Lorrie
Chris and his team at McKeag and Co. dealt with the selling and buying for our recent move. We anticipated things might take a bit longer due to Covid, but the conveyancing team were proactive and quick with both their work on our behalf and their replies to our questions throughout. For competence, approachability, sensible advice and price we couldn't fault them. A five star team!
A representative from Mckeag & Co Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 25 February, 2022
Lorrie, many thanks for the excellent review. We value all feedback from our clients. The Covid pandemic has been a trying time for all, us included, but we have managed to maintain the excellent level of service expected by our clients. Chris and his team welcome you back in the future should you need their services. Thank you. McKeag & Co.
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FTB and given poor advice
We were first time buyers and Mckeag and Co were recommended to us. Unfortunately our experience was very frustrating. We initially were very happy with our solicitor, only for her to go on indefinite leave with no forwarding information. We reached back out and were asssigned a new solicitor, who we found a lot less helpful. Our particular circumstances were slightly complicated by the fact that we had inherited funds from sale of a property. Our solicitor consisterly said he did not believe we qualified for first time buyers status, but sent links which didn't relate to our circumstances and when we tried to provide additional information we were largely brushed off. We ended up asking our bank for advice who clarified we could indeed use our LISAs as first time buyers. We then had the same back and forth regarding first time buyer stamp duty, where we ended up needing to seek additional advice from a tax accountant to clarify that we were eligible for first time buyer stamp duty reduction. If we had not challenged our solicitor we would be over 5 grand out of pocket. All the advice we initially received was that a conveyancy solicitor was who would be able to advice us best on our situation, so we were frustrated that not only did our solicitor give us advice that would have cost us a lot more, but he seemed to think he wasn't the person to be asking about this at all and was very reluctant to discuss it at all. I do want to recognise how professional and helpful our initial solicitor (Nina) was early on in the process, but unfortunately cannot recommended Mckeag and Co based on our overall experience.
Lawyer named in this review: Chris Thomson
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Great solictiors for first home purchase
We were recommended McKeag & Co for our conveyancing for the purchase of our first home and I would whole heartedly recommend them to others based on our experience. McKeag & Co communicated with us in a timely manner throughout the process and were able to answer big and small questions we had relating to our purchase. Buying a home can be daunting but I felt that McKeag & Co were never a blocker to things progressing and in fact were proactive in ensuring that all the documentation was prepared and completed thoroughly and efficiently. I would intend to use McKeag and Co for any future conveyancing needs and would recommend them to others. I am based in London but the fact they're based in Newcastle made no notable difference to the quality I receieved, and are likely better value for money than firms based in London.
Lawyer named in this review: Chris Thomson
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Good conveyancing solicitors
Was informed throughout the process by McKeag and Co. Provided good advice when asked for and allowed me to complete around on schedule even with some set backs on the purchase. Would recommend.
Lawyer named in this review: Chris Thomson
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Excellent Conveyancing
Fantastic service. The whole team was knowledgeable and friendly, responded to every question and issue that we had, and provided great and timely advice and support throughout the process.
I have no hesitation in recommending their service.
Lawyer named in this review: Chris Thomson
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Excellent Service'
My family and I have used McKeags for many years now for house purchases sales, and purchase of leaseholds. As usual an excellent service from McKeags Solicitors and I would recommend them to anyone for the above transactions.
Lawyer named in this review: Chris Thomson
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Purchase of property
McKeag & Co acted for us on a property purchase which was time critical for us. They pulled out all the stops and completed the transaction as quickly as possible.
Lawyer named in this review: Chris Thomson
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Excellent service
We completed the purchase of our first family home in March, and we couldn’t have asked for better support from McKeag & Co Solicitors.
Everyone we dealt with was professional, approachable, and reassuring throughout the entire process. What stood out most was their clear and consistent communication - we were kept informed at every stage, and they always took the time to explain legal and technical details in a way that was easy to understand.
We’re incredibly grateful for their guidance and would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone buying a property in Gosforth!
Lawyer named in this review: Chris Thomson
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Mortgage review
Excellent service from Chris , prompt and straightforward
Lawyer named in this review: Chris Thomson
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Great service
Straight forward and high quality service. Very responsive and easy to get in touch with, provided constant updates throughout the process of selling a property.
Lawyer named in this review: Chris Thomson
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Sale of Property
I found Mckeag and Co to be both friendly and efficient. Each step of the process was dealt with quickly, and communication was excellent.
Dealing with the conveyancing team were a pleasure to deal with, courteous and responsive. They had an instant awareness of exactly where they were up to in the sale process.
Lawyer named in this review: Chris Thomson
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