My partner’s mother is a solicitor. I expect that I will receive mate’s rates for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of figure would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Cockermouth?

You should compare pricing. Do use our search tool on this site. Whilst estimates may be different but service levels do differ between conveyancers as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.

Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a online directory to to identify law firms on the Earl Shilton BS conveyancing panel for example in Cockermouth?

We would not expect to be advised of any intention on the part of the BSA to promote such a register.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Cockermouth is where the house is located. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Cockermouth are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Cockermouth you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Cockermouth may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

As co-executor for the will of my uncle I am selling a residence in Swansea but reside in Cockermouth. My lawyer (based 200 miles from merequires that I sign a stat dec ahead of completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing practitioner in Cockermouth to attest this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you are unlikely to need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Cockermouth based

I am considering instructing a web based solicitor as opposed to a Cockermouth conveyancing firm. Any advice?

Various benefits exist in being able to pop in to a local Cockermouth conveyancing solicitor for example

• signing documents same day
• sometimes being able to see someone face-to-face can make a significant difference, particularly for more complex conveyancing
• the ability to complain if things are not going as expected

When checking fees, look out for hidden extras. Most decent Cockermouth high street solicitors give an all-inclusive price. Many online companies seem to offer cheap fees, but have burried 'extras' in the in the terms and conditions.