My partner and I are buying our first property. The property lawyer has contact usto ask if we would like to take out extra conveyancing searches. We are really unsure what's recommended for conveyancing in Exmouth

The scope of Exmouth conveyancing searches should be dictated primarily on the premises, the location, the likelihood of any of these risks, your knowledge of the area and risks, your general attitude to risk. What matters is that you properly comprehend what information the searches could provide. You may then decide if you consider that you need that search. Where you are in doubt, ask the conveyancer to guide you.

I opted to have a survey completed on a property in Exmouth in advance of retaining lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor has said that some banks may not grant a mortgage on such a home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you contact us we can check via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Exmouth. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

Am I right to be wary by 3rd parties that I am dealing with are recommending an internet conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Exmouth conveyancing company?

As is the case with lots of service providers, often suggestions from relatives can be most helpful. But there are lots of people with a keen interest in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, financial adviser and banks may suggest solicitors to appoint. Sometimes the lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but occasionally there behind the scenes financial incentive behind the recommendation. You are at liberty to choose your own conveyancer. However, bear in mind that many banks specify a panel list of lawyers you have to use for the lender related work in your transaction.

We're first time buyers - agreed a price, but the agent advised that the seller will only issue a contract if we instruct their chosen conveyancers as they want an ‘expedited deal’. My instinct tells me that we should use a local conveyancer used to conveyancing in Exmouth

It is improbable the owners are driving this. If they desire ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a motivated purchaser is not the way to achieve this. Try to communicate with the sellers directly and make sure they understand (a)you are genuine purchasers (b)you are excited to move forward, with finances arranged © you are chain free (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you are going to appoint your own,trusted Exmouth conveyancing lawyers - rather thanthe ones that will provide their negotiator at the agency a commission or hit his conveyancing figures pre-set by senior management.

What type of property do your Exmouth conveyancing estimates apply to?

The quotes provided are only relevant to standard domestic homes in England & Wales. Where you have any different requirements for example industrial or agricultural property or commercial conveyancing in Exmouth you should contact us to address this further .