NEWS
Searches made simple
Stockton-based OCALS , headed
by director Jeremy O ’ Connor , is a fast , reliable and accurate legal services company that specialises in undertaking searches for law firms and conveyancers , taking the stress out of what can be a time-consuming and frustrating process .
With the housing market experiencing a post-lockdown mini-boom , many conveyancers face a backlog of pre-Covid files , which is why choosing a firm such as OCALS to simplify the process makes great sense .
Buying or selling a house is considered to be one of the most stressful times in someone ’ s life , a fact that Jeremy understands all too well .
“ Delays can lead to stress for clients who want to proceed with more haste ,” he says .
“ Traditionally , a solicitor does searches quite late and these searches often raise queries which throw deadlines out ,” he explains .
“ Good conveyancing is all about good
Knowledge - OCALS boss Jeremy O ’ Connor .
client-solicitor relationships . If we can make the search side as stress-free as possible , the conveyancer can concentrate on making sure the client is happy .”
OCALS can provide local authority , regulated council and local council searches and drainage , water , environmental and mining reports , as well as money laundering and compliance issues and completion services , taking the burden off the shoulders of the legal team .
As a bonus , they also offer to refresh searches free of charge if these exceed their three-month lifespan .
“ Since we opened in in 2008 , OCALS has undertaken searches for many conveyancers and now we ’ re keen to help more local firms ,” continues Jeremy .
“ As we look towards a future beyond Covid , it ’ s all about keeping it local and supporting local business .
“ The beauty of OCALS is that we are a local team with a great knowledge of the area ,” continues Jeremy .
“ Some firms similar to ours use a call centre . That ’ s not the case with OCALS . When a conveyancer calls , he or she will speak to the person who is dealing with their case . We pride ourselves on a personal service .”
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