AssumingI were to acquire a freehold homein Hampshire for cash and have no survey and no conveyancing searches how much would I expect to to save on my conveyancing in Hampshire?

Any savings you would gain will be limited to the Hampshire conveyancing searches. Your solicitor is required to do the vast majority of work - money laundering, communicating with the vendors conveyancing practitioner, SDLT submission, register the property etc. A marginal saving might be made by not having to register a charge however it won't be a lot.

We see that you have a search directory identifying law firms on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I retain them for our conveyancing in Hampshire?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Hampshire.

I am purchasing a house and the solicitor has identified Chancel Repair for which the property could be liable given it’s proximity to the area of such a church. She has mentioned insurance. Is this strictly warranted for conveyancing in Hampshire

Unless a previous purchase of the property took place post 12 October 2013 you could expect conveyancing practitioners carrying out conveyancing in Hampshire to continue to advocate a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

How does conveyancing in Hampshire differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Hampshire approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is completed. This is because new home sellers in Hampshire usually acquire the site, 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Hampshire or who has acted in the same development.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for remortgage conveyancing in Hampshire. I've land on a web site which appears to be the perfect answer If there is a chance to get all formalities done via email that would be preferable. Should I be wary? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?