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Reasons to use our Byfleet conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Over the years Byfleet solicitor have established valuable links with Byfleet 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 Byfleet.
  • 2 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these companies are often based hundreds of kilometers away with limited understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Byfleet
  • 3 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s solicitors are located in Byfleet - if so both parties will be on good working terms
  • 4 This site is the first site that enables you the facility to check that your conveyancing in Byfleet will be carried out by a law firm on your bank authorised panel.
  • 5 You can rest easier when select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Byfleet has a number to select from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Byfleet since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Byfleet

Is there a reason to instruct a Byfleet conveyancing solicitors firm when national conveyancers are cheap by comparison?

Its a good idea to contrast conveyancing costs in Byfleet and you should seek a competitive estimate but don’t be focused with hunting for the lowest priced Byfleet conveyancer. Locating the right conveyancer can mark the distinction between a seamless and a frustrating house move. You need to ensure that you have expert guidance from a trusted solicitor. Emails can't replace a telephone call and are no substitute for a one to one meeting. The firms that we work with will appoint you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor who can deal with your conveyancing from start to finish, providing a level of continuity that you are unlikely to received from an internet conveyancer. Our lawyers will keep you updated on headway and keep you informed. If you ever need to call the firm you will know who you need to speak to and we'll endeavour to make sure that you are kept fully informed.

I am assisting my sister sell her property in Byfleet. Does the conveyancer commission an energy assessment or do I organise this?

After the demise of HIPs, EPC’s was maintained a required part of selling a house. An energy assessment should be commissioned in advance of the property being marketed. It is not something that conveyancers normally arrange. If you are instructing a Byfleet conveyancing solicitor they may be willing to arrange energy performance certificates due to their contacts with long established Byfleet accredited person

I am aiming to move home in November. Should my conveyancing solicitor communicate with the removal company on the day of completion. On a separate note, can you put forward a removal company in Byfleet. Conveyancing lawyer was found before I stumbled across your website.

On the afternoon of completion you can collect the house keys from your selling agent but this can only happen after the previous owners solicitors confirm to the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be released. Subsequently you will need to tell the removal company that they can start moving you in. We are not in a position to suggest a specific removal company but can help you choose a conveyancing in Byfleet or a legal practice that specialises in conveyancing in Byfleet.

Are all Byfleet Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Nationwide conveyancing panel?

A selection of banks and building societies now make use of CQS as the kick off point for Panel approval 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 firms wishing to remain on their panels.

I have been told that property searches are the number one reason for hinderance in Byfleet house deals. Is this right?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published findings of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the top 10 causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Searches are not likely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in Byfleet.

I have todayfound out that Stirling Law have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Byfleet for a purchase of a leasehold flat 12 months ago. How can I establish that the property is in my name in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest way to check if the property is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Byfleet conveyancing specialists.

I am using a search engine for the phrase cheap conveyancing in Byfleet it reveals numerous conveyancersin the area. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancing solicitor for the sale of my house?

The best method of choosing a suitable conveyancer is through a personal recommendation, so enquire of friends and those you trust who have acquired a property in Byfleet or a local estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Byfleet vary, so it's sensible to request a minimum of three fee estimates from varying types of companies. Make sure that you clarify that the fees are fixed.

Much to my surprise my property lawyer in Byfleet has informed me that he requires identification documents saying that this forms part of his legal duty as a solicitor on the lender Conveyancing panel. This is news to me - can I refuse?

Due to Money Laundering Regulations your conveyancing lawyer is duty bound to confirm positively your identification when entering into a business relationship with you. It is a criminal offence if your lawyer not do this. If you do not provide ID early in the transaction the solicitor must refuse to act for you. It’s unlikely a lawyer will turn you away if you come to the first meeting without relevant ID but you will have to produce it at some point so you might as well bring it with you to the initial meeting so the lawyer can tick the ID verification box and start sorting out the conveyancing straight away. If you are getting a mortgage, your lawyer also has to check ID documents to satisfy the lender. This is not specific to conveyancing in Byfleet

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Byfleet regulated by the SRA

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

  • Larkin & James, Newlands House, 31 High Road, Byfleet, West Byfleet, Surrey, KT14 7QH
  • Stuart Q Murphy, 15 Station Approach, West Byfleet, Surrey, KT14 6NF
  • Lawyers Point Solicitors, 69 Old Woking Road, West Byfleet, Surrey, KT14 6LF
  • M Pender, St. Marys, Ridgway Road, Pyrford, Woking, Surrey, GU22 8PR
  • Meadows Ryan Solicitors Ltd, 56 Church Street, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8DP

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Byfleet regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Byfleet but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Property Law Partners Ltd, No 1 Crown Square, GU21 6HR

Planning law solicitors in Byfleet regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Byfleet specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Mundays Llp, Cedar House, 78 Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1AN
  • W.davies & Son Limited, Acorn House, 5 Chertsey Road, Woking, Surrey, GU21 5AB
  • Galloway Hughes Llp, Aissela, 46 High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9QY
  • Hunter Peddell Property Law, Oak House, 39/41 The Parade, Claygate, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0PB

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