On any given property acquisition or sale, whether it is a freehold purchase, or agreeing a new lease for rental it is essential that you have the best possible legal adviser acting on your behalf, to ensure a successful transaction and above all having your interests taken care of to minimize your exposure to any future problems.

Over the years, Goodsir Graham has developed strong working relationships with a selection of property solicitors, who we believe offer the best possible service, from covering all legal matters involved on a lease or sale contract, just simply providing a responsive service, like returning calls, following up enquiries promptly and talking to the client in plain English and not legal jargon.

It is natural to assume that your solicitor is qualified, regulated and up to the job, but like any other professional there is a large amount of practitioners who are not professionally qualified and do not abide or are members of the usual regulatory bodies. Your solicitor will more than likely be handling client’s money, whether this is required to complete on a purchase or an initial payment to cover disbursements. In most cases buying property is usually the single biggest purchase you will ever make and a solicitor is a key part in the purchasing process in order that all your interests are taken care of. Here is a list of the following Regulatory Bodies that a solicitor should be a member of:

• The Law Society of England and Wales www.lawsociety.org.uk
• The Solicitors Regulation Authority www.sra.org.uk
• Solicitors Indemnity Insurance

We would recommend that you contact the regulatory bodies listed above to satisfy yourself that the solicitor you have chosen to act on your behalf is members of The Law Society of England and Wales, The Solicitors Regulation Authority and has a comprehensive Indemnity Insurance in place.

From dealing with property transactions on a daily basis, Goodsir Graham is well placed to recommend the right solicitor for your requirement.