Swindon-based Lemon&Co Solicitors is one of the first law firms in Wiltshire to be awarded the Law Society’s new quality mark for conveyancing practices.
The firm, which has one of the region’s most-respected property teams, obtained the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) status following a rigorous Law Society assessment.
Membership of the CQS opened in January and the scheme aims to reinforce consistency of standards throughout the conveyancing process, reduce the risk of fraud and give consumers peace of mind when it comes to home buying.
Lemon&Co’s head of residential conveyancing David Halfhead said: “We are very pleased to have achieved the award as the audit included a full review of both the department and the processes we have in place.
“The main benefit is to our clients is they can be even more assured that the work they come to us for is handled at the right level of seniority and not treated as part of a conveyor belt.
“The focus has to be on what the home buyer needs as every person and sale/purchase is different and I think the CQS mark really demonstrates what we try to deliver as a team – and as a firm – on a day-to-day basis.”
Law Society President Linda Lee said the Law Society introduced CQS to help recognise high standards in the home buying process.
"Buying a home is one of the largest purchases anyone will make in their lifetime, so it is essential that it is done to the highest standard by a solicitor,” she said.
“There are many different conveyancing service providers out there, making it difficult for home buyers to identify those which can ensure a safe and efficient level of service.”
