We are buying a house and require a conveyancing solicitor in Morden who is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a conveyancing firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Co-operative . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Morden.

I am purchasing a semi-detached house in Morden. Can I do my own conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Morden you will have to appoint a solicitor on your lender's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Morden.

How does conveyancing in Morden differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Morden approach us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is completed. This is because builders in Morden typically purchase the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Morden or who has acted in the same development.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for some conveyancing in Morden. I have chance upon a site which seems to have the ideal offering If there is a chance to get all this stuff done via web that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

We are considering choosing an online solicitor rather than a Morden conveyancing practice. Any advice?

Advantages do exist in having the option pop in to a local Morden conveyancing solicitor for example

• signing documents same day
• having one on one explanations of issues that need explaining
• the ability to raise concerns if matters need to addressed

When comparing estimates, look carefully for hidden extras. The majority decent Morden high street solicitors give an all-inclusive figure. Often online agents seem to offer cheap prices, yet have burried 'extras' in the in the terms and conditions.