Do I choose a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Datchet?

There are two types of lawyers who can carry out conveyancing in Datchet namely CLC regulated conveyancers or solicitors. The two can handle the legal services that you need to complete the sale or purchase of property. They are both required to handle Datchet conveyancing on similar standards and guidelines so you may be safe in the knowledge that your conveyancing will be professionally carried out and that all requisite steps will be appropriately taken.

I just acquired a property at auction in Datchet. Conveyancing is needed. What happens now?

Given that you are now to in every practical sense signed on the dotted line you must hire the services of a conveyancing lawyer quickly as you now have a tight a fixed date to complete the transaction. An auction property will ordinarily have a corresponding legal pack. This should include evidence of title and search results. Where you are dealing with leasehold property the legal pack should include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing paperwork pertinent to a leasehold property. You must pass this on to your appointed conveyancing solicitor ASAP. Do make sure that you have funds in order to complete on the date specified in the contract.

I currently have a mortgage with TSB for my property in Datchet. Conveyancing has been completed months ago. In the event that I decide to rent out my property and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a BTL mortgage or inform TSB?

You must advise TSB before letting out your property as this is likely to be a breach of TSB’s mortgage conditions. It may be that TSB will allow you to rent out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact TSB directly. It should not be necessary to do this via a TSB conveyancing panel firm.

We are downsizing from our house in Datchet and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. Any high street Datchet lawyer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers instructed an internet conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Datchet. Having lived in Datchet for many years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to seek confirmation that there is no issue.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? You must 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 ailment)

I used Wolstenholmes a few years ago for my conveyancing in Datchet. Now, I need the documents however the law firm has closed. What do I do?

You should call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing 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 Datchet of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously hired, 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 Datchet differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Datchet approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is completed. This is because developers in Datchet typically buy the site, 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 Datchet or who has acted in the same development.

I am in the process of purchasing my 1st property in Datchet. Conveyancing lawyer has been chosen. The mortgage adviser suggested that a survey is not necessary as the property was only built 22 years ago.

You would be best advised to have a Home Buyer's Report. As the property was built over a decade ago the property will not benefit from a warranty, so you would be well advised not to take a risk. Where a property of this age shows no signs of defects a Home Buyer's report could suffice. They will highlight any obvious issues and suggest further investigation if relevant. Where there are any indications of material issues obtain a full Building Survey from the beginning.