We were about to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Blackheath found on your site but stumbled across alternative costs illustrations on the internet look less expensive – how come?

There are plenty of conveyancing organisations promoting supposedly £99 conveyancing, yet more often than not extracosts result in the completion bill totally different to the one you expected. According to the Legal Ombudsman charges listed in terms and conditions should be equitable invoiced The conveyancers that we list for conveyancing in Blackheath genuinely set out all costs for a residential conveyancing transaction.

Do the conveyancing lawyers that you recommend conduct right to buy conveyancing in Blackheath?

We have identified a number of conveyancing firms who can handle right to buy conveyancing matters You should contact the conveyancers listed with a view to obtain a costs calculation.

What does a local search tell me regarding the property my wife and I buying in Blackheath?

Blackheath conveyancing often starts with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company for instance Onsearch The local search plays a central part in many a Blackheath conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any nasty surprises after you move into your new home. The search should supply data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject sections.

I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in Blackheath for my home move. Can I review a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

One can find published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For records Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could monitor telephone calls for training requirements.

I am short of a 10% deposit on my house purchase in Blackheath , but I am anxious exchange. What can I do?

You can agree a smaller deposit. Most property owners will agree to a lesser deposit or even no deposit for a first time buyer or 100% mortgage. Be aware though that if you fail to complete you will still need to hand over a minimum of 10% of the purchase price regardless of how much deposit was agreed.

You can also agree a simultaneous exchange and completion as no deposit is required for this however neither party will be tied in until completion actually takes place and it can be risky if sellers change their mind at the last minute