When you are buying a home, it’s important to choose the right solicitor. The lender may offer ‘free legals’ as an additional service with their products but it may be worth paying your own solicitors legal fee as they are likely to proceed at a quicker pace. It’s always best to speak with an independent professional of the conveyancing process who has experience working on property transactions so they know what sort of legal protection will suit your needs. It also makes them accountable for their work which is a benefit whichever way you look at it! However, taking up free legal offered by someone else might seem like a good idea at first glance but could lead to more problems down the line should something go wrong during or after settlement day.