2,799 First Time Buyers reviews 13 top marks for approachability this year
Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (1,624)Purchase and Sale (757)Planning (124)
Compare the best First Time Buyers solicitors and lawyers in Derby, ranked by verified client reviews: 32 law firms, updated 29 October 2026.
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This area covers people buying their first home in England. It includes the steps from offer through to completion, mortgage fine-tuning, searches, and registration of ownership at HM Land Registry, plus identifying and applying any available reliefs such as first-time buyer stamp duty land tax relief. A solicitor handles drafting or reviewing contracts, coordinating with lenders, arranging surveys, liaising with the seller’s side, and ensuring the transfer of title and funds completes correctly and securely.
2,799 First Time Buyers reviews 13 top marks for approachability this year
Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (1,624)Purchase and Sale (757)Planning (124)
1,444 First Time Buyers reviews 7 reviews this year
Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (912)Purchase and Sale (310)Remortgaging (159)
Your solicitor
Lisa Potts
Partner – Head of Secured Lending & Deputy Head of Real Estate Operations
“The first phone call but my mind at ease straight away. Eve knew exactly how I would be feeling and explained everything to me in simple terms. She didn’t rush or pressure me into choosing their solicitors, rather she gave me great questions to be asking the rest of my quote options and this really helped with my decision making.”
629 First Time Buyers reviews 8 reviews this year
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale (479)Residential Conveyancing (342)New home purchases and sales (17)
Leads the First Time Buyers team
Michelle Young
Partner & Head of Conveyancing



Works with Emily Weston and 4 more
“Abbey and Luisa at Rothera Bray were absolutely exceptional in dealing with the legal side of buying our first house. They made everything very easy and had great communication through the whole process. Would 1000% recommend!”
321 First Time Buyers reviews 10 reviews this year
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale (235)Residential Conveyancing (206)New home purchases and sales (18)
Leads the First Time Buyers team
Andrew Yates
LLP Member and Head of Department



Works with Daniel Lindon and 4 more
“Carmen was very helpful and gave good guidance throughout the process, with it’s being our first time buying, she gave us the assurance we needed with how things work, taking her time to explain step by step. We would defiantly be in touch for any future services. Thanks, Carmen! ”
306 First Time Buyers reviews 3 reviews this year
Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (215)Purchase and Sale (152)New home purchases and sales (16)
10 First Time Buyers reviews
What First Time Buyers clients highlight
“I arranged to speak to Andrew Campbell to discuss an on-going domestic issue linked to a property. Throughout the meeting Andrew was attentive, made sure he fully understood the situation, and my concerns, while providing a detailed breakdown of options available to me. At no time did I feel pushed into a course of action. Overall the service I recieved was excellent.”
13 First Time Buyers reviews
Reviewed for Purchase and Sale (7)Residential Conveyancing (7)
What First Time Buyers clients highlight
264 First Time Buyers reviews
Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (240)Purchase and Sale (69)New home purchases and sales (10)



Works with Trevor Scott and 4 more
“I was guided through the conveyance process to purchase my first house by Shoaib Mirza, quite frankly he was excellent. His attention to detail, prompt and thorough communication, and guidance was of the highest order. This was not the easiest of deals to pull off with many hurdles to jump through. Going into the process I was sceptical due to friends and family having poor experiences at other firms, however with Nelsons I couldn't have asked for anything more, I would definitely recommend them to anyone going forward. Thank you Shoaib and Nelsons Solicitors!”
3 First Time Buyers reviews
What First Time Buyers clients highlight
“ Suzanne worked extremely quickly to bring my dispute to an end. Can t thank her enough. Would highly recommend.”
188 First Time Buyers reviews
Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (148)Purchase and Sale (48)Landlord and Tenant (6)
Your solicitor
Megan Porter
Trainee Solicitor
“Ruth Pilling was really helpful throughout the selling and purchase of our property. She was always easy to contact and explained any queries we had immediately. She delt with any problems arising in a very professional manner, whilst also showing kindness, being approachable and supportive. She had our best interests at heart. I would highly recommend her and her team.”
354 First Time Buyers reviews
Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (132)Purchase and Sale (13)Extending your Lease (5)
59 First Time Buyers reviews
51 First Time Buyers reviews 1 review this year
Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (41)Purchase and Sale (20)
79 First Time Buyers reviews 1 review this year
Reviewed for Residential Conveyancing (60)Purchase and Sale (47)
2 First Time Buyers reviews
1 First Time Buyers review
1 First Time Buyers review
1 First Time Buyers review
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We have ranked 32 law firms for First Time Buyers in Derby, listed in order on this page.