The only downside to any of these options is that it is generally difficult to move house in the allotted time period, and these types generally incur a fixed charge to set them up. It is well worth getting all of these to browse through and researching online . As a buyer, the estate agent's services to you are free. It is the seller who pays fees and service costs. This is to show good intention regarding buying the property.
Solicitors Buying a house involves lots of legal work.
This is known as conveyancing. A solicitor or licensed-conveyor can do this for you. In the current poor housing market it is well worth shopping around as many are doing special deals. Even for the cheapest of houses expect to pay several hundred pounds in costs, much of which you will not see the benefit of as they are hidden. If you're buying a property valued at over 60,000 you will incur stamp-duty.