IfI was to purchase a freehold propertyin Coleford for cash and dispense with a survey and no local authority searches how much would I expect to to save on my conveyancing in Coleford?

Any savings you would gain will be isolated to the disbursement for searches. A solicitor is obliged to do the vast majority of work - money laundering, communicating with the sellers solicitor, stamp duty return, register the property etc. You might save a bit for them not needing to register a mortgage however it won't be a lot.

Should conveyancers ask for an advanced payment when it comes to conveyancing in Coleford?

If you are buying a property in Coleford your lawyer will ask you to provide them with monies to cover the search fees. Normally this is requested to cover the fees of the conveyancing searches. When the deposit is as part of the sale price then this will be required immediately prior to exchange of contracts. Any further balance that is due should be sent to your lawyer shortly before completion.

I am purchasing a property in Coleford. One unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Clydesdale be concerned?

Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with Clydesdale your lawyer must check the conveyancing instructions set out in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Clydesdale. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook includes minimum specifications for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancers are required to report to Clydesdale where a lease does not comply with these requirements. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties countrywide and is not restricted to Coleford.

I am expecting a DIP from Co-operative this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Co-operative recommend any Coleford solicitors on the Co-operative conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?

You will need to appoint Coleford solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Co-operative conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Co-operative through the process.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Coleford off the council. I have a mortgage offer with Nottingham. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Nottingham, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Nottingham conveyancing panel.

Is it possible to swap conveyancer as I need to appoint one who is on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society conveyancing list. I was using a high street conveyancing solicitor in Coleford round the corner but he is not accepted by Norwich and Peterborough Building Society

It would be our pleasure to help you select a conveyancing solicitor in Coleford on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society panel. Please note that the solicitors that we on the directory do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are authorised and regulated by the SRA who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Coleford. In making use of search facility on this website, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Coleford.

I am looking for a conveyancing practitioner in Coleford for my house move. Is it possible to review a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?

You can see published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from inquisitions started on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could monitor call for training purposes.