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You can try and find the cheapest conveyancing solicitors in Wem but be careful as you may get what you pay for.

Logical reasons to let us assist you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Wem

  • 1 The organisations shown on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.
  • 2 We are the UKs largest residential conveyancing directory service identifying lender approved law firms delivering conveyancing in Wem regulated and authorised by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 3 The accumulation of transactions means that Wem property lawyer have developed excellent working relationships with Wem local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of undertaking your conveyancing in Wem.
  • 4 Wem lawyers have a crucial advantage when it comes to Wem conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can impact your conveyancing
  • 5 Using a high street Solicitor on the whole results in a more bespoke service. Sometimes when dealing with a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Wem since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Wem

After what seems like an age a loan offer from HSBC for the refinancing of my single bedroom flat is due any day now. Are you able to propose a low cost conveyancing law firm in Wem?

This site is not designed to assist those in pursuit of the cheapest conveyancing solicitors in Wem. We can offer you cost effective conveyancing but we do not aim to advertise as being the cheapest. Resist the temptation to appoint brokers enticing you with £99 conveyancing in Wem. The optimum outcome, in deciding on low cost conveyancing, you will get your money’s worth and at worst you will end up being stung for additional fees and still not get the service required.

We note that you have a post code search directory identifying solicitors on the RBS conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I instruct them for our own conveyancing in Wem?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the RBS conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Wem.

What is your number one tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Wem

We would encourage you not to go for the lowest Wem conveyancing quote. 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 ahead of the deal.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Wem

There are many registered licenced Conveyancers in Wem and Solicitor practices in Wem who provide Conveyancing services We would stress that the two are supervised by regulatory bodies with both specialising in the legal aspects of transferring property. Both can conduct other property legal work such as remortgage conveyancing, lease extensions and transfer of equity conveyancing.

Last month we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Coventry BS. Wem conveyancing practitioners were chosen. How long does it take for Coventry BS to issue the offer to the lawyer?

Some lenders take longer than others. Have Coventry BS done the valuation? Have you informed Coventry BS as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

How does conveyancing in Wem differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Wem approach us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is finished. This is because new home sellers in Wem usually purchase the site, 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 Wem or who has acted in the same development.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Wem is the location of the property. Is there any advice you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Wem are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Wem you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Wem may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

What are the distinct advantages to using a high street conveyancing practitioner in Wem

Many buyers and sellers in Wem select a local conveyancer so that they can pop into the lawyer’s offices if they have problems, and to collect mortgage deeds rather than run the risk of relying on the post.

There is a marginal advantage in opting for a lawyer nearby to the house you are planning to purchase, due to the in-depth knowledge of the locality and potential local concerns - however this is debatable. Most conveyancers are now through email and may be any place in the world.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Wem regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Wem but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Paul F. Harfitt & Co, The Old Bank, 20 High Street, Wem, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 5AA

Buying a home in Wem is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the premises
  • Undertaking Wem property searches with respect to the title
  • Reviewing draft sale agreement and other papers prepared the seller’s lawyer
  • Submitting enquiries with the seller’s lawyer
  • Agreeing the wording of the purchase agreement
  • Reviewing replies provided by the vendor to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer document
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (if appropriate)
  • Drafting and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the new ownership and the home loan (if relevant) at the Land Registry.

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