At £1,088,000, I would choose on the written scope and accountability rather than assume the nearest conveyancer is the safest option. A responsive firm that understands the title may be more useful than a local office that leaves the difficult points vague.
The exact legal setup needs...
The inspection should turn the repair figure from a guess into a triage list. Ask which findings are urgent, which may worsen if delayed and which are merely cosmetic. Obtain cost estimates for the important items before committing where possible. A long inspection report is not necessarily...