If you are thinking about moving home, buying another property or dealing with a property matter, choosing a conveyancing solicitor will be an important part of the process.

But if you have bought or sold a property before, do you need to start your search from scratch?

Returning to a solicitor who has acted for you previously can have several benefits. If WBW Solicitors helped with your last property transaction, coming back to us means choosing a firm you already know, with the added benefit that we may also have useful knowledge of your previous matter.

Here are some of the reasons why you might choose to use WBW again for your conveyancing.

Will you already know me and my property?

One of the advantages of returning to a solicitor you have used before is that there is already an established relationship.

Having acted for you previously, we may already be familiar with your circumstances and, where relevant, the property involved. This can provide useful background when we begin working on your new transaction.

Of course, circumstances can change, and we will still need to obtain up-to-date information and carry out the necessary checks. However, returning to a firm you already know can make getting started feel more straightforward.

Will you still have information from my previous transaction?

Depending on when we previously acted for you and the circumstances of your matter, we may still hold relevant information or documents relating to your previous property transaction.

Where these are available and relevant, they can provide useful background for your new matter. This can be particularly helpful if you are now selling a property that WBW previously helped you to purchase.

We will still need to make sure that the information we rely on is current and suitable for your new transaction, but having details of the previous matter can provide a helpful starting point.

Will I know what to expect?

Moving home can be an exciting time, but there can also be a lot to organise. Working with a solicitor you already know can provide some welcome familiarity.

If you were happy with the service you received from WBW previously, you will already have an idea of how we work and what you can expect from us.

Having confidence in the people handling the legal side of your move can make the conveyancing process feel that little bit easier.

Will I need to explain everything again?

When you instruct a completely new firm, you will naturally need to provide background information about yourself and your circumstances.

As a returning WBW client, we may already have useful information about you and your previous property transaction. While we will always need to confirm that our information is up to date and complete the appropriate identification and regulatory checks, having an existing relationship can help provide useful context from the outset.

Does local knowledge make a difference?

Local knowledge can also be valuable when buying or selling a property.

WBW Solicitors has offices across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset, and our Conveyancing team has extensive experience of property transactions throughout the South West.

Our teams regularly deal with local estate agents and other property professionals and understand many of the issues that can arise when buying and selling property in the region.

Whether you are moving within the South West, relocating elsewhere or purchasing an additional property, our team can guide you through the legal process.

Coming back to WBW Solicitors

If WBW has helped you buy or sell a property before, we would be delighted to help you with your next move.

Returning to a solicitor you already know can offer familiarity, continuity and the reassurance of working with a team you have dealt with before.

Whether you are buying, selling or dealing with another residential property matter, our experienced Conveyancing team is here to help.

Get in touch with WBW Solicitors today to speak to a member of our Conveyancing team about your next property move.

WBW Solicitors has offices in Axminster, Bovey Tracey, Brixham, Exeter, Exmouth, Honiton, Launceston, Newton Abbot, Paignton, Seaton, Sidmouth, and Torquay.

This article is for general information only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Please note that the law may have changed since this article was published.