I am acquiring a house without a mortgage in Purfleet. I have resided for the last 20 years in Purfleet. Conveyancing searches are expensive. Given that I have knowledge of the area and road very well should I not bother getting the solicitor to do all the conveyancing searches?

If you not getting a mortgage, then all but one or two of the Purfleet conveyancing searches are at your discretion. Your conveyancer will try and steer you, no-doubt strongly, that you should have searches carried out, but she is duty bound to take that path of encouragement . Do bear in mind; if you are intend to sell the house in the future, it will be of relevance to your prospective buyer what the searches contain. On occasion houses with apparent issues can still reveal detrimental search results. A good conveyancing solicitor in Purfleet will be able to give you some practical advice here.

Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to have a meeting at the offices of the solicitor to sign the mortgage deed? If so, I will instruct a firm who offer conveyancing in Purfleet so that I can attend their offices if necessary.

Whereas this was necessary 12 years ago, most banks no longer require their conveyancing panel lawyer to witness the mortgagors signature. You will still be obliged to provide identification documents and there are still manifest benefits to instructing a local practitioner, in your case a conveyancing solicitor in Purfleet.

My business partner and I are planning to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend conveyancers offering no-move-no charges for non-domestic conveyancing in Purfleet for less than 1500k?

We are happy to recommend firms who have specialist knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Purfleet, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are intending to purchase or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we will find you the right firm. Regarding the fees these will vary based on the structure and nuances of the deal. Please provide us with your details or telephone so as to enable us to provide you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing quote.

As co-executor for the estate of my grandfather I am disposing of a residence in Neath but I am based in Purfleet. My lawyer (who is 260 miles from meneeds me to sign a statutory declaration ahead of completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Purfleet who can witness this legal document for me?

strictly speaking you should not need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are based in Purfleet

I am short of a 10% deposit on my apartment purchase in Purfleet , but I still want to go ahead. Do I have options?

You can accept a smaller deposit. Many sellers will agree to a lesser deposit or even no deposit for a first time buyer or 100% mortgage. Be aware though that if you fail to complete you will still need to hand over a minimum of 10% of the purchase price regardless of how much deposit was agreed.

You can also agree a simultaneous exchange and completion as no deposit is required for this however neither party will be tied in until completion actually takes place and it can be risky if sellers change their mind at the last moment