Why would I instruct a Wimbledon conveyancing solicitors firm given that internet based conveyancers are so much cheaper?

To take your time to find contrast conveyancing costs in Wimbledon and you should seek a competitive fee calculation but don’t waste your energy sourcing the lowest priced Wimbledon conveyancer. Locating the right conveyancer can be the distinction between a smooth and a stressful move. You need to ensure that you have expert guidance from a specialist conveyancer. An e-mail can never replace a telephone discussion and are no substitute for a face to face appointment. The firms that we work with will appoint you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor that will tackle your conveyancing from beginning to end, providing a level of personalised service that you rarely receive from an internet conveyancer. He or She will keep you updated as to headway and keep you informed. Should it ever be necessary to phone the office you will know who you need to speak to and we'll be sure you're not left wondering what's going on.

I have 70 years unexpired on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Wimbledon. Conveyancing solicitors on the Bank of Ireland panel can deal with such extensions correct?

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 18/7/2025 the requirements read as follows :

My aunt informed me that in buying a property in Wimbledon there could be various restrictions prohibiting external alterations to a property. Is this right?

There are anumerous of properties in Wimbledon which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to carry out external changes. Part of the conveyancing in Wimbledon should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

Does a directory service exist listing Barclays panel solicitors in Wimbledon on the Council of Mortgage Lender’s Website?

No. There is no such facility on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association websites. A small selection of lenders make their panel listings available online. Where you are in need of a Wimbledon solicitor on the Barclays please use our facility.

My offer was accepted on a property in Wimbledon on 27/5/2025, valuation was booked 2 days after, received a clean bill of health. Property lawyer instructed, so the only thing outstanding was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Santander and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Santander conveyancing panel. Are Santander entitled to hold back the Mortgage pending the lawyer being on the approved list?

A lender would not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Santander to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Santander conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.

Should our conveyancer be making enquiries about flooding as part of the conveyancing in Wimbledon.

Flooding is a growing risk for lawyers dealing with homes in Wimbledon. Some people will buy a house in Wimbledon, fully expectant that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, aside from the physical destruction, if a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, adequate insurance cover, or sell the property. Steps can be carried out during the course of a house purchase to forewarn the purchaser.

Conveyancers are not best placed to offer advice on flood risk, but there are a number of checks that can be undertaken by the purchaser or by their solicitors which can figure out the risks in Wimbledon. The conventional set of information given to a purchaser’s lawyer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) includes a usual question of the vendor to find out if the property has ever been flooded. In the event that flooding has previously occurred and is not notified by the vendor, then a buyer could commence a legal claim for losses as a result of such an misleading reply. The buyer’s conveyancers may also commission an environmental report. This should higlight if there is any known flood risk. If so, more detailed investigations should be conducted.

We're novice buyers - had an offer accepted, yet the agent advised that the owners will only go ahead if we instruct their recommended lawyers as they need an ‘expedited deal’. My instinct tells me that we should use a family solicitor accustomed to conveyancing in Wimbledon

We suspect that the seller is unaware of this request. If they desire ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a genuine buyer is not the way to achieve this. Try to communicate with the sellers directly and make the point that (a)you are motivated purchasers (b)you are ready to go, with finances in place © you are unencumbered (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you are going to instruct your preferred Wimbledon conveyancing solicitors - not the ones that will earn the negotiator at the agency a commission or meet his conveyancing thresholds demanded by corporate headquarters.