My bank has suggested a law firm on their panel based in Wareham but I would rather choose a conveyancing lawyer in Wareham round the corner to me. Can you assist?
It is by no means the case that all Wareham conveyancing practitioners are listed all banks conveyancing panel. Do make use of the above find an approved solicitor tool to identify a Wareham conveyancing firm on the on the bank panel.
Is it correct that all Wareham CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel?
A selection of banks and building societies now use CQS as the kick off point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitors wishing to remain on their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.
Is there a list of Virgin Money panel conveyancers in Wareham on the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook Website?
Unfortunately not yet. There is no such tool on the CML or Building Society Association sites. Very few mortgage companies make their panel listings open the public online. Where you are in need of a Wareham conveyancing practitioner on the Virgin Money please use our facility.
My offer was accepted on an apartment in Wareham on 12/11/2025, valuation was booked five days after, all came back fine. Solicitor retained, so the only thing outstanding was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Coventry BS and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel. Can the lender hold off the offer?
Mortgage companies tend not to not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Coventry BS to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Wareham?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Wareham. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
How does conveyancing in Wareham differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Wareham contact us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is built. This is because house builders in Wareham typically acquire the real estate, 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 used to new build conveyancing in Wareham or who has acted in the same development.
Do I need to be suspicious about estate agents that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use a nationwide conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Wareham conveyancing practice?
As is the case with lots of service providers, often referrals from relatives can be very helpful. But there are numerous parties with a vested interest in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, financial adviser and lenders may put forward conveyancers to instruct. Sometimes these conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but occasionally there might be a financial incentive behind the endorsement. You have the right to appoint your own conveyancer. Don't forget that the majority of mortgage providers operate an approved list of solicitors you are obliged to use for the lender related work in your conveyancing.
What are my options where I am not happy with the property lawyer who conducted our conveyancing in Wareham?
Occasionally the level of service you receive is not as you expect, and is is a fact of life that sometimes things do go wrong. That being said there is recourse if you were not happy with your conveyancing in Wareham. This varies from trying to resolve matters directly with them, through to reporting a property lawyer to their governing body. If you remain unhappy you may consider getting in touch with the Legal Ombudsman.