Why choosing the right conveyancer is so important

✅ What this milestone means

Your conveyancing solicitor (sometimes called a conveyancer) is the legal engine of your sale or purchase. They investigate title, draft and/or review the contract, handle enquiries, manage deposit and completion funds, and register the new ownership. A great solicitor keeps the chain moving; a poor one can stall it for weeks - if not months.

💡 Why this decision matters

1. Speed & responsiveness – proactive conveyancers answer enquiries quickly, chase searches, and pick up the phone to resolve issues rather than letting emails sit in an inbox. Of course, the Moove Room helps!

2. Risk management – thorough title checks protect you from covenants, boundary disputes, and hidden charges that could cost thousands later.

3. Chain coordination – an experienced conveyancer keeps sellers, buyers, lenders, and estate agents aligned on dates and paperwork, reducing fall-through risk.

🛠️ What’s happening in the background

• Conveyancer – opens your file, verifies ID, orders searches (if not using Moove Ready), drafts or reviews the contract pack, and raises or answers all legal enquiries.

• Open Moove – syncs key milestones so you and your Mooving Team see progress in real time.

📌 What you need to do now

1. Compare service, not just price – look for fixed-fee quotes that include all disbursements, a named case handler, and clear service-level timescales.

2. Check accreditation – ensure the firm is CQS-accredited (Solicitors) or regulated by the CLC (Licensed Conveyancers).

3. Ask about communication – weekly updates? Direct phone line? Digital document signing? Choose the style that matches your expectations.

⏭️ Next 3 things to prepare for

1. Source-of-funds docs – have bank statements ready for rapid onboarding.

2. Property information forms (sellers) – complete promptly so work can start straight away.

3. Preferred timelines – tell your solicitor any key dates (school term, mortgage offer expiry) so they can plan backwards and keep everyone on schedule.

Want recommendations? Drop a note in the Moove Room - MeredithAI can point you toward tried-and-tested conveyancers who match your budget and timeframe.

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