One of the first searches that should be conducted before choosing a conveyancing solicitor is to search with the local authority. Most large towns and cities will have local authority and you can choose to request one to carry out your searches for you online.

Searching with the local authority should be completed to check their lists of solicitors who are registered and who operate in your area. You should request a list of all those who they advise conducting your conveyancing searches. Not all solicitors will be listed, so it is worth going through the legal notices carefully to identify those who are authorized to do this.

When you decide on a conveyancing solicitor, you should meet them in person. You need to find out how long they have been working as a conveyancer and if they are regulated by the SSCO.

It is important to know how experienced they are as a conveyancer as conveyancing can be a complex area of law. Find out how many cases they have handled as this information will help you assess them against others. It can also help you decide which conveyancing solicitors you want on your team.

You may want to ask for references from people who have used the conveyancing solicitor you are thinking of using. These people will be able to give you the names of good conveyancing solicitors who they dealt with in the past. You should also be able to contact them using the internet so that you can ask any questions you have.

Many conveyancing solicitors offer online profiles where people can read about their experiences. If you do not have anyone you can contact then it can be difficult to judge how they will be able to help you when buying or selling a property.

It can be confusing when buying or selling a property to choose the right conveyancing solicitor. One way to make it easier is to make sure that you find out if they are properly licensed to carry out this type of work in their locality.

Conveyancing solicitors can be unlicensed but this will not help them if they do not get themselves registered with the SSCO (statutory statements of condition). This will make them not be able to use some of the services that are available to customers.

The mortgage company and the lender will be able to tell you what costs there will be when buying or selling a property and they will also tell you what stamp duty is. When you are buying a property you should also bear in mind that stamp duty is payable at the end of the life of the loan.

Most home buyers and sellers are unaware of this fact and as a result, they pay more than necessary. As a seller, you should always inquire as to whether you will have to pay anything extra. A conveyancing solicitor will be able to advise you on whether you are liable to pay anything extra or whether the mortgage provider will be able to provide a discount on the cost of the stamp duty.