The Difference Between An Online Conveyancer And A Local Conveyancer

Conveyancing Posted 11 January 2026

When buying a house you will need a conveyancer. However, you may have seen that there are online conveyancers and local conveyancers in Peterborough. So, which one is best for your house purchase? That’s what our conveyancers share in this blog post.

Online conveyancers and local conveyancers have their benefits. However, it is really down to you and what you want from your conveyancing solicitor when purchasing your home.

When using online conveyancing you will get a lower cost. It will also offer digital convenience, so things can be viewed via portals and your can use e-signature. However, there will be less personal interaction.

Meanwhile, a local conveyancing solicitor, like our team of local conveyancers in Peterborough, will be able to offer face-to-face support. We have the local expertise that you might need. This can help with potentially complex issues. Local queries can be resolved sooner too. However, a local conveyancer may be more costly that an online conveyancer. It really depends on the service that you want from your conveyancing solicitor and if on-line or in-person works best for you.

Here at Burgh Thorpe Solicitors in Peterborough we take pride in being able to offer an online conveyancer service and a local conveyancer service. This means that we can help our clients, in whatever way they choose.

The benefits of online conveyancing are that it tends to be more cost-effective. It is more convenient as you can access online portals 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. This allows you to see any updates and sign important documents digitally. The effective tools we use in online conveyancing can often help to speed up processes too.

There are benefits to using our local conveyancing service in Peterborough too. For example, you will have that personal touch through face-to-face meetings and a dedicated solicitor working on your property. Our conveyancers are based locally. This means that they have a strong understanding of the local property markets as well as possible planning issues.

If you have a straight forward house purchase transaction and are comfortable with digital processes, then our online conveyancing service could be ideal for you. However, if you have potentially complex transaction issues, such as specific council rules or you are purchasing a listed building, then an in-person local and friendly conveyancer could be the better option for you.

Why not call our conveyancing experts now and see if you want to have an online conveyancer or a local conveyancer?