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A conveyancer is the name given to someone
who deals with the legal process whether buying or selling a property.
They negotiate terms on which the property is sold or bought, and help
you make the right decision when making major decisions regarding your
property or your possible future property.
Your conveyancer prepares contracts between the buyer and the seller
and can negotiate them also. These include details such as the price,
the date of entry, and conditions, for example, the heating system is
in working order and there are no major defects in regards to the property.
To find a conveyancer, you have many options.
Its completely up to you who you go for, and its often best talking to
a few, as they all have different charges, and some may have special offers
for first time buyers, for example half price legal costs, for this is
best to look around.
You could also talk to friends and relatives
to see if they have had any experience with anyone, good or bad, it may
help you decide.
Your Financial Advisor may recommend you a
conveyancer, however they may be bias to their own conveyancers, and possibly
on commission on recommendations.
Finally, you could go into one of the Scottish
Property Centres, which work on behalf of most of the major Solicitors
in the area, and can offer an honest opinion.
The first thing to say is that you're a first
time buyer, looking to purchase a property and are in need of advice in
the legal process. They should be able to explain the process to you,
and also offer tips and things to look out for when viewing properties.
Remember, often most importantly, ask how much their legal fees will cost,
including a full breakdown of costs. This should help you decide on your
conveyancer, and hopefully your property purchase will go well, without
problems.
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