When does exchange of contracts take place for residential conveyancing in Saltney and am I required to attend the conveyancers office?

If you are near to our conveyancing solicitors in Saltney you are welcome to come in to sign documents. That being said, the law practices we work with offer a countrywide conveyancing service and give as equally detailed and professional a job for you when dealing with you digitally. The signing of the contract is not the point of no return. Signing on the dotted line simply enables the firm to exchange contracts at the suitable time, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The exchange process is is usually a five minute process, although where an extended "chain" is in play, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Saltney)to be in the office at the appropriate time.

When scouring consumer advice sites for a high-quality lawyer in Saltney, most post that I must instruct a CQS assured lawyer. What is CQS?

The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised kitemark for legal experts in home ownership transfers, trusted by some of the UK's biggest banks. Four years ago the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Association of British Insurers (ABI). The scheme does not cover licenced conveyancers. Saltney is one of the many areas in England and Wales where there are Accredited solicitors.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Saltney before retaining conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the property. The surveyor advised that some banks will refuse to issue a mortgage on such a premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can check with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Saltney. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I have been sourcing a conveyancing lawyer in Saltney for my home move. Is it possible to check a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

Anyone can read published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For details Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes recorded telephone calls for training requirements.

I am considering instructing a web based lawyer rather than a Saltney conveyancing practice. Am I making a mistake?

Advantages do exist in having the option visit a local Saltney conveyancing solicitor for example

• signing papers on short notice
• having one on one explanations of things that need explaining
• the ability to raise concerns if things go pear-shaped

When checking estimates, look carefully for hidden extras. The majority decent Saltney high street solicitors give an all-inclusive figure. Often online companies appear to offer discounted fees, yet have burried 'extras' in the small print.