Within this company we had Tom as our solicitor for our house move. Tom was absolutely amazing, he kept us updated regularly and really helped us in the more difficult questions we received. We didn't... See more
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Conveyancing Direct Property Lawyers have provided expert legal services to the residential property market since 1992. Trading within a competitive volume market the firm has seen significant growth in recent years. We pride ourselves on a personal service which exploits the latest innovations in electronic communications, the firm is strongly committed to speeding up the conveyancing process through investment in technology and an extensive, customer focused staff training programme. Conveyancing Direct seek to facilitate property sales and purchases with the provision of a professional service which recognises that moving home can be a confusing and stressful event that should be as transparent and brief as possible.
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Windmill Road, TN38 9BY, Hastings, United Kingdom
- 01424 464900
- enquiries@cdpll.co.uk
- www.conveyancingdirect.net
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Andrew Henderson 5*+
Recently bought our first home & Andrew Henderson was our Lawyer. Excellent service from Andrew & always on hand to help every step of the way! Despite some complex matters during the transaction Andrew made sure we understood everything. Will definitely use again in the future.
A truly professional and competent…
A truly professional and competent service carried out in a friendly and calm demeanour, extremely pleasant , they made me feel like a friend from start to finish ,Zara-Nicole was a delight , her personal service and warm nature made what is normally a hassle into a wonderful experience, THANKYOU
Emma Apandi was mine and my partners…
Emma Apandi was mine and my partners property lawyer, she very efficiently helped us with our Mortgage , we are getting our keys tomorrow and are extremely grateful and pleased with the service she has provided! Emma and conveyancing direct are highly recommended.
Thank you!
Did everything necessary
Did everything necessary, communicated in a timely manner, got the job done with minimal input from me. What more do you want!
Dan Hendriks has been brilliant during…
Dan Hendriks has been brilliant during a very challenging process. Professional and courteous.
Excellent, efficient service.
Poppy Newcomb was handling both my sale and purchase over a number of months. She was very polite and professional throughout the whole process, and I noticed that she acted promptly and seemed to genuinely care about keeping me up to date and informed. In general I also found the whole web portal a very good idea, and the completion of tasks made everything crystal clear and well organised. Although it did feel a long slog, and was frustrating at times, that was more due to the process in general. I was very happy with the service I received.
We were told that local Solicitors were better - WRONG…
We were told that local Solicitors would be easier to use. How wrong was that. These people are so user friendly. Our Solicitor Mia Griffiths was always at the end of a direct line, if she was unavailable (not very often), then one of her colleagues would help and always have an answer. Mia would normally contact us with information as it arose (not leaving us to chase). Excellent service, and cheaper than a local Solicitor.
First House Purchase
Sam Freeman was helpful throughout the house buying process aiding us to have a smooth completion on our first home, we were a bit concerned by lack of communication at the start but this would appear to be a function of the timeline of the process. Towards the last month before completion Sam was on top of everything, responded quickly to any requests and helped create a stress free purchase.
Strong recommendation
I honestly can’t thank Tom from Conveyancing direct enough for everything he did to help me through my property purchase. The process took much longer than expected due to complications with the property, but throughout it all, Tom remained patient, professional, and incredibly supportive.
As a first-time buyer purchasing on my own, I found the whole process quite overwhelming, especially the legal aspects. Tom took the time to explain everything in a way I could understand, always answered my questions, and reassured me whenever I felt unsure. It was clear from the start that he genuinely had my best interests at heart.
What impressed me most was his determination to get the sale over the line. He went above and beyond, working tirelessly to ensure everything was completed just in the nick of time. His dedication, kindness, and expertise made a stressful experience so much easier to manage.
I would not hesitate to recommend Tom to anyone looking for a solicitor. His professionalism, communication, and genuine care for his clients are second to none.
Having dealt with solicitors…
Having dealt with solicitors previously, both independent local ones and the remote ones like this one ...I was pleasantly surprised by the constant communication by Claudia Bediako who handled the conveyancing for us.
She would answer her phone when called and respond to emails in a timely manner. I never had to chase her and was never left feeling frustrated as in previous dealings with other companies.
I highly recommend for a 5 star service.
Incompetent beyond words - avoid
A link in our chain - the sale was supposedly in hand since January, but by May (acting as the seller, 3 links down), I discovered that no searches had been ordered and the management pack hadn't even been requested. From there, it took 8 weeks to get a response to basic enquiries. Furthermore, a requested CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) form was ignored for 5 weeks. This complete lack of action eventually caused our entire chain to collapse.Rhianne Trailer’s management of this file was entirely incompetent. Her manager ultimately had to take over just to get responses out, but by then, it was far too late. I strongly advise avoiding this firm unless you want your property transaction jeopardized.
Huw Waters is a legend
Huw Waters is a legend! Excellent communication and kept us up to date with the process. Even when I was chasing almost daily due to incompetence of the buyers solicitor, Huw did everything he could to get us exchanged! Give this man a raise.
We are really pleased with all the…
We are really pleased with all the help, communication and updates received from our conveyancer Paige Daly.
I would definitely recommend her and she was professional from start to finish
Megan Jones was great!
Megan Jones provided an amazing service. I’ve recently used Conveyancing Direct for the purchase of my house. Megan was always available and happy to answer any questions promptly. Definitely recommend!
If I could give zero stars I would
If I could give zero stars I would! Luckily it’s not us that used this company. It’s our buyer.
No chain property that’s taken more than 5 months to sell. We have been waiting for this uselsss company for weeks. If you are unfortunate enough to use them AND you get Bartholemew as your conveyancer than I feel sorry for you! He just ignore emails from other solicitors. Doesn’t bother to do the things he’s supposed to. He’s obviously just not very good and maybe it’s too much for him. Avoid them at all costs!
How this company has 4.4 stars and rates as excellent when almost a quarter of their reviews are one star is actually laughable!
I would not recommend this firm.
I would not recommend this firm.
My sale eventually completed, but the process was unnecessarily stressful from start to finish. Communication was poor throughout, with repeated chasing required just to obtain updates on the progress of the transaction.
There were several occasions where I felt matters were not being proactively managed, resulting in delays and additional frustration. An issue also arose during the transaction which was later acknowledged by the firm as an oversight on their part, yet I still found myself having to spend a significant amount of time pursuing a fair resolution.
What was most disappointing was the amount of effort required to resolve matters. Rather than focusing on the sale itself, I felt I was constantly having to chase for updates, seek clarification and challenge charges that I believed were unfair in the circumstances. Although a partial refund was eventually agreed following escalation, this only came after considerable back-and-forth.
Buying and selling property is stressful enough without having to manage your conveyancer as well.
Based on my experience, I would not use this firm again and would advise others to consider alternative conveyancing providers.
Excellent
Excellent, efficient service. Keep us up to date with the process, quick to respond to queries. Claudia Bediako was a pleasure to work with.
We have just completed on our house…
We have just completed on our house using the services of Conveyancing Direct with a special mention of Daniel Hendriks, who acted on our behalf efficiently and kept us updated throughout the process. He was also very friendly and approachable and did his best to answer my questions, it was a pleasure doing business with him.
Decent Company with some staff members clueless and no common sense!
I found the level of service I received from Mr Happy Khumbeni deeply disappointing. Throughout the transaction, there were repeated communication issues, delays, mistakes and a lack of proactive management at key stages of the process.
What was particularly frustrating was the feeling that matters could have been handled far more efficiently with basic organisation, attention to detail, and common sense. A property purchase is one of the most significant financial transactions most people undertake, and I expected a much higher standard of professionalism and coordination.
Massive credit must go to Simon and Mr Cosson, whose support and intervention helped ensure the transaction ultimately completed. Their responsiveness and commitment stood in stark contrast and gave me confidence when it was most needed.
Conveyancing Direct as a company appears to have capable and dedicated people within its team, which makes this experience all the more disappointing. I hope this feedback reaches senior management and is taken seriously, as inconsistent service from individual case handlers like Mr Happy Khumbeni has the potential to damage the reputation of an otherwise good firm.
In few words: clueless, useless, incompetent!
Rachel was great with help getting my…
Rachel was great with help getting my sale and purchase through as quickly as possible. She was always there when I called and helpful with any queries I had throughout the process.
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