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Reasons to use our East and West Horsley conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Excellent communication together with a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should value when selecting conveyancing solicitors. East and West Horsley home moves can become significantly more complicated due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 2 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in East and West Horsley regularly deal withlocal concerns peculiar to East and West Horsley and therefore you may benefit from better advice and speedier conveyancing.
  • 3 The practices shown on our directory have a mix of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.
  • 4 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor generally means that you will receive a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, your transaction is handled by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 5 East and West Horsley property lawyer are the key to a successful East and West Horsley home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction

Examples of recent conveyancing in East and West Horsley since November 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in East and West Horsley

Do the conveyancing lawyers identified through your search tool conduct auction conveyancing in East and West Horsley?

There are a few niche practitioners we can put you in touch with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. East and West Horsley is one of our areas of in which our lawyers cover.

2 months have gone by since my purchase conveyancing in East and West Horsley took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

I have been on the look out for a ground for flat up to £305k and identified one round the corner in East and West Horsley I like with open areas and station nearby, however it only has 49 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in East and West Horsley for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a short lease?

If you require a home loan that many years will likely be problematic. Reduce the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing owner has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer concerning this.

In sourcing the web for the words on line conveyancing in East and West Horsley it shows results of numerous conveyancersin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable conveyancing solicitor for my move?

The preferential way of finding the right conveyancer is via trusted recommendation, so seek the guidance of colleagues and relatives who have acquired a property in East and West Horsley or the reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in East and West Horsley vary, so it's advisable to obtain at least three fee calculations from different property lawyers. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.

I today plan to offer on a house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a great price which is making it all the more appealing. I have since found out that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns purchasing a house with a leasehold title in East and West Horsley. Conveyancing lawyers have are about to be instructed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in East and West Horsley are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in East and West Horsley so you should seriously consider looking for a East and West Horsley conveyancing solicitor and check that they are used to advising on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions such as requiring the freeholder’sconsent to conduct changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a contribution towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the house is located on an estate. Your solicitor should appraise you on the various issues.

I am the registered owner of a split level flat in East and West Horsley, conveyancing formalities finalised in 1996. How much will my lease extension cost? Equivalent properties in East and West Horsley with over 90 years remaining are worth £185,000. The ground rent is £65 invoiced annually. The lease finishes on 21st October 2086

With 60 years unexpired the likely cost is going to be between £20,000 and £23,000 plus legals.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs in the absence of detailed due diligence. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

Are East and West Horsley conveyancing solicitors duty bound by the Law Society to issue clear conveyancing costs?

Inbuilt into the Solicitors Code of Conduct are set rules and regulations as to how the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) allow solicitors to publicise their charges to clients.The Law Society have practice note giving advice on how to publicise transparent charges to avoid breaching any such rule. Practice notes are not legal advice issued by the Law Society and is not intended as the only standard of good practice a conveyancing solicitor should adhere to. The Practice Note does, nevertheless, constitute the Law Society’s perspective of acceptable practice for publicising conveyancing charges, and accordingly it’s a recommended read for any solicitor or conveyancer in East and West Horsley or further afield.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in East and West Horsley regulated by the SRA

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

  • Jepsen & Co, 65 East Lane, West Horsley, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT24 6LR
  • Anna Arthur & Associates, Fieri Facias House, High Street, Ripley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6AF
  • Jennifer Margrave Solicitors Llp, The Old Post Office, 130 Epsom Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2PX
  • Palmer And Palmer Solicitors Limited, 1 Hazel Parade, Penrose Road, Fetcham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 9PY
  • M Pender, St. Marys, Ridgway Road, Pyrford, Woking, Surrey, GU22 8PR

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in East and West Horsley regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in East and West Horsley practicing in commercial conveyancing in East and West Horsley. This could include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Jepsen & Co, 65 East Lane, West Horsley, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT24 6LR
  • Jennifer Margrave Solicitors Llp, The Old Post Office, 130 Epsom Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2PX
  • Palmer And Palmer Solicitors Limited, 1 Hazel Parade, Penrose Road, Fetcham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 9PY
  • Mark Gough Solicitor, 145 High Street, Old Woking, Surrey, GU22 9JW
  • M Pender, St. Marys, Ridgway Road, Pyrford, Woking, Surrey, GU22 8PR

Planning law solicitors in East and West Horsley regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in East and West Horsley practicing in planning law. This will likely include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Setfords Law Ltd, Jenner House, 1a Jenner Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3PH
  • Mundays Llp, Cedar House, 78 Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1AN
  • Barlow Robbins Llp, The Oriel, Sydenham Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3SR
  • Twm Solicitors Llp, 65 Woodbridge Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4RD
  • Stevens & Bolton Llp, Wey House, Farnham Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4YD

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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