I am purchasing a property without a mortgage in Sneyd Green. I have lived for the previous 15 years in Sneyd Green. Conveyancing searches are exorbitant. Given that I know the road and vicinity very well should I not bother getting the solicitor to do all the conveyancing searches?

In the absence of a home loan, then all but one or two of the Sneyd Green conveyancing searches are non-obligatory. Your lawyer will try and sway you, no-doubt strongly, that you should have searches carried out, but she has a professional duty to do this. Do take into account; if you are intend to sell the house one day, it will be of relevance to your prospective buyer what the searches reveal. Sometimes properties with day to day issues can still show up adverse search results. A competent conveyancing solicitor in Sneyd Green should be able to give you some helpful guidance in this regard.

As someone with no idea as to conveyancing in Sneyd Green what’s your top tip you can impart for the legal transfer of property in Sneyd Green

Not many law firms or advisers will tell you this but conveyancing in Sneyd Green and elsewhere in England and Wales is often a confrontational experience. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there is lots of room for conflict between you and others involved in the legal transfer of property. E.g., the vendor, estate agent and sometimes a bank. Appointing a solicitor for your conveyancing in Sneyd Green is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the SOLE person in the legal process whose responsibility is to protect your legal interests and to protect you.

Sometimes a potential adversary may try and convince you that you should follow their advice. For instance, the estate agent may claim to be helping by suggesting your conveyancer is slow. Or your financial adviser may advise you to do something that is contrary to your lawyers advice. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties when it comes to the legal transfer of property.

We are expecting a mortgage offer soon. The bank mentioned the mortgage came with free conveyancing. Does this mean I have to instruct their panel lawyer as I would much rather instruct a high street conveyancing solicitor in Sneyd Green?

You should check but the chances are that give you one of their panel conveyancers if you take up the "fee-free" incentive. Speak to the bank and determine if they allow a cash alternative. In the past a few mortgage companies offered a £250 cashback as a further option in which case that money can go towards the cost for your conveyancing solicitor near Sneyd Green.

My father has recommend that I appoint his conveyancing solicitors in Sneyd Green. Should I find my own property lawyer?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Sneyd Green conveyancing lawyer it’s preferable to find a conveyancing solicitor is to seek recommendations from friends or relatives who have actually previously instructed the conveyancer you're are thinking of instructing.

We are thinking of appointing an online conveyancer rather than a Sneyd Green conveyancing practice. Should I ‘stay local’?

Advantages do exist in being able to visit a local Sneyd Green conveyancing solicitor such as

• signing documents and and when necessary
• often being able to speak to someone face-to-face can make a significant difference, particularly for non-standard house moves
• the ability to complain if things go pear-shaped

When comparing fees, look out for hidden extras. The majority decent Sneyd Green high street solicitors give an all-inclusive figure. Often online agents appear to offer discounted prices, yet have hidden 'extras' in the in the terms and conditions.