My fiancee and I are purchasing our first property. The has messagedto see if we wish to purchase extra conveyancing searches. We are really unsure what's needed for conveyancing in Longfield

The extent of Longfield conveyancing searches depends entirely on the premises, the location, the likelihood of any of these risks, your familiarity of the region and risks, your general attitude to risk. What is important is that you adequately understand what information each search could provide. Then you can make a decision if you consider that you need that search. Where you are unclear, ask the to guide you.

How up to date is your search tool for Longfield conveyancing solicitors on the conveyancing panel? Do send you an updated list?

Longfield conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from directly.

Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a search tool with a view to to identify firms on the conveyancing panel for instance in Longfield?

We are not aware of any plans on the part of the BSA to promote such a search facility.

I have been told that property searches are a common cause of obstruction in Longfield conveyancing transactions. Is this right?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the determinations of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the most frequent causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Searches are unlikely to feature in any holding up conveyancing in Longfield.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for some conveyancing in Longfield. I have stumble upon a web site which appears to be the perfect solution 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?