Conveyancing solicitors to avoid 'shattered dreams'?

Conveyancing solicitors could help people avoid 'shattering the dream' of their perfect home, as one expert warns many individuals are too quick to buy a property without the advice of qualified experts.

David Dalby, residential director at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, notes a dwelling is "the biggest single thing" most people ever buy, warning they "need to be better informed about the risks that they have in taking on something blind".

A building survey could help individuals avoid disappointment, while the assistance of conveyancing solicitors can ensure the process goes smoothly once would-be home owners have found their ideal property.

Yesterday (October 28th), the latest Land Registry house price data was released, showing average values dropped by 0.2 per cent last month, bringing the mean cost of a home to £166,769.

This suggests moving home now may ensure Britons take advantage of relatively low prices and conveyancing solicitors might help speed this process up.