Choose a conveyancer

A conveyancer handles the legal aspects of buying a house, including transferring property ownership from the seller to you. A conveyancer can be a solicitor (a type of lawyer), but they can also be a licensed conveyancer specifically trained in property law only.

Picking a conveyancer is one of the most important decisions you will make during the house buying process, as you will be working with them for several months, and any lack of knowledge on their part or mistakes they make can have big impacts on you as the buyer.

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How to pick a conveyancer

Consider reviews, fees & whether they charge you if the sale falls through, location, qualifications, which mortgage lender panels they are on, and their previous experience.

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Get a quote from our recommended solicitor ⬇️

Jonathan Pickford from Tolhurst Fisher is the solicitor we recommend to our friends & family. Most recently, he helped Charlotte’s cousin buy her first house near Reading in May of 2024.

We think Jonathan is great because:

• 🏆 His past clients have voted him & his department 1st or 2nd in the whole of the UK for conveyancing quality for 3 years running (ESTAS awards).
• 💸 Total legal costs with him start from a very reasonable £1,300.
• 📌 He works on property transactions across England & Wales, is fully qualified & approved by mortgage lenders, & has 10 years of experience of all different types of property purchases.

Fill out the form below to get a quote from Jonathan.

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Transaction Details

Jonathan needs some details about your transaction to provide your quote.

First Time Buyer (all buyers)?

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Are you getting a mortgage?

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Will this be your primary residence?

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Yes

No

Are you also selling a property?

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Yes

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Purchase Property

Jonathan needs to know a few details about the property you are buying to provide you with a quote.

Agreed Purchase Price

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Address

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Personal Details

Jonathan needs some contact details so he can email you a quote. Fairy Godmover won't use these details for marketing or any other purpose.

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Get a quote

Jonathan gives Fairy Godmover a referral fee if you choose him as your conveyancer and the house sale goes through. This referral fee does not affect what he would charge you. The fee does help keep Fairy Godmover free for everyone, and we're not recommending Jonathan just for the money - we've trusted him to help our own family members buy their first homes because we think he's great.