Conveyancing news: Potential homeowners given advice

Home buyers who are searching for conveyancing solicitors have been offered advice to help them when purchasing a pre-owned property.

Industry Today said homes that have already had residents have their benefits, such as being ready for people to move in and negotiable prices.

Those looking to access conveyancing services have been advised that when they are buying a property they should pay close attention to its construction and floor plan, as well as the quality of the furnishings, fixtures and paint used.

The news source also recommended that homebuyers choose a property that has a parking facility, to give their house a good value appreciation rate for if the residence is subsequently sold.

In addition, people looking to purchase a property have been told by Mortgage Strategy that conveyancing solicitors are using "excellent administrative procedures". The organisation spoke out after the Law Society proposed a new conveyancing accreditation scheme, which the commentator warned could make the services of solicitors in this field more costly.

Posted by Hannah Carr