We hired a local lawyer for my conveyancing in Dudley recently. After carefully reading the official terms of business I seeI am responsible for charges even if the movefalls through. Should I go with them or appoint an internet lawyer who offer no completion no charge conveyancing in Dudley?

It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Completion No Fee" is offered then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be higher to cover those transactions that abort. Do bear in mind that such schemes generally do not cover expenditure for example Dudley conveyancing search expenses.

Is it necessary to take out insurance to protect me from financial exposure to chancel repairs when acquiring a property in Dudley?

Unless a previous purchase of the property took place after 12 October 2013 you can assume that conveyancing practitioners conducting conveyancing in Dudley to continue to recommend a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.

I am looking into buying my first house which is in Dudley and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Dudley. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Dudley area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Dudley. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing practitioner in Dudley for my home move. Is it possible to see a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?

One may search for presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from investigations commenced on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information about the period before 1 January 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. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes monitor telephone calls for training reasons.

My brother is purchasing a ground floor flat in Dudley. He was given a quote by the lawyer recommended by the selling agents totaling £1250 . It was 7 years ago since I sold and purchased a home and it cost was £440. Have fees really increased to that extent?

We would recommend that you e-mail two or three local Dudley conveyancing solicitors seeking prices. It is advisable to base your selection not only on cost, but on promptness and on how comprehensive the response was.