Stand duty land tax

monty-doggy

They're always on holidays solicitors, I swear I'm in the wrong job!

G_M

Riggster wrote: »

G_M I don't know if you agree with me, but I firmly think that employing a good conveyancing solicitor is the most important thing in the whole process.

Yes.... and no.

I disagree on several levels, in certain circumstances: as with most things in life, it is not a simple black/white issue

* Selecting the right property is arguable the "most important thing in the whole process"
* Making sure the property is not falling down might turn out to be more important than employing a good conveyancing solicitor

But addressing your key point:
* yes, a good conveyancer is important - but that might be you!
* I have done my own conveyancing successfully, and recommend it to others in appropriate case ie
- where the buyer/seller has the time, the motivation, the education/literacy/skills
- where there is no mortgage (as the lender will appoint one anyway)
- where the potential complexities (lease, covenants etc) do not stretch it beyond the understanding of the DIYer

The benefits can be
* sense of satisfaction
* learning experience - the process
* learning experience - the property (you learn a lot about the placeyou are buying by not delegating)
* speed - you are only doing one property. You conveyancer will be juggling 15? 25?
* and lastly (yes, really) cost saving (this IS a moneysaving site!)

Having said all that, not everyone (indeed most people) is equipped/competant enough to DIY, and Iwould not encourage anyone to do it unless they were really competant/confidant/skilled enough.