Pickworths are one of the first firms to be accepted to the Scheme.  More than 800 firms have applied since the launch, with just 100 having been successfully accredited at the beginning of May.

The new Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) aims to bring credibility, integrity and efficiency to the forefront of residential property transactions, minimising the risk of fraud by sham firms and to improve as well as providing more consistent quality standards for residential conveyancing.

As a firm accepted to the Scheme, Pickworths will undertake additional training requirements, be subject to enhanced client care processes and annual monitoring.  This is in addition to existing monitoring by the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s Code of Practice by which all Solicitors are bound.

Importantly, Pickworths has signed up to a Client Service Charter, which goes further than the Code of Practice, and commits us to providing information to clients about the conveyancing process; keeping clients informed as their matter progresses - including responding promptly to queries; and to provide clarity in respect of the transaction and costs. 

Members of the public involved in buying or selling property are likely to have had a wide ranging experience of the level of service provided by a Solicitor or firm.  Pickworths is proud to have an outstanding local reputation and regularly receives testimonials from satisfied clients.  Acceptance to the Scheme further supports the high standards clients can expect from Pickworths.

Pickworths believes that the Scheme will encourage public confidence and trust in firms that have proven their ability to achieve and maintain the high standards and will be testament to the excellent quality procedures and level of service that can be expected from the Solicitor and support staff in the conveyancing process.