Is the fact that my conveyancer in Wincanton is not listed on my bank's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the quality of her work?

That is most likely a wrong assumption to make. There are all sorts of perfectly reasonable explanations. Just recently a report by the solicitors regulator indicated that over three quarters of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) lack of transactions (2) the solicitor is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Should you be concerned you should simply call the Wincanton conveyancing practice and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your mortgage company.

I used Arc property Solicitors a few years past for my conveyancing in Wincanton. I now require my file however cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?

You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Wincanton of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

How does conveyancing in Wincanton differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Wincanton come to us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is constructed. This is because builders in Wincanton tend to acquire the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Wincanton or who has acted in the same development.

I opted to have a survey carried out on a property in Wincanton prior to retaining lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. The surveyor has said that some lenders will not give a mortgage on such a property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Wincanton. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

My husband and I are are seeking to find an affordable conveyancing solicitor in Wincanton to purchase a house. I I am concerned about appointing the wrong one and there's various Wincanton conveyancing solicitors out there...who do I opt for?

If you have never instructed a conveyancing practitioner before, a personal recommendation via family or friends is a preferable starting point and is often a good gauge of quality. Alternatively, view the Law Society’s online record of lawyers in Wincanton or make the most of our search tool to locate a conveyancing solicitor in Wincanton.