In the event thatI were to acquire a straightforward homein Burslem mortgage fee and dispense with a survey and no conveyancing searches how much could I expect to have to pay for conveyancing in Burslem?

Any savings you would gain would be limited to the Burslem conveyancing searches. A property lawyer is obliged to do the vast majority of work - money laundering, communicating with the vendors conveyancing practitioner, stamp duty submission, register the property etc. You might save a bit for them not having to register a charge however it will not be meaningful.

How does conveyancing in Burslem differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Burslem approach us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is constructed. This is because builders in Burslem typically acquire the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Burslem or who has acted in the same development.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Burslem prior to instructing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor advised that some banks will not grant a loan on such a house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different requirements for example to Nationwide. If you contact us we can investigate further with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Burslem. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Burslem to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

How simple is it to switch firm as I need to select a firm on the The Mortgage Works conveyancing list. I hired a local conveyancing solicitor in Burslem five minutes from me but he is not approved by The Mortgage Works

It would be our pleasure to assist you find a conveyancing solicitor in Burslem on the The Mortgage Works panel. Please note that the solicitors that we on the directory do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are fully regulated by the SRA who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Burslem. In making use of search facility on this site, you can scrutinise costs for conveyancing solicitors in Burslem and throughout England and Wales.

We are considering using an online lawyer as opposed to a Burslem conveyancing practice. Am I making a mistake?

Advantages do exist in having the opportunity to visit a local Burslem conveyancing solicitor for example

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

When comparing quotes, look out for hidden extras. Most decent Burslem high street solicitors give an all-inclusive figure. Often online agents seem to offer low cost fees, yet have burried 'extras' in the in the terms and conditions.