Mir Solicitors LLP has become the first in Bradford to secure membership to the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme.

The CQS requires practices to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self reporting, random audits and annual reviews in order to maintain CQS status. It is open only to members of the Law Society and has the full support of the Council of Mortgage Lenders, the Building Societies Association, the Legal Ombudsman and the Association of British Insurers.

Law Society President, Linda Lee, said that the Law Society introduced the CQS to recognise quality standards in the home buying process:

“The CQS improves efficiency with common, consistent standards and service levels and enables consumers to recognise practices that provide a quality residential conveyancing service.

"Buying a home is one of the largest purchases anyone will make in their lifetime, so it is essential that it is done to the highest standard by a solicitor. There are many different conveyancing service providers out there, making it difficult for home buyers to identify those which can ensure a safe and efficient level of service.”

Idris Mir, Senior Partner at Mir Solicitors LLP (and President of the Bradford Law Society), comments:

“We are delighted to be the first firm in Bradford to secure the CQS accreditation, which I believe will be the benchmark for best practice in the property market for years to come. It underlines our commitment to providing an efficient and secure service with our client’s best interests at the heart of everything we do.

"The award adds to the excellence standards we have already achieved through our LEXCEL and Investors in People accreditations"