A nearest / local Conveyancer may be useful when you have a tight time frame to transact your residential leasehold / freehold property. Simply because you can get to your Conveyancer to discuss any issues that you may have or that have been highlighted by the Conveyancer. The main reason years ago, was that you could save time when you were needed to sign important documents. With the age of online document signing this is less important.
A local Conveyancer to transact your property may not be needed and if you live in a high cost of living area. It will save you money if you go for a Conveyancer that is based in a low cost of living area. Use the online quote calculator to search and compare cheapest local conveyancing quotes.
If you use a Conveyancing Solicitor then long term you may need their legal services to help with other personal matters. A local, near me Conveyancer, Solicitor would be preferable long term.