We note that you have a search directory listing firms on the Lloyds conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I appoint them for our conveyancing in Wroughton?

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

Is there a list of Yorkshire BS panel solicitors in Wroughton on the Council of Mortgage Lender’s Website?

Unfortunately not yet. There is no such tool on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association sites. Very few banks make their panel listings available on the web. If you are seeking to appoint a Wroughton solicitor on the Yorkshire BS please make the most of our facility.

How can we tell if a Wroughton conveyancing solicitor on the RBS panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Wroughton seeking recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advocate that you speak with the lawyer carrying out your conveyancing.

I've digested plenty of house buying guides, I note that it is considered advisable to get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Wroughton solicitor - who is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. is that correct?

Aldermore will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Aldermore will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your solicitor will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Wroughton postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with Aldermore, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Wroughton.

We are selling our house in Wroughton and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers used a factory type conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Wroughton. Having lived in Wroughton for six years we know of no issue. Should we contact our local Authority to get confirmation that there is no issue.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer already. What do they say? You should enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same illness)

How does conveyancing in Wroughton differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Wroughton contact us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is constructed. This is because developers in Wroughton 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Wroughton or who has acted in the same development.

I am considering instructing a web based property lawyer ahead of a Wroughton conveyancing practice. Should I ‘stay local’?

Numerous benefits exist in having the opportunity to visit a local Wroughton conveyancing solicitor for instance

• signing documents and and when necessary
• often being able to see someone face-to-face can make a huge difference, particularly for non-standard house moves
• the ability to complain if things go pear-shaped

When checking fees, look carefully for hidden extras. Most decent Wroughton high street solicitors give an all-inclusive figure. Often online companies appear to offer cheap fees, yet have burried 'extras' in the fine print.