Whether you are thinking about buying, selling or re-mortgaging a property then you need quality legal advice at a competitive rate. Any property transaction is a big step and at Penleys we aim to help you through that step with the minimum of fuss.

The Residential Conveyancing Department at Penleys has an abundance of experience and our Solicitors and support staff will be able to provide you with a complete service from start to finish in your transaction. You will have the benefit of a one to one service which means you know who to contact at all times. Our Solicitors are available by email (direct to desk) or telephone. They will be able to respond to your enquiries directly and promptly. By providing this one-on-one service we provide peace of mind to our clients.

If you are trying to buy and sell then the timing of your transaction is crucial and we will be able to manage this effectively on your behalf. The Residential Conveyancing department utilises the latest in Case Management technology which helps to ensure that your transaction happens as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Our Residential Conveyancers are able to provide you with advice on:

• HIPs
• Re-mortgages
• Council House purchases
• Transfers of Equity
• Deeds of Gift
• Court of Protection
• Probate Sales
• Declarations of Trust
• Fees

We will always be able to give an estimate of our charges at the outset of a transaction and be able to advise you what out of pocket expenses you will need to meet such as search fees, stamp duty and land registry fees.

So, why choose Penleys?

OK, so you have had your offer accepted and been offered a mortgage subject to valuation.  You are then faced with the question - "What is the name of your solicitor?"

For most people there will be only a few occasions in their life when they need legal representation. So how are you supposed to choose from the hundreds of solicitors and licensed conveyancers available? Well, here are some of the things that you may want to consider:

• Location - you will almost certainly need to visit your solicitor’s office at some stage of the process and so it may make sense to find a solicitor near to your home or workplace.  Dursley has excellent transport links and, with offices on the 'High Street', Penleys are extremely easy to find!
• Accessibility - it is vital to have a solicitor who responds quickly and effectively to your requests and those of other parties involved, such as your estate agent - either via the telephone, fax or e-mail.  At Penleys we use the latest technology to keep track of our house sales and purchases, and we make sure our solicitors are fully supported by secretaries and other professional support staffs.
• Quality of service - try and get a 'feel’ for the firm as a whole, as you will be dealing not only with the solicitor who is handling your case but also his/her secretary/assistant and the receptionist.  At Penleys there will always be someone avaiable to handle your case if your solicitor is ill or on holiday.
• Value for money - of course cost is important but it should not be the sole reason for instructing a solicitor.  Once you cut though all the 'discounts' and 'special offers' and discount the cowboys, you will probably find only minimal differences in the fees of the majority of good quality firms in the area.  
• Attitude - you will, of course, be looking for a professional solicitor but it will help your transaction proceed smoothly if your solicitor is friendly, approachable and is someone that you have confidence in.  Penleys staff are renowned for their friendly, caring and professional attitude - the whole firm enjoys the 'family' atmosphere that has developed over more than two centuries in the town!
• Experience - who will be handling your case? At Penleys we believe that it is very important to have qualified and experienced staff dealing with your conveyancing. We do not outsource our conveyancing, nor do we use big teams of unqualified case handlers. All our property transactions are personally supervised by experienced and qualified lawyers.
• Speed - whilst not everyone wants to proceed as quickly as possible, you will almost certainly not want to be the one holding things up.  In order to work effectively, our staff will make sure they understand your time constraints and will then make every effort to deal with your transaction at the speed you require.
• Reputation - without doubt, the best way to find a good solicitor is via a personal recommendation. So why not ask friends, family and work colleagues for their experiences of working with Penleys?

For further details about our Conveyancing Department please contact Kevin O'Donnell or Branis Talbot with your query.