Conveyancing solicitors

[kirinm]

Does anyone have any recommendations for solicitors? Be had a quote from one firm I know of professionally but am not sure if I'll end up with a person I can't get hold of.

I'm in SE London but I'm guessing location doesn't matter. Ultimately, I want someone who I can trust to deal with things quickly as if we get the flat we've offered on, we are hoping to complete within 10 weeks.

Thanks!

[Spickle]

A local firm might be best as you can visit them to sign papers and drop off ID documents. As you're buying a flat, be aware that average conveyancing times are 10-12 weeks if no problems with the lease or title.

[kirinm]

Thank you. Do you think it'll take that long with share of freehold?

[Spickle]

Probably longer, sorry!

It will involve changing the title deeds for the leasehold and the freehold and getting the other leaseholder to sign documents too.

[kirinm]

Oh crap! Ha, not ideal. Thanks!