I used Wolstenholmes several years ago for my conveyancing in Taplow. Now, I need the documents but the law firm has closed. What do I do?

Do contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down 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 Taplow 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 Taplow differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Taplow contact us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is finished. This is because new home sellers in Taplow typically buy the land, 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 Taplow or who has acted in the same development.

What tools are available to locate a Taplow law firm on the National Westminster Bank conveyancing panel? I drive a motor bike and am happy to travel upto 25kilometers to meet the lawyer.

Feel free to make use of the tool on this page. Please pick a mortgage company and your location and you will see a number of Taplow conveyancing lawyers based on proximity. We have listed some Taplow conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can contact them to verify whether they are on the National Westminster Bank approved list

I today plan to offer on a house that appears to be perfect, at a reasonable price which is making it all the more appealing. I have subsequently been informed that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are issues buying a house with a leasehold title in Taplow. Conveyancing lawyers have are about to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Taplow are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in Taplow so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Taplow conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to dealing with leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions such as requiring the freeholder’sconsent to carry out alterations. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the property is part of an estate. Your solicitor should report to you on the legal implications.

Taplow Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should ask before buying

For many Taplow leaseholds the cost for major works tend not to be built into the maintenance charges, although there some managing agents in Taplow require leaseholders to contribute towards a reserve fund and this is used to offset against larger repairs or maintenance. Make sure you enquire if there are any onerous restrictions in the lease. For example it is fairly common in Taplow leases that pets are not allowed in in a block in Taplow. If you like the apartmentin Taplow however your cat can’t live with you then you will be presented with a difficult decision.

Is there a difference between surveying and conveyancing in Taplow?

Conveyancing - in Taplow or anywhere in England and Wales - is the legal term given to transferring legal title of property from one person to another. It therefore includes the checking of the title. Whether buying or selling, you should be aware of anything affecting the property such as proposals by government departments, illegal buildings, or outstanding rates. The conveyancer should conduct the appropriate searches and inquiries on the property. Surveying relates to the structure of a property itself. A surveyor will look at a house, flat and any outbuildings you are purchasing and will help you discover the condition of the building and, if there are problems, give you a powerful reason for reducing the price down or asking the seller to remedy the defects before you complete your move.