Is there a search tool that I can use to investigate if the solicitor conducting my conveyancing in Taplow is on the lender’sapproved panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for Nationwide Building Society thus paying £192.00 in further conveyancing costs.

You should make use of the search tool on this site. Pick the mortgage company and type ‘Taplow’ or your location and you will be presented with numerous conveyancers based in Taplow or by proximity to you.

If you had a top tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Taplow what would it be?

We would encourage you not to base your choice on the lowest Taplow conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in advance.

I am aiming to move property in May. Will my conveyancing solicitor update the removal company on the completion day. As an aside, can you put forward a removal company in Taplow. Conveyancing solicitor was chosen prior to coming across this website.

On the day of completion you can pick up the keys from your selling agent but this should only happen when the previous owners lawyers inform the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be collected. You should tell the removal company that you are ready to move in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a particular removal organisation but can assist you in choosing a residential property solicitor in Taplow or a lawyer that specialises in conveyancing in Taplow.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Taplow. I have a mortgage offer with Nottingham. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Nottingham, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Nottingham conveyancing panel.

I used Action Conveyancing a few years past for my conveyancing in Taplow. I now require my file however the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?

You should 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.

I have been on the look out for a ground for flat up to £235,500 and identified one close by in Taplow I like with open areas and transport links in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 51 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Taplow suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a short lease?

If you require a mortgage the shortness of the lease will be problematic. Discount the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for at least 2 years you could request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor regarding this.

Why is New Build conveyancing in Taplow more expensive?

Conveyancing in Taplow for recently converted or new build properties can sometimes involve adoption of highways & drains, building regulations approval, planning permission, new build warranties such NHBC as well as further questions and contractual concerns.