Harrison’s Solicitors is proud to be accredited under the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS), a recognised quality standard for firms carrying out residential conveyancing work.
The accreditation provides additional reassurance that your property transaction is being handled by a firm with the expertise, procedures and commitment to client care expected when buying, selling or dealing with a leasehold property.
What is the Conveyancing Quality Scheme?
The Conveyancing Quality Scheme was introduced by the Law Society to recognise firms that meet established standards when providing residential conveyancing services.
Conveyancing can be considerably more complicated than it first appears. A solicitor may need to investigate the legal title, review searches, deal with mortgage requirements, raise enquiries and identify potential issues affecting a property.
CQS accreditation gives you confidence that your transaction is being handled by an experienced and well-managed conveyancing practice.
What does CQS accreditation mean for you?
Choosing a CQS-accredited solicitor means you benefit from a firm that is committed to:
- High levels of expertise – providing quality residential conveyancing advice and identifying potential legal issues during your transaction.
- Good client care – explaining what to expect, providing information about likely timescales and keeping you updated as your matter progresses.
- Strong practice management standards – following clear procedures covering areas such as risk management, information management and financial management.
- Consistent conveyancing processes – using established procedures designed to manage and reduce risks during property transactions.
- Clear information – helping clients understand the conveyancing process, costs involved and what happens at each stage.
For you, this means greater peace of mind that your property transaction is being dealt with professionally and carefully.
Why does CQS matter when buying or selling a property?
Buying or selling a home is often one of the largest financial transactions you will make.
When buying, your solicitor must investigate the property and identify anything that could affect your ownership or use of it. When selling, your conveyancer prepares the necessary legal documentation, deals with enquiries and helps move the transaction towards exchange and completion.
Leasehold properties can involve additional considerations, such as service charges, ground rent, lease restrictions and management company requirements.
Working with a CQS-accredited firm provides additional reassurance that these matters are being handled in accordance with recognised conveyancing standards.
CQS accreditation and mortgage lenders
CQS accreditation is also recognised within the mortgage and residential property industry.
Some mortgage lenders require or prefer solicitors acting on property transactions to hold appropriate accreditations or meet specific panel requirements. Our CQS accreditation can therefore provide greater access to lenders where this standard forms part of their requirements.
It demonstrates that Harrison’s Solicitors can provide residential conveyancing advice at the level expected by:
- Clients
- Mortgage lenders
- The wider residential conveyancing community
Conveyancing you can have confidence in
Professional accreditation is important, but the experience of previous clients also provides valuable reassurance.
Harrison’s Solicitors has received more than 1,000 five-star reviews, reflecting our commitment to providing clear advice, good communication and a dependable conveyancing service.
Whether you are buying, selling, remortgaging or dealing with a leasehold property, our experienced conveyancing team is here to guide you through the process.
Contact Harrison’s Solicitors today to discuss your property transaction or request a conveyancing quote.