I am in the process of remortgaging my home in High Wycombe, does my lawyer need to be on the Nationwide Conveyancing panel?

In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Nationwide conveyancing panel, but Nationwide would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same conveyancing matter.

How does conveyancing in High Wycombe differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in High Wycombe approach us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is ready to move into. This is because new home sellers in High Wycombe usually purchase 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 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in High Wycombe or who has acted in the same development.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in High Wycombe prior to retaining solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the property. The surveyor advised that some banks tend refuse to give a mortgage on this type of house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements for example to Nationwide. If you call us we can look into this further via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in High Wycombe. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

How do I use your search facility to find a conveyancing lawyer in High Wycombe on the approved list for my lender?

Step one is to select a lender such as Santander, Norwich and Peterborough Building Society or Bank of Ireland then specify your location such as High Wycombe. Conveyancing firms in High Wycombe and further afield will then be listed.

I need to assess estimates for conveyancing in High Wycombe from various solicitor and decide on one. Do I ask them to hold tight until I a suitable flat to buy.

You should wait to get your conveyancing practitioner to commence work and order searches after the offer has been accepted on the property particularly as High Wycombe conveyancing searches are not cheap.