My fiancee and I are acquiring our first property. Our has messagedto ask if we would like to order extra conveyancing searches. We are really unsure what's recommended for conveyancing in South London

The extent of South London conveyancing searches should be dictated entirely on the property, the location, the likelihood of any of these risks, your familiarity of the locality and risks, your overall appetite to risk. What is important is that you adequately comprehend what information the searches could supply. You may then make a decision if you personally think you need that information. Where you are unsure, ask the to explain.

Is it necessary to pay for insurance to address the risk of chancel repairs when purchasing a house in South London?

Unless a previous acquisition of the premises took place after 12 October 2013 you can take it that lawyers delivering conveyancing in South London to remain encouraging a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

Do I need to be wary that estate agents that I am dealing with are suggesting an online conveyancing firm rather than a High Street South London conveyancing firm?

As is the case with many service providers, often suggestions from connections can be very helpful. But there are many players in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, mortgage brokers and mortgage companies might all recommend lawyers to choose. On occasion these solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but sometimes there may be a financial incentive behind the recommendation. You have the discretion to appoint your preferred lawyer. Don't forget that most lenders have an approved list of lawyers you are obliged to use for the mortgage related work in your home move.

I am looking for a conveyancing practitioner in South London for my house move. Is there any facility to check a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?

You may see published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor call for training reasons.

South London Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Queries before Purchasing

This question is useful as a) areas could cause problems in the block as the communal areas may start to deteriorate if repairs remain unpaid b) if the tenants have a dispute with the running of the building you will wish to have complete disclosure Is the freehold owned jointly by the leaseholders? How many years remain on the lease?