Conveyancing solicitors. Which to go with?

We are buying a new build and there is an option to get a £1500 discount for the solicitors if we use the one they pick . We’ve had a quote both from one in the town we live and the solicitor the developers are offering the discount with but really unsure which is the best route to go PLS has quoted £2030.40 so would be £530.40 with the discount . However I’ve read the reviews online and it seems they like to pile on extra charges and a lot of people are seeing their quote double during the arrangements The local solicitors have quoted £1510.50 but have stated ‘Estimate given on the basis that the matter proceeds to plan and that there is no unforeseen additional work.’ . I have contacted these again to check the quote because something just doesn’t seem right about it the list of charges is a lot shorted the other quotes we’ve had We don’t know what’s best to do . We have budgeted more than enough but don’t want to be kicked in the teeth if we go with PLS and end up paying more than we would’ve with the local solicitors

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From experience local solicitors. They have more knowledge in the area and often get it done quicker.

We used the solicitors that the building firm recommended when buying our new build and can honestly say it made the whole process much easier! They new the details, site and communication between the solicitors/builders was easier etc. But I think it's very subjective 😬

Local definitely and dependant from the developers. Is it PLS based in Manchester. We used these and they were horrendous wouldn’t recommend to anyone. They didn’t add on any extra charges but they delayed completion and communication was poor. 4 years on I received an email to say they had over charged me and needed to refund me which was then a nightmare 😂 Also been able to actually go in and talk to a solicitor would be so helpful x

After previous experience I am really against one company pushing services of another company promising discounts and quick completion. They all get their money one way or another. But we found ourselves being forced into product we didn’t want or need because there’s survey and insurance for abortive sale and a company who checks that you have the deposit you say you have…. And to top it all off the conveyancing firm was not on the panel for our lender (Halifax FFS!). And they had the cheek to tell us to go with THEIR partner lender! So after about three weeks we were unable to continue with them and had to change conveyancers. Never ever again! Even if it takes longer I would always go to independent companies

Thank you all. We have confirmed the quote with the local solicitors and they’ve told us it’s so cheap because they’ve dealt with a lot of the houses on that estate (being new builds) so they’ve already done all the area searches etc! Think we’re going to stick with them rather than taking advantage of the discount . Just seems to make more sense knowing they’ve already worked with this new estate and being in town without a single bad reviews . PLS seems like to much of a gamble

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