DIY conveyancing - is it wise?

DIY conveyancing is possible. If you are sharp, not put off by legal jargon and willing to deal with the large amounts of paper work involved then it might be safe not to hire a professional conveyancer or solicitor. However, it is always advisable to think about this very carefully as it is a complex and time-consuming business.
The cost of conveyancing has never been offered at such discount rates and if not carried out properly you could, for example, find yourself involved in costly legal disputes over boundaries, discover that there is a new road planned to be built opposite your home, or even that the seller did not have the legal right to sell the home.
In reality very few home buyers will carry out the conveyancing service themselves. Many mortgage lenders will insist on employing a solicitor to protect their interests as they do not want to risk having poor conveyancing work. Furthermore, the other conveyancers involved may not be happy with you doing your own conveyancing, and may even reject your offer on this basis.
There are some cases in which DIY conveyancing should be avoided at all costs, for example, if the property is being sold by a separating couple, if the property is not a freehold, if the property is unregistered or if the property is not a residential house!