My friend's step-father is a solicitor. I am hopeful that I'll be able to get friends and family pricing for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what level of figure should I be expecting for conveyancing in Newcastle under Lyme?

Do compare pricing. Make use of our comparison tool on this site. The fees seem to contrast greatly but service levels do are distinct between conveyancers as is the case with most professions.

I am purchasing a semi-detached house in Newcastle under Lyme. Can I do my own conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Newcastle under Lyme you will have to appoint a solicitor on your lender's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Newcastle under Lyme.

I have been told that property searches are a common cause of hinderance in Newcastle under Lyme house deals. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released conclusions of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the top 10 causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are unlikely to be the root cause of holding up conveyancing in Newcastle under Lyme.

I am downsizing from my home. My former solicitors closed down. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Newcastle under Lyme if that makes a difference.

Please use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Newcastle under Lyme. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.

We are soon to purchasing a flat in Newcastle under Lyme. Could the property lawyer have our purchase price private from sites such as Nestoria. How can this be achieved ?

The Land Registry are legally required to note price sold data on a register of the title for residential properties nationwide which includes properties in Newcastle under Lyme. The register of ownership is an open document, so the Land Registry would be breaching their statutory obligations excluded specific properties such as the one in Newcastle under Lyme.

You can ask the Land Registry to withhold the amount paid entry but the answer will be a No.