Do You Need A Licensed Conveyancer?

Here at Burgh Thorpe Solicitors in Peterborough our residential conveyancing lawyers are often if you need a licensed conveyancer to buy or sell your home. Legally speaking, no. You do not need to hire the services of our licensed residential conveyancers. This is because, technically, it is possible for you to handle the property transfer process yourself.

However, do you need a licensed conveyancer? Yes, you probably do. This is because the property transaction process can be extremely complex. It is also a very time-consuming process. This is why it is recommended you would with our licensed conveyancing solicitors when buying or selling your home.

While it is not a legal requirement, some mortgage lenders will ask that you do. Some lenders will insist that you use a legal professional as this will protect their interests. It is seen as standard practice by many mortgage lenders as a way of both protecting their investment and ensuring that all legal requirements are met.

As we have said, you do not need a licensed conveyancer legally. However, there a wide range of benefits you will gain by working with a licensed conveyancer. For example, you will gain from the professional expertise they have built up over many years. Our licensed conveyancing specialists are experienced in handling all the legal work that is involved in transferring the ownership of a property.

When you use a licensed conveyancer, they will also manage all complexities involved in buying a property too. This includes conducting essential searches. These searches could uncover potential issues with the property. For example, environmental concerns, property permissions and boundary disputes.

Your licensed conveyancer will also carry professional indemnity insurance. This is in place to protect you in case of any mistakes or oversights during the property transaction. In addition, they will manage all communication between all parties. This includes you, the seller or buyer, their solicitor, the lender and more.

If you want to hire the services of a licensed conveyancer in Peterborough when buying or selling you home, call our conveyancing solicitors now to see how we can help you.