Buying a property is one of the biggest investments you make in your life, and it is important to ensure you are fully briefed on title (including rights of way and restrictive covenants), the terms of the lease and implications of it being leasehold (if applicable), e.g. rights to extend the lease, rights in relation to service charge disputes etc.

Alterations may have been carried out or you may wish to make some - in both cases you need to be advised as to the need for consents and confirmation of building regulation compliance.

In the case of new build properties you may wish to negotiate particular design features with the developer and have a procedure in place for a surveyor to carry out inspections and prepare a snagging list before you hand over your money on completion.

You need to understand the terms of your mortgage advance. Your mortgagees may have more - or different - requirements from you. We help to iron out any potential misunderstandings and avoid as far as possible the many causes of delay in what can be quite a traumatic process if you don't have proper support and advice.

Cut price conveyancing rarely gives you full advice! Click here to request a Guide to the steps you will encounter in the "usual" conveyancing process but we aim to be accessible to you to keep you fully informed as matters progress. We may not be the cheapest but we'll certainly give you a proper service.