We are purchasing a 1 bedroom flat in Worplesdon with a mortgage. We have a Worplesdon conveyancer, however the mortgage company says she’s not on their "panel". It seems we have no choice but to use one of the bank panel conveyancing practices or retain our Worplesdon solicitor and pay for one of their panel firms to act for them. We regard this is inequitable; can we not require that the mortgage company use our Worplesdon conveyancing practitioner ?

Unfortunately,no. The mortgage offered to you is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the bank’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your Worplesdon conveyancing solicitor to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.

About to place an offer on a leasehold flat in Worplesdon. The estate agents assure me that it is normal for flats in Worplesdon to have less than 75 years remaining. I am getting a loan with Chelsea Building Society. Is this going to be acceptable if the lease has 69 years unexpired.

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. Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 21/1/2026 the requirements read as follows :

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Worplesdon

There are two types of lawyers who can perform conveyancing in Worplesdon namely CLC regulated conveyancers or solicitors. The two can provide the legal services that you need to complete the disposal or acquisition of property. They are both required to perform Worplesdon conveyancing on similar quality and guidelines so you can be safe in the knowledge that your conveyancing will be professionally administered and that all requisite procedures should be suitably adhered to.

Forgive me if this question is silly but I am unseasoned as a first time purchaser of a garden flat in Worplesdon. Do I collect the keys to the premises on completion from my solicitor? If so, I will find a local conveyancing solicitor in Worplesdon?

There is no need to visit the lawyers office on the day of completion. Conveyancing lawyers for you will arrange to send the purchase money to the seller's solicitors, and shortly after the monies have arrived, you will be invited to collect the keys from the selling Agents and start moving into the property. This tends to happen early afternoon.

After what seems like an age I have had an offer on a maisonette in Worplesdon agreed to, but there is a chain. The sellers have put an offer on a flat, but it’s not been accepted yet, and have viewings of other flats booked. I have instructed a high street conveyancing solicitor in Worplesdon. What should be my next step? When do I get the mortgage application with TSB going?

It is usual to have concerns where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to incur expenses prematurely (mortgage application is in the region of £1k, then valuation, Worplesdon conveyancing search fees, etc). First, you must ensure that your lawyer is on the TSB approved list. As to the next phase this very much depends on the specifics of your transaction, attraction to the property and on the state of the market. During a buoyant market some purchasers will apply for a home loan with TSB and pay for the valuation and only if it comes back ok would they request their solicitor to move forward with the conveyancing in Worplesdon.

I am 18 days into a leasehold purchase having been referred to solicitors by the local agent to handle our conveyancing in Worplesdon. I am am very dissatisfied with the level of service. Can you you assist me in finding new solicitors?

A conveyancer would have to be very poor to suggest diss instructing them. Has the loan offer been sent? If so you will need to inform them of the new contact details and ensure the loan are issued to the new lawyers. The solicitor ideally should be on the lenders panel to avoid supplemental charges and complications. That should be your starting point. The find a solicitor tool should help you find a lender approved lawyer for your home move in Worplesdon

I see that you have a post code search directory listing solicitors on the bank conveyancing panel. Do Worplesdon conveyancing companies pay you a commission if I retain them for my house purchase?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the mortgage company conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to the any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Worplesdon.