DIY Conveyancing

da_rule

Op, i’m not sure where you get the idea that legal aid is available for conveyancing, it simply isn’t.

In civil matters, legal aid is restricted to court and tribunal matters relating to mental health, protection of children and vulnerable adults, domestic abuse, Human Rights Act matters, discrimination matters, and homelessness.

If you can’t afford the legal fees, you can’t afford to move, it’s that simple.

Solicitors firms are not charities, they are businesses, with running costs that need to be met. Conveyancing is a risky area to practice in, the sums of money involved mean that when things go wrong there can be huge losses to cover, therefore, just having the correct indemnity insurance in place is costly. You may find a firm willing to offer cheaper rates based on your circumstances, but, as always, you get what you pay for in most cases.

-taff

Oh be quiet Dave, you're not agreeing with the OP that being disabled and on benefits means they shouldn't have to pay normal prices. [rolling laughter smiley thingy]



So....if you're diabled, should you have to pay full whack? Or if you're on benefits, should you pay full whack? Or should you only get a discount if you're both disabled AND on benefits?

steampowered

whambam wrote: »

But for someone solely on benefits the charge should be max £300 imo.

The obvious solution would be to get a job.

Then you will be able to afford the conveyancing fees.

Nasqueron

My partner works in property law and even then, the established practice is that you do the work for your colleagues and vice versa, you don't do your own even if you can

csgohan4

-taff wrote: »

Oh be quiet Dave, you're not agreeing with the OP that being disabled and on benefits means they shouldn't have to pay normal prices. [rolling laughter smiley thingy]



So....if you're diabled, should you have to pay full whack? Or if you're on benefits, should you pay full whack? Or should you only get a discount if you're both disabled AND on benefits?

There is no discount for being on benefits or disabled and why should there be. Solicitors are not charities and it is non essential, legal aid is for essential stuff like crime and defendants e.t.c.

Do you have the years of training and experience as they do? they are not on low skilled workers

If you can't afford to take into account solicitor fees when buying, then perhaps one is not able to afford a house.

Solicitors are one thing in a purchase you don't skimp on. you get what you pay for.