Direction Law Reviews 1,056

TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Used for a shared ownership purchase and then a sale a few years back, along with an accompanying house purchase and was reasonably satisfied then. However, my next use, this last year, has been pre... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Purchased a house 4 years ago & Direction Law were recommended as solicitors.. 4 years on & regret this as for the last 3 months I am in no mans land with my mortgage.. Someone forgot to register my... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Direction Law were superb, we were first time buyers and they explained each step along the way which really settled our nerves. They do most of the work behind the scenes and email to let you know wh... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

THANK YOU! I am very grateful to everyone who has helped me through each stage. From someone who needed so much support and further explanation the past few weeks I am so appreciative that everyone... See more

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Company details

  1. Law Firm
  2. Conveyancer
  3. Estate Planning Attorney
  4. Lawyer
  5. Legal Services
  6. Real Estate Attorney

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Direction Law is a firm proudly built on relationships. With staff of around 180, offices in London, South East, South West & the Midlands and 45 years of experience, we are one of the most established and largest specialist affordable housing solicitors in the country. In 2020 and 2021 we were awarded Highly Commended in the First Time Buyer Reader’s Awards in the Best Law Firm for Conveyancing category. We are a friendly, professional firm and we pride ourselves on communicating with our clients, clearly and concisely. While other firms may have conveyancers who deal with a variety of affordable housing cases, we have taken it one stage further and have individual dedicated teams specialising in either new build shared ownership, resale sales and purchases, or new build/Help to Buy respectively: thus, ensuring greater expertise. Our goal is to progress cases to exchange and completion as swiftly as possible, resulting in a satisfied client who has achieved their dream of home ownership with the minimum of fuss. For further information visit www.directionlaw.co.uk or for an instant quotation call 0800 158 82 81.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Direction Law excellent solicitors for property purchases

Direction Law made the process an easy one for me. They talk me through all of the various stages so I knew what was expected. They also ensured I was able to decide my completion date that suited me

September 29, 2023
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Reply from Direction Law

Dear Susan,
Thank you very much for your review. We are very pleased to hear that we made the process easy for you. We wish you all the best.
Kind regards,
Direction Law

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Good price, okay service

They did the job at a decent price but the whole process wasn't very clear. I kept feeling like I had to push the whole thing along by asking what's next. I also couldn't get through by phone a lot of the time to my designated person(s).

September 29, 2023
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Reply from Direction Law

Dear James,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We will use your feedback constructively and aim to improve our service.
Kind regards,
Direction Law

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service and Value

I have been very pleased with the value and speed of service I received from Direction Law. The purchase of our new home was done in a pleasingly timely manner and they were easy to reach with any queries.

September 25, 2023
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Reply from Direction Law

Dear Rebecca,
Thank you very much for your review. We are happy to hear that we provided a high-value, speedy service.
Kind regards,
Direction Law

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Great, quick response and best hassle free service

September 26, 2023
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Reply from Direction Law

Dear Razy,
Thanks for your review. Great to hear we provided a quick, hassle-free service.
Kind regards,
Direction Law

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First Time buyer

Rebecca and her team were professional and quick to respond to any queries I had. They made the process of conveyancing simple which was really appreciated for a first-time buyer like myself who was a little overwhelmed by the process.

June 30, 2023
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Reply from Direction Law

Dear Jonathan,
Thank you very much for your review. We are pleased to hear that we provided a professional and quick service and I'm sure Rebecca and the team with be pleased with your comments.
Best regards,
Direction Law

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid at all costs

Avoid at all costs! I experienced unnecessary and costly delays due to the firm's negligence in saying that the are still waiting for documents when that's not the case. Hannah worked on my case -absolutely no customer care, no oversight from the solicitor and not giving a damn about their customers' circumstances. Save yourself time and money and use a decent conveyancer. That's my 2 cents.

September 21, 2023
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Reply from Direction Law

Dear Ioana,
Upon reviewing your file, I note the following:
Your draft contract papers were received on September 5th. At the time, Hannah advised you that we were in the process of raising and dealing with legal enquiries on the development for which you were purchasing with the Housing Association's Solicitors, as is standard procedure on new developments that we work on. Our legal enquiries were raised on September 8th. We received replies to our enquiries from the Housing Association's Solicitors on September 19th. Our legal enquiries were confirmed satisfied on September 25th. Hannah then prepared and sent you your Contract Report with our findings along with your documents for signing. Your contracts were exchanged on September 29th with a fixed completion date of October 10th. This is well within our stated 28 working day turnaround time from receipt of draft contract papers to the point of exchange of contracts. I also note that you had stated that you were working to a tight deadline, as you had to leave your current accommodation at the time by the 10th of October. Your purchase was completed on October 10th and you were able to move into your new property. We, therefore, do not feel your review is justified, nor do we accept any negligence or delays on our part. I can see that Hannah kept you regularly updated with emails and text message notifications, so we do not accept your comments as to her customer care.
Kind regards,
Direction Law

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Recently purchased shared ownership…

Recently purchased shared ownership with the help of Amina from direction law. She was prompt in replying to my emails and everything ran really smoothly, thank you for helping me purchase my first home! 😊

September 11, 2023
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Reply from Direction Law

Dear Miss Gray,
Thank you for leaving us a review. We are happy to hear that Amina provided you with a smooth process and was prompt in replying to your emails. We wish you all the best.
Kind regards,
Direction Law

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Better priced than others

Better priced than others. Excellent communication. Everything was smooth.

September 7, 2023
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Reply from Direction Law

Dear Ladislav,
Thank you for your review. Great to hear that provide a well-priced, smooth service with excellent communication.
Kind regards,
Direction Law

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All staff that we dealt with were…

All staff that we dealt with were polite, efficient and responded to any questions we had immediately

I would recommend them

September 7, 2023
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Reply from Direction Law

Dear Ignatius,
Thank you for your review and recommendation. We are pleased to hear that we provided a polite and efficient service.
Kind regards,
Direction Law

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mortgage

Made the process easy for myself as a first time homebuyer and in a timely fashion.

September 6, 2023
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Reply from Direction Law

Dear Jonathan,
Thanks for your review. We're pleased that we made the process easy for you. All the best.
Kind regards,
Direction Law

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliable

Reliable, quick response , experienced!! My solicitor Stephan was outstanding in my opinion!

Regards,

September 5, 2023
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Reply from Direction Law

Dear Dr. Bassam,
Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear that we provided you with a reliable service. I'm sure Stephen will be delighted with your comments. All the best.
Kind regards,
Direction Law

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid

You call, no answer.
You leave a message, nobody calls back.
You email, no answer.
You escalate for a response, no answer.
Avoid at all costs.
Caused so much upset and stress.

September 12, 2023
Unprompted review
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Reply from Direction Law

Dear Nathan,
Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that you have found your experience of us unsatisfactory. If you would like to get in touch to discuss your issues more formally, please visit https://directionlaw.co.uk/complaints-policy or contact us on client.services@directionlaw.co.uk.
Kind regards,
Direction Law

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank You to All Concerned

Very friendly and efficient, and kept me informed throughout all the processes. Buying a house is a very stressful time so getting the help and advice needed does make all the difference.
All at a very competitive price.
Would happily recommend.

August 30, 2023
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Reply from Direction Law

Dear Pamela,
Thank you very much for your review. We are very pleased to hear that we provided you with a friendly, efficient and informative service. We wish you all the best.
Kind regards,
Direction Law

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They were done a good job for us and…thanks

They were done a good job for us and they were handled the documents very carefully. Thank you so much for us to move in a nice dream home.

August 29, 2023
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Reply from Direction Law

Dear Song,
Thank you very much for your review. We are very pleased to hear that we provided you with a good service and handled your documents carefully. We wish you all the best. Enjoy your dream home!
Kind regards,
Direction Law

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Direction Law were superb!

Direction Law were superb, we were first time buyers and they explained each step along the way which really settled our nerves. They do most of the work behind the scenes and email to let you know what forms you need to get back. Communication from Afia and Amina was brilliant, and nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely recommend Direction Law if you’re thinking of buying a house!

August 29, 2023
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Reply from Direction Law

Dear Lauren,
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are very pleased to hear that we provided you with a superb service and that Afia and Amina kept you updated with excellent communication. We wish you all the best with your new home.
Kind regards,
Direction Law

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The process was meant to be exciting…

The process was meant to be exciting yet made very stressful by direction law. The communication or lack of is one of the biggest issues, with emails going unanswered for many weeks. I recall sending across my documentation an being told it was all fine only to receive an email from someone who wasn't my solicitor to say a couple of documents needed resending. The document which I resent was then lost even though it was signed by a member of the office. Another issue I have is when I was given my completion date and my solicitor did not respond to my emails for days leading up to it. The day of my completion I still hadn't heard anything by 12 noon so I contacted the reception office to find out what was going on. I was then contacted by another solicitor saying they were in the process of completing an blamed the delay on the other side. It was quite clear my solicitor had gone awol without informing anyone an leaving my case to be worked last minute. I received no apology only 3 worded emails with no professionalism whatsoever. AVOID THIS SOLICITORS.

August 30, 2023
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Reply from Direction Law

Dear Patrick,
Thank you for your review. We are committed to providing a high-quality legal service to all our clients and we’re sorry to hear that you have found your experience of us unsatisfactory. We will use your feedback constructively moving forward.
Kind regards,
Direction Law

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great for Shared Ownership Conveyancing

Very helpful when used for conveyancing for shared ownership house purchase. Competitively priced.
Made sure everything happened on time.

August 28, 2023
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Reply from Direction Law

Dear Neon,
We are pleased to hear that we were very helpful with your purchase.
Kind regards,
Direction Law

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a delay and a few issues with…

We had a delay and a few issues with the purchase, through no fault of Direction Law, but the person dealing with us was extremely helpful understanding and was there to support us throughout
Would certainly recommend

August 24, 2023
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Reply from Direction Law

Dear Customer,
Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear that we provided you with a helpful and supportive service.
Kind regards,
Direction Law

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Stressful, definitely not the right solicitors for first time buyers.

I have decided to give Direction Law a one-star rating. In the last few days, they managed to exchange and complete the transaction quickly. However, the overall experience leading up to this was extremely stressful and unsatisfactory. Therefore, I believe that one star is a fair rating. I don't typically leave reviews, but I wanted to share my honest opinion in the hope of helping other first-time buyers.

Direction Law were recommended to us. Initially, they took a deposit, but I didn't have any contact with a human being for about two weeks. As a first-time buyer unfamiliar with the process, I preferred speaking to someone over the phone instead of relying solely on emails, especially considering the substantial amount we were paying for their services. I believe a courtesy call to introduce themselves and explain the process, including which team member handles specific aspects (e.g., Katie for Compliance documents), should be standard practice.

My main concern centers around the lack of communication and the difficulty in reaching anyone at Direction Law. Ten days before our scheduled completion date, I was informed that I needed to provide additional bank statements to track gifted money. Katie Bridgeman was handling this matter and mentioned that failing to provide the documents would necessitate starting a new mortgage application. Being a first-time buyer, this news was incredibly stressful. I promptly provided the requested documents the next day but received no confirmation of their receipt. I called their office seven times that Thursday, but there was no response. It wasn't until the following Monday that a colleague informed me that they had received the documents and everything was in order. Subsequently, my case was transferred to Hannah Rofidal, who informed me that there were five outstanding documents that hadn't been signed on my online portal. This was the first I had heard of the online portal and had not received any login information. At this point, it was only four days before our proposed completion date. I printed, signed, and hand-delivered the documents to their office. After returning home, I emailed Hannah Rofidal for confirmation but received an automated response stating that she was on annual leave until September 5th. While that was understandable, it would have been considerate to inform me and assign someone else to my case. With only 72 hours left before the proposed completion date, I had to contact their office again to inquire about the new case handler. Another lady informed me that I needed to provide my birth certificate because not all my middle names were on my passport, even though they were. I sent my passport again, emphasizing the top part, and was told, 'Oh yes, that's fine, I will update the case.'

The only individual I found efficient and helpful was Oliver, who appears to handle finance and transactions and was the only one available on his direct line. So, please express my thank you.

Fortunately, we were able to exchange and complete as planned. However, this was an extremely stressful experience, and it felt like Direction Law did not understand the challenges faced by first-time buyers. Their communication and overall competence were severely lacking. I wish we had conducted more research before choosing a recommended provider.

August 16, 2023
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Reply from Direction Law

Dear Fleur,
Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear that you were not happy with your experience with us and that you encountered issues with communication. We are committed to providing a high-quality legal service to all our clients and we appreciate you telling us about it in order to help us to improve our standards. We understand that being a first-time buyer can be an overwhelming and stressful experience so we apologise that we were not able to help alleviate this.
Kind regards,
Direction Law

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