but too often, the initial savings lead to far bigger headaches later on.
Choosing the cheapest option available can often result in a false economy.
Here’s an example:
One of our recent clients instructed an online solicitor they found through a comparison website. From day one, communication was a problem. Emails went unanswered, not just ours, but those from the buyer’s solicitor too. Weeks passed with little progress, causing mounting frustration for all parties involved.
Sadly, this isn’t an isolated case. In other instances, poor solicitors have:
• Failed to chase critical paperwork, holding up chains.
• Provided incorrect or overly cautious advice, panicking clients unnecessarily.
• Lacked familiarity with local regulations, creating avoidable hurdles.
Why Local Solicitors Make the Difference
A reliable solicitor with local expertise is worth their weight in gold. At Keys & Lee, we’ve built relationships with trusted local solicitors who:
• Know the local market and are aware of common issues often raised locally so they don’t waste time on irrelevant enquiries.
• Respond promptly to communication—whether it’s from us, the other side’s solicitors, or you.
With a solicitor who’s aligned with your agent and fully onboard with our systems, everyone is working together towards one goal: getting you moving quickly, stress free, and with no surprises.
The Right Solicitor for the Right Client
If you’re a busy juggling work, family and life’s demands, the last thing you need is to constantly chase an unresponsive solicitor. You deserve a team that takes care of the details, keeps you informed, and ensures the process runs like clockwork. That’s why we’re so passionate about working with solicitors who share our values of efficiency, expertise, and clear communication.
When you choose us, you’re choosing a team that’s built to deliver and that includes connecting you with the very best solicitors to get the job done.
Ready to Move?
Let us introduce you to one of our trusted partners who will work seamlessly alongside us to make your sale or purchase smooth and successful.
Your move matters so let’s get it right from the start.
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07969 638349
duncan.kaye@keysandlee.co.uk
Duncan has been selling homes in Romford for 23 years and helped thousands of people, couples and families move to a new home.
Having sold family homes, probate properties, off market homes and high value exclusive estates, Duncan will be able to work with you to achieve an outcome that suits your specific needs.
