What is the best way to investigate if the solicitor handling my conveyancing in Woolwich is on the bank’sconveyancing panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for Virgin Money thus paying £187.00 plus VAT in further legal costs.

Please do take advantage of the search tool on this site. Pick the mortgage company and type ‘Woolwich’ or your location and you will see numerous solicitors offices in Woolwich or nearest you.

We were going to get a AIP from Principality this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Principality recommend any Woolwich solicitors on the Principality conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?

You will need to appoint Woolwich solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Principality conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Principality through the process.

Nationwide have agreed my home loan in principle, my bid on a apartment in Woolwich has been accepted, what happens next?

Your estate agent will need to be informed of your conveyancer's details (ensure that the solicitors are on the bank’s approved list). Telephone Nationwide or your broker and complete any relevant documentation. Nationwide will appoint a valuer who will get in contact with the selling agent or owners to arrange an appointment. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes about a week to get a mortgage offer. Nationwide will send the offer to you and your lawyers. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Woolwich.

My offer on a property in Woolwich has been accepted, the sellers do nevertheless have a tied purchase. The sellers have offered on a flat, but it’s not been accepted yet, and are looking at other flats booked. I have chosen a high street conveyancing solicitor in Woolwich. What should be my next step? When do I get the mortgage application with Coventry BS going?

It is normal to have apprehensions where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket prematurely (mortgage application is in the region of £1k, then survey, Woolwich conveyancing search charges, etc). First, you should check that your conveyancing practitioner is on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel. As to the next stages this very much dictated by the uniqueness of your case, desire for this property and on the state of the market. During a rising market the majority of purchasers would apply for a home loan with Coventry BS and arrange for the valuation and only if it was satisfactory would they ask their solicitor to move forward with searches.

Are there any apps to help identify a Woolwich law firm on the Barclays Direct conveyancing panel? I drive a motor bike and am happy to travel upto 25miles to meet the conveyancer.

Feel free to make use of the facility on this website. Please pick a lender and your location and you will see a number of Woolwich conveyancing lawyers located nearest you. We have detailed some Woolwich conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can call them to see whether they are on the Barclays Direct approved list

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for some conveyancing in Woolwich. I've stumble upon a web site which appears to be the perfect answer If it is possible to get all this stuff done via email that would be ideal. Do I need to be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I am considering instructing an online solicitor ahead of a Woolwich conveyancing firm. Am I making a mistake?

Advantages do exist in being able to attend a local Woolwich conveyancing solicitor such as

• signing papers same day
• often being able to see someone face-to-face can make a huge difference, particularly for more complex transactions
• the ability to raise concerns if things are not going as expected

When analysing quotes, look carefully for hidden extras. Most decent Woolwich high street solicitors give an all-inclusive figure. Often online companies seem to offer discounted prices, but have burried 'extras' in the in the terms and conditions.