Recommend a solicitor

We used Abaco for our house buying and also still do as the fiscal representatives for our annual Spanish taxes. They are very good at communication and advice. Even if you don't use them the website has some very helpful information. 

http://www.abacoadvisers.com/2

Ps I would never use a solicitor who does not have a website showing all that they do. It's important for them to communicate by email and not to have to rely on phone calls when back in the UK. I tested out solicitors when we were choosing ours by emailing a few and asking for quotes and also some questions and it certainly gives an idea of their language skills and how quick they reply. 

+34609318455  carmen conojero owner of blau sicitors,young, powerful, clued up, cheap and goes that extra mile! She did our purchase last year...so easy..she did everything. Give her a call...mention steve and cheryl and she will definitely look after you.

Out of interest do any of the above mentioned solicitors have websites?

Depends on the solicitor. How long have they been in business. Do you know a solicitor yourself - if not its the same chance all round

I used a solicitor recommended by my estate agent when I sold my home.  They told me they sold my home for 150,000 euros.  I found out from the buyer they bought my home for 165, 000 !!   I did not get my money back from them.  I was too ill to fight for it at the time, but I did confront both the agent and the solicitor.  Never received a penny back from them!!!

Yes - Never a good idea to use any solicitor recommended by an estate agent..it's a conflict of interest. A solicitor should work independently for the buyer or seller and not be connected to the Estate Agent.

Unfortunately, this is common practice. Caveat vendor

Yes of course. Read your post as Estate Agent but didn't realise it was in the UK. My mistake ..sorry. 

No worries 

Most of us on these forums will probably be asking a lot of repetitive questions and the main biggie seems to be house purchase Etc. and we have had a lot of help from that company and will always recommend them to anyone.