I am thinking of remortgaging my house in Welling, does my lawyer have to be on the UBS Solicitor panel?

In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the UBS conveyancing panel, but UBS 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 transaction.

My wife and I are intent on selling our property in Welling and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. Any local lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed a national conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Welling. We have lived in Welling for six years we know that this is a non issue. Should we contact our local Authority to seek clarification 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 sickness)

How does conveyancing in Welling differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Welling contact us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is built. This is because developers in Welling usually purchase 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 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 used to new build conveyancing in Welling or who has acted in the same development.

I am using a search engine for the words on line conveyancing in Welling it brings up many property lawyerslocally. How do I determine which is the right property lawyer for my move?

The best way of seeking the right conveyancer is through a personal referral, so ask colleagues and relatives who have acquired a property in Welling or the respected estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Welling vary, so it's a good idea to request a minimum of four quotes from varying types of property lawyers. Dont forget to clarify that the charges are guaranteed not to to be inflated.

We are in the process of acquiring a home in Welling. Could the conveyancing practitioner keep the amount we are are buying for confidential from sites such as Rightmove. Is this achievable and how?

HMLR by statute are bound to reveal price paid data on the official title for residential properties nationwide including properties in Welling. The Title Register is a public document, so HM Land Registry would be breaching their statutory duty excluded specific homes such as your property in Welling.

In essence you can ask HMLR to hide the amount paid entry however the response will be in the negative.