I am in the market for a low cost property lawyer. Do I opt for a web based conveyancer rather than a local Camberwell conveyancing solicitor?

Camberwell is a special area, where local experience is a big bonus. The relaxed pace of life has it’s attractions – but not when it comes to your home move. The conveyancers that we work with display wide Camberwell insight with a professional, can doapproach that helps the conveyancing to progress actively engaging with all parties to reduce communication delays. It is a definite plus that they benefit from well established relationships with mortgage brokers, estate agents, valuers and other Camberwell conveyancing practitioners

What will a local search tell me concerning the property we're purchasing in Camberwell?

Camberwell conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for instance Searches UK The local search is essential in every Camberwell conveyancing purchase; as long as you don’t want any nasty surprises after you move into your property. The search should reveal information 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 thirteen subject areas.

I have been advised by numerous selling agents in Camberwell to select a property lawyer using your seach tool. Is there a financial inducement for Estate Agents to recommend your services over another?

We don’t offer any commission for directing people to this site. We found it would be just too difficult a fee as members of the public would think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not receiving any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

My father-in-law has recommend that I use his lawyers for conveyancing in Camberwell. Should I use them?

No doubt it’s preferable to select a conveyancing lawyer is to have feedback from friends or relatives who have previously instructed the firm that you are contemplating using.

What can I do to determine who owns a property in Camberwell?

On the basis that the premises is registered with HM Land Registry, and you have sufficient details of the location of the premises, you will be able to see results from the HM Land Registry of the recorded proprietor for a a minimal charge.