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Choosing who is to do the Legal Work
When you have accepted an offer you, or the estate agent, needs to inform whoever is doing the legal work. You can do it yourself - although this can be complicated / or you could:-
Using a Solicitor
Most firms of solicitors offer a conveyancing service. Although all solicitors can legally do conveyancing, it is advisable to choose a solicitor who has experience of this work.
Using a Licensed Conveyancer (England and Wales only)
You can use a licensed conveyancer to do your conveyancing. Licensed conveyancers are not solicitors but are licensed by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
If you want to find out if a local conveyancer is licensed you can write to the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
Finding out how much it will Cost
Before making a choice as to who will do the conveyancing, you should find out the probable cost. It is important to contact more than one solicitor or licensed conveyancer as there is no set scale of fees for conveyancing. You should:-
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Check whether the figure quoted is a fixed fee or will vary if more work is required
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Check that the figure includes expenses and VAT and get a breakdown of these costs
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Find out what charges, if any, will be made if the sale falls through before contracts are exchanged
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