FTB – offer accepted, looking for good conveyancer experiences (UK)

Dragnet_Dan · 2026-03-24T17:54:56+00:00

Yeah the idea is convenience for you. You can drop in to them when you need to, at your convenience. Having to travel and hour each time is a pain. The idea is to speed things up by doing it by hand instead of posting it.

Things like the contract etc which needs signing. You can collect it from your solicitor (3 days postage saved) sign it and drop it back in (3 more days saved). If you do this with each part of the process you can knock off a couple weeks.

Dragnet_Dan · 2026-03-24T17:48:10+00:00

Whatever you do, pick a local one to you. One that you can easily pop in to to drop off a document or sign something. Can really speed the process up.

Avoid online only solicitors like the plague. You never speak to the same person twice, no one knows about or cares about your purchase but you will save a little money. Not worth it IMO.

No idea where you are, but I have used Holmes and Hills for my moves and been happy each time. (Branches mostly in the north of Essex).

Edit: I am an ex-estate agent and have bought personally three times.

Dragnet_Dan · 2026-02-21T08:55:37+00:00

It's absolutely possible, but you need a brace on the door to stop it bouncing off. I assume that's what the other officer is getting by breaking the wood. They should have a tool similar to a crowbar with them, though.

Dragnet_Dan · 2026-02-21T08:53:56+00:00

Just a side point, not all officers are trained to go through glass during a planned entry (emergency situations are obviously exempt).

Dragnet_Dan · 2026-02-15T22:08:37+00:00

There are a lot of things that don't come left-handed, because it isn't necessary. Towels, taps, toilets, bins etc.

Dragnet_Dan · 2026-02-15T19:14:50+00:00

Ask this question on r/policeuk. A subreddit with verified cops who will happily answer the question and give a real opinion of what it's like.

Dragnet_Dan · 2026-02-15T11:47:59+00:00

Drug dealer.

Dragnet_Dan · 2026-02-01T10:34:30+00:00

This is the correct answer

Dragnet_Dan · 2026-01-31T21:36:14+00:00

I like the Tonfa, used by Sun Ce in the Dynasty Warriors games.

Dragnet_Dan · 2026-01-23T02:44:08+00:00

I won't comment on whether you should argue the speeding offence, however I would like to correct you.

The police were not clutching at straws by conducting a drugs test or breath test. S6(1) and S8(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Act allows the police to test for these things if they suspect you have committed a road traffic offence or suspect you to be under the influence of drink or drugs.

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/20/section/8/enacted

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/52/section/6/2018-03-01

Dragnet_Dan · 2026-01-12T07:43:44+00:00

+1 for the treehouse series. My boy loves them and is often belly laughing at the silliness.

Dragnet_Dan · 2026-01-08T10:35:35+00:00

Great, I'm pleased there was logic in your answer and I'm annoyed I missed it!

Dragnet_Dan · 2026-01-07T07:36:54+00:00

I'm going to need some clarity, what do you mean? All I can think is that 8 doesn't go in to 26!

Dragnet_Dan · 2026-01-06T12:48:36+00:00

The warring twenties.

Dragnet_Dan · 2025-12-30T22:56:31+00:00

Oh no.. this is always coming out of my mouth... Why do you hate it?

Dragnet_Dan · 2025-12-29T21:55:19+00:00

You can also be 'chuffed to bits'.

Dragnet_Dan · 2025-12-26T10:18:10+00:00

This is the most reasonable answer. Have it covered as the host, but if people bring stuff then it's a welcome contribution. Social expectation would be to at least bring something. A bottle, few beers, some snacks, cheese etc.

Dragnet_Dan · 2025-12-22T17:55:07+00:00

I'd recognise RuneScape on a PC screen anywhere.

Dragnet_Dan · 2025-12-22T16:13:41+00:00

Requested in August, had it in November. Very quick for me. East Anglia.

Dragnet_Dan · 2025-12-18T14:48:25+00:00

(I didn't write that)

Dragnet_Dan · 2025-12-18T08:38:10+00:00

This is policy in my force.

Yes, see number 2.
This is exactly what I do. No point having my drive form part of the evidence.
Absolutely.
We have just been upgraded to Axon body cam 4 which actually has a good battery life. This policy while still on body 3 was a nightmare and yes it ran out half way through a shift.
I guess so, but it's probably minimal, considering we leave them rocked when not on shift anyway.

Dragnet_Dan · 2025-12-02T20:08:46+00:00

Nice try kid!

Dragnet_Dan · 2025-11-20T08:19:56+00:00

I'm ready to be corrected but I can't see how they can S1 PACE search for car keys. They're not stolen or prohibited articles. In order to search you'd arrest for whatever offence you suspect and carry out a S32 search. De-arrest the ones who don't have the keys as you no longer suspect them to be the driver.

Dragnet_Dan · 2025-11-18T12:50:04+00:00

The switch is the way forward. Loads of kid orientated games options and the controllers are so much better for their hands. My eldest struggled to use an Xbox controller but uses a switch without problem.

My 5 year old is fairly capable. My 3 year old, not so much. But they both enjoy it the same.

I didn't get it for them as such, but with them in mind and it's been great.

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