PCS LEGAL Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Evaluating 813 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the helpful and professional staff for keeping them exceptionally well-informed throughout the process and providing prompt responses to all inquiries. Many consumers note that the dedicated team makes potentially stressful property transactions significantly smoother, simpler, and much easier to navigate from start to finish. Some reviewers were not happy with communication issues, noting that emails frequently went unanswered and updates were exceptionally difficult to obtain when needed. A few customers also mentioned experiencing significant, frustrating delays and a disappointing lack of professional support and proactive guidance during their property transactions.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

First time buyers in the UK. PCS legal were assigned to us as we were unsure of a solicitor to use. I found Adam to be friendly, efficient and responsive to my requests. At times it was hard to get ho... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The service provided from PCS legal was in comparison to other solicitors I have used very good. Communication was fairly prompt and concerns addressed within a good time frame. My only issue was the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It has been 9 months since we moved in our first home following using cs legal The sale went through very quickly due to exceptionally quick/ professional/ proactive approach from particular Amy a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff of PCS are efficient, friendly, understanding helping two old people with patience and kindness. We had previously been trying to buy another property 6 months down the line the seller put... See more

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Company details

  1. Real Estate Attorney
  2. Conveyancer
  3. Estate Planning Attorney
  4. Lawyer

About PCS LEGAL

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Here at PCS Legal we are committed to ensuring all clients receive the highest possible standard of advice and service.

Buying and selling property is one of the biggest and most stressful things you can do and we therefore aim to take the stress and inconvenience away from you, making your property our priority.

Our staff are dedicated and highly trained in dealing with all aspects of your proposed transaction whatever the circumstances may be. Our welcoming, cooperative and fully qualified staff are always on hand to answer any questions you may have regarding your transaction.

We provide a fast and efficient service with a free, no obligation quotation at your request.

We have offices based in Basildon, Ongar, Wickford, Rayleigh, London and Harlow. Get An Estimate Contact Us Make A Will

A Year To Celebrate!

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In 2024, PCS Legal has been proud to receive 8 incredible awards, including 3 prestigious ESTAS and the Mental Health & Wellbeing Award at the Modern Law Awards! These achievements reflect the dedication and hard work of our staff and the trust and satisfaction of our clients.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I used PCS Legal for the purchase of my…

I used PCS Legal for the purchase of my home, and overall the conveyancing process was smooth and well managed. The team were helpful, communication was good throughout, and they made what can often be a stressful process feel straightforward. Based on my own experience, I was happy with the service, which is why I felt confident referring my brother when he bought his property.

Unfortunately, my experience after completion left me disappointed. PCS Legal advertised a £100 Amazon voucher as part of their refer-a-friend scheme, and when I contacted them to let them know my brother was using their services, I was told in writing that a note had been added to his file and that the voucher would be issued once he completed.

After my brother completed, PCS Legal changed their position and refused to honour the referral, stating that his instruction had originally come through a mortgage broker. While I understand companies have terms and conditions, the issue is that we raised this at the time and were specifically reassured that everything had been noted and the voucher would still be honoured. It was only over a year later, after completion, that this was reversed.

I responded to express my disappointment, pointing out that we had relied on the written confirmation we received, but I never received a reply to my final email. That lack of response was particularly disappointing and left the matter unresolved.

It's a shame because the legal service itself was good, but the way this referral was handled has left a sour taste. If a company confirms something in writing, customers should be able to rely on that, and I hope PCS Legal reviews how it manages its referral scheme and follows through on commitments made to clients.

June 25, 2026
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Reply from PCS LEGAL

Thank you for the review.

We checked your brothers matter and asked him where he was referred to us from as we do with all clients at the onset. It was he who informed us it was his mortgage broker that referred us.

Whilst we appreciate this must be frustrating its your brother that’s our client and we can therefore only rely on what he tells us

Kind regards,
PCS Legal

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding PSC LEGAL

I was introduced to PCS LEGAL after looking online for solicitors to help my mortgage process.
One word which I rarely use would be outstanding! From the very start to finish, the customer service was excellent, communication excellent. Nothing was ever too much trouble at all. No hidden fees, the price is what you pay, which is extremely affordable for a house purchase.
My sincere thanks go to Eleanor and her Emerald Team, you have all been outstanding!

July 10, 2026
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Reply from PCS LEGAL

Dear Ted.

We really appreciate you taking the time to leave your feedback on your recent transaction.

It is great to hear that Eleanor and her team provided such an excellent level of service.

We will make sure they read your review.

Kind regards
PCS Legal

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor communication and service

Poor communication, need sto push hard and, go round circle types of communications, serious delayed instead of -6 weeks, end up near 6 months after the auctioner, the purchaser and myself seriously chasing as the purchaser, myself and the auctioner anciety, end up the purchaser solicitor charge the late fees on me, PCS also overcharged me as the auctioner had confirmed sold as one plot as the PCS innitially agree fees for the transaction but later changed three times instead of agreed fees beside their delayed and non committed action during the whole process, no service at all and costs lost money,

July 10, 2025
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Reply from PCS LEGAL

Dear Rachel,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Following your review, we contacted you through Trustpilot to request further information so that we could identify your matter and investigate the concerns you have raised.

Unfortunately, we have not received a response and, as a result, have been unable to locate you as a client of the practice. We would welcome the opportunity to investigate your concerns if you are able to provide us with sufficient information to identify your matter.

Kind regards,
PCS Legal

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from PCS LEGAL

Dear Karen.

Thank you for your 5-star review.

We are thrilled to hear the team provided you with an excellent level of service during your transaction.

We will make sure they take the time to read your feedback.

Kind regards
PCS Legal

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

making moving easy

We were recommended Stuart and PCS by a friend and, having now completed on our first house have no regrets in choosing them. Special shout out to Maria who is an absolute legend. Thanks all!

June 25, 2026
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Reply from PCS LEGAL

Dear Ben.

Thank you for your 5-star review.

We are thrilled to hear Stuart, Maria and the team provided you with an excellent level of service during your transaction.

We will make sure they take the time to read your feedback.

Kind regards
PCS Legal

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I have used PCS Legal before

I have used PCS Legal before and was confident in choosing them again for the purchase of a flat where the mortgagee was in possession. I am always frustrated at the amount of time it takes to buy property in England, and this transaction was no different - it took nearly 9 months in the end. I felt the transaction lost momentum a bit when the going got tough and there were some delays to completing certificates etc which could have been avoided with a little thought and attention.
Overall, my previous experience was better, but this experience wouldn't put me off using PCS Legal again.

July 8, 2026
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Reply from PCS LEGAL

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review and for choosing PCS Legal again to assist with your property purchase.

We appreciate your continued confidence in our services and are pleased to hear that, despite the challenges encountered during the transaction, your experience would not prevent you from using PCS Legal again in the future.

We also appreciate your comments regarding the progression of your matter. Property transactions can involve a range of factors, which may affect progression and timescales. We will also take on board your feedback regarding communication and the completion of documentation as part of our ongoing review of service standards.

Thank you again for your valued feedback, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future.

Kind regards,
PCS Legal

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Mulberry Team

The Mulberry Team dealt with the sale of our flat and the purchase of our cottage. They were helpful from start to finish and my enquiries were always dealt with promptly. The staff were all very pleasant and they made the whole process very stress free. If I were to be really picky the only thing I would say they could improve on would be to keep the portal up to date. Other than that they were a lovely team to work with.

May 21, 2026
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Reply from PCS LEGAL

Dear Amanda.

Thank you for your 5-star review.

We are thrilled to hear the Mulberry team provided you with an excellent level of service during your transaction.

We will make sure they take the time to read your feedback.

Kind regards
PCS Legal

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5* Service - 100% Recommend!

We had a great experience with our remortgage from start to finish. The whole process was handled professionally, with excellent communication throughout, and everything was explained clearly. The whole transaction felt straightforward and stress-free.

We really appreciated how efficient the team were and we’d happily recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable solicitor and will certainly be using them again for any future transactions! Thanks to Team Alpha for their amazing service.

June 30, 2026
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Reply from PCS LEGAL

Dear Amy.

Thank you for your 5-star review.

We are thrilled to hear the Alpha team provided you with an excellent level of service during your transaction.

We will make sure they take the time to read your feedback.

Kind regards
PCS Legal

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Re-Mortgage

We had a fantastic experience with PCS Legal, especially Team Alpha, who were incredibly helpful throughout the entire mortgage process. They kept us informed every step of the way, answered all our questions promptly, and made what could have been a stressful experience feel straightforward and well managed.

Their professionalism, efficiency, and friendly approach really stood out, and we always felt like we were in safe hands. We couldn’t recommend PCS Legal and Team Alpha highly enough.

July 1, 2026
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Reply from PCS LEGAL

Dear Charlie.

Thank you for your 5-star review.

We are thrilled to hear the Alpha team provided you with an excellent level of service during your transaction.

We will make sure they take the time to read your feedback.

Kind regards
PCS Legal

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Overall Great Experience

We have had a great experience with the Aqua Team at PCS Legal. They acted for us in respect of our sale and purchase and we couldn't have asked for more. Communication was good, having property and conveyancing experience myself certainly helped to keep things moving along. Thank you to all.

July 2, 2026
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Reply from PCS LEGAL

Dear Gaynor.

Thank you for your 5-star review.

We are thrilled to hear that the Aqua Team provided you with an excellent level of service during your transaction.

We will make sure they take the time to read your feedback.

Kind regards
PCS Legal

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We recently sold our house and had an…

We recently sold our house and had an excellent experience with the whole team. Lauren, Zahra, and Veronica were outstanding throughout the entire process. They were professional, responsive, and always kept us informed at every stage.
Selling a property can be stressful, but their communication, attention to detail, and dedication made everything run as smoothly as possible. They were always available to answer questions and went above and beyond to ensure the sale progressed efficiently.
A special thank you to Lauren, Zahra, and Veronica for their hard work, support, and friendly approach. Their expertise and commitment gave us confidence from start to finish. We would highly recommend their services to anyone looking to sell their home.

June 19, 2026
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Reply from PCS LEGAL

Dear George.

Thank you for your 5-star review.

We are thrilled to hear Lauren and her team provided you with an excellent level of service during your transaction.

We will make sure they take the time to read your feedback.

Kind regards
PCS Legal

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Myself and my brother used PCS Legal…

Myself and my brother used PCS Legal for over a year. Liam Ridyard oversaw the sale of my brothers lease hold flat with a complicated divorce settlement attached to it. And then the sale of my own lease hold flat. I honestly couldn’t rate Liam high enough. He was competitively priced, and extremely quick to respond. He was calm and put me at easy dealing with a difficult process. Even the estate agent commented on how great he was. I will most definitely be using him again!

June 11, 2026
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Reply from PCS LEGAL

Dear Leila.

Thank you for your 5-star review.

We are thrilled to hear Liam provided you with an excellent level of service during your transaction.

We will make sure he takes the time to read your feedback.

Kind regards
PCS Legal

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

⭐ 1 Star - AVOID PCS LEGAL!! 🚫🚫🚫🚫🚫

⭐ 1 Star - AVOID PCS LEGAL!! 🚫🚫🚫🚫🚫

Came to PCS Legal (London Practice) on an estate agent referral. My account was handled by Craig Stevenson, Luke Barton and Yasmin Fugurally.

The experience was genuinely poor.
Rather than translating my reply into properly framed legal correspondence designed to protect my position, this team was copying and pasting my own words directly back to the opposing solicitor!!

❌ No legal rephrasing. No protective language. No advocacy.
Simply a relay service 😤
This isn't speculation as Yasmin admitted it on the phone not once, but twice! 📞😶

Then came confirmation I didn't need but got anyway...
The opposing solicitor and estate agent forwarded what PCS Legal had sent them. Exact wording. Word for word. An identical copy of what I had written myself 🤦🤦🤦

And the part that really says it all I had already explicitly told them not to copy and paste. They did it regardless... 🙄

When I tried to raise a formal complaint and asked to escalate to Senior Partners Stuart Forsdike and Kate Forsdike, I was told my complaint had to be directed to Craig Stevenson... 🤔😤
The same Craig Stevenson my complaint is about.

I made it clear that this was wholly inappropriate as you cannot direct a client to raise their complaint with one of the people named in it. The firm's response was that it isn't their policy to allow complaints to progress beyond your case handler. 🤯
That tells you everything you need to know about how seriously they take client concerns.

A conveyancer's job is to act in your interest. To use their expertise to frame your position, not to bounce your own words across the table untouched. What PCS Legal delivered was closer to a basic email forwarding service and a poor one given they ignored a direct instruction 😡

I will be taking this to the Legal Ombudsman and the Council for Licensed Conveyancers 📋⚖️

Had I known this was how they operated both in handling transactions and in handling complaints, I would have gone elsewhere without hesitation. I strongly suggest you do the same 👇

⚠️ Not recommended.
🚫 Do not instruct.
👎 Save yourself the frustration and find a firm that will actually act for you and protect your position.

March 2, 2026
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Reply from PCS LEGAL

Dear GTX,

We note your comments regarding the handling of your transaction, communication, and the complaints process.

While we are unable to comment on the specific details of your matter in a public forum, we do not agree with a number of the assertions made in your review. Client confidentiality prevents us from responding to the specific circumstances publicly.

As the seller of a property it is your answers that are provided to a buyer’s lawyer. This is a legal requirement so that a buyer can rely on something called representation. The questions about your property can only be answered by you as the owner so naturally these are passed on.

You are entitled to make a complaint. The process to do that is outlined in the T&C’s you have signed. Any complaints received are not dealt with by any conveyancing team but by our Client Care department to ensure impartiality.

All feedback is considered as part of our ongoing review of service standards and processes.

Kind regards,
PCS Legal

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An excellent experience from start to finish

My brothers and I recently used PCS when selling our parents' house, and our experience was excellent from start to finish. Liam Ridyard, our conveyancer, kept us informed throughout the process and was incredibly responsive whenever we had any queries (of which we had many!). We honestly can't recommend Liam and the team highly enough. Thank you!

June 30, 2026
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Reply from PCS LEGAL

Dear Lindsay.

Thank you for your 5-star review.

We are thrilled to hear Liam provided you with an excellent level of service during your transaction.

We will make sure he takes the time to read your feedback.

Kind regards
PCS Legal

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mom and Dad's house sale

We used PCS for the sale of my late father and mother's home.. We had an excellent experience with the knowledge and professionalism of team from start to finish and a special mention for Liam Ridyard for making the whole process straightforward and stress free.

Thankyou
Stewart

July 4, 2026
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Reply from PCS LEGAL

Dear Stewart.

Thank you for your 5-star review.

We are thrilled to hear Liam provided you with an excellent level of service during your transaction.

We will make sure he takes the time to read your feedback.

Kind regards
PCS Legal

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have recently completed on a house…

I have recently completed on a house with PCS and it was an incredibly smooth process from start to finish being wrapped up in 12 weeks from offer being accepted. Communication was excellent throughout, even if an update could not be provided due to third party feedback and everything was dealt with in a timely manner. Would highly recommend PCS & Tom Marler my conveyancer throughout the process.

July 3, 2026
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Reply from PCS LEGAL

Dear Ben.

Thank you for your 5-star review.

We are thrilled to hear Tom and the team provided you with an excellent level of service during your transaction.

We will make sure they take the time to read your feedback.

Kind regards
PCS Legal

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We used PCS legal for the sale and…

We used PCS legal for the sale and purchase when we moved house. They were competitively priced and the service was excellent from the point of instruction. We had Amy Steff as our Conveyancer and she was so helpful and quick to provide updates and respond to us whenever we needed anything. It really helped to take some of the stress out of the moving process. We would definitely recommend PCS Legal.

June 30, 2026
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Reply from PCS LEGAL

Dear Hayley.

Thank you for your 5-star review.

We are thrilled to hear Amy and the team provided you with an excellent level of service during your transaction.

We will make sure they take the time to read your feedback.

Kind regards
PCS Legal

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Opal team at PCS Legal

The Opal team at PCS Legal were so helpful and efficient. They assisted with the sale and purchase of our properties and answered our queries in a timely manner. Sonia Fransener was amazing from start to finish, reassuring me and keeping me calm when I really needed it.

June 30, 2026
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Reply from PCS LEGAL

Dear Michelle,

Thank you for your 5-star review.

We are thrilled to hear Sonia Fransener, provided you with an excellent level of service during your transaction.

We will make sure she takes the time to read your feedback.

Kind regards
PCS Legal

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service on difficult sale

I cannot recommend Ruzin and the team highly enough for helping me to get an extremely awkward property transaction over the line. Really appreciated the attention to detail and swift responses at every stage.

July 2, 2026
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Reply from PCS LEGAL

Dear Hannah,

Thank you for your 5-star review.

We are thrilled to hear Ruzin and the team provided you with an excellent level of service during your transaction.

We will make sure they take the time to read your feedback.

Kind regards
PCS Legal

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a really positive experience…

We had a really positive experience using PCS legal as our solicitors for buying our first flat. Our case handler Caroline was great and when it turned out that the seller had a short deadline to complete, Caroline helped us get everything sorted quickly and we managed to complete on time!:) anytime I spoke to anyone else on the team (either calling reception or the other people helping with our case thwy we’re always very helpful and nice too!

June 30, 2026
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Reply from PCS LEGAL

Dear Cerys.

Thank you for your 5-star review.

We are thrilled to hear Caroline and her team provided you with an excellent level of service during your transaction.

We will make sure they take the time to read your feedback.

Kind regards
PCS Legal

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