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Local Authority Searches Explained for Buyers

What is a Local Authority Search and what does it actually reveal? A complete buyer's guide to LLC1 and CON29 results, timescales, and what to do if issues come up.

May 21, 2026Read more

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Understanding Property Searches in Conveyancing

A complete buyer's guide to every property search your conveyancing solicitor will (or might) carry out, what each reveals, when it is ordered, and what to do if something turns up.

May 21, 2026Read more

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Muhamamd

1 month ago

Great experience with Naz and the team

This was my first time buying a house, and I had a very good experience with Naz and the team at J Scott. Everything went smoothly from start to finis...h. Naz kept me updated regularly throughout the pr...

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Charlotte Thomas

2 months ago

Residential Conveyancing

Thank you Sophie!

Sophie was amazing during our house selling and buying process, I’m so glad we chose to go with her! It wasn’t an easy process and we had a lot of hur...dles to get through but Sophie was reassuring, alw...

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Rudra Varma

3 months ago

Purchase and Sale

Highly recommended solicitor for house purchase/sale

Sophie came highly recommended by a couple of friends whom she helped with their house purchases, and she didn’t disappoint. As first-time buyers, we ...had a lot of questions, and she patiently addresse...

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Graham Moss

5 months ago

Residential Conveyancing

Sale of Property

Sophie of J Scott & Co was very helpful and timely in guiding us through the difficult legal process of selling our home. She was always available, re...plied promptly and communicated very well and expl...

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Rhiannon

5 months ago

Residential Conveyancing

Great experience - First time buyers

Sophie was responsive and supportive throughout. She handled everything calmly and efficiently, even after the sellers solicitor went bust. We were ab...le to complete in time before our rental tenancy e...

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Ankit Thakkar

5 months ago

Residential Conveyancing

Overall good experience

I had a chance to work with J Scott & Co limited where Sophie Squire was our solicitor to complete purchase of new property. Sophie was really brillia...nt and clear in her communication to complete the ...

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Anonymous

6 months ago

Equity release

Needed a competitively priced solicitor in Maidenhead after first choice solicitor let us down.Sophie was quick to respond to our request. After appoi...nting J Scott our money arrived within 15 working ...

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Abir T

6 months ago

Purchase and Sale

Knowledgeable and approachable solicitors

I am very happy to have found J Scott and Co Solicitors company and had excellent experience with Sophie Squire, who was my solicitor for a flat purch...ase. She was always prompt in answering my emails ...

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Andy

7 months ago

Purchase and Sale

Reliable and trustworthy solicitor

Sophie is a highly efficient and trustworthy solicitor. She handles matters professionally and promptly, making the whole process smooth and reassurin...g. I would highly recommend her services.

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Prasad

7 months ago

Residential Conveyancing

Conveyancing for our Flat Sale

Sophie helped us with the Conveyancing of our Flat Sale in Nov 2025, very happy with the service. Timely response, prompt and professional, strongly r...ecommend.

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