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East Molesey Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 January was the busiest month and May was the next busiest month while June was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in East Molesey
  • 2 119 is the median number of years remaining on leases in East Molesey
  • 3 Percentage of cases in East Molesey that are buy to let is 4%
  • 4 Average time from start to moving day was 83 days for conveyancing in East Molesey
  • 5 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £21,478

Examples of recent conveyancing in East Molesey since July 2026*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in East Molesey

Will conveyancers ask for an advanced payment for conveyancing in East Molesey?

If you are buying a property in East Molesey your lawyer will request that you place them with monies to cover the search fees. Generally this is requested to cover the fees of the Local Authority Search. When the deposit is as part of the total price then this should be asked for shortly before contracts are exchanged. The final balance that is due should be transferred a couple of days ahead of the completion date.

My brother-in-law has suggested I instruct a conveyancing solicitor in East Molesey. I I would like to check whether they are accepted on the Nationwide Building Society approved list of lawyers. Can you help?

You should phone your lawyer and enquire whether they can act for the lender. Otherwise you can call Nationwide Building Society who may be able to assist.

I have been advised by my solicitor that lack of right of way insurance is needed on my purchase. What is the typical level of cover needed for conveyancing in East Molesey?

The right level of lack of right of way indemnity insurance depends on who your lender is. It would differ for example between National Westminster Bank and Chelsea Building Society. Conveyancing solicitors as opposed to members of the public take out such insurances.

I am the single beneficiary of my late grandmother’s will with all property in now in my sole name, including the my former home in East Molesey. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in September. I plan to dispose of the property. I do know about the Mortgage Lenders six month 'rule', meaning my proprietorship could be considered the same way as if I'd bought the property in September. Will no one buy the property for half a year?

The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook mandates conveyancers to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." Technically you might be impacted by that. How practical a view banks take of it, depend on the bank as this provision chiefly exists to pick up on the purchase and immediately sell or the wholesaling and assigning of property.

My partner and I have organised a further advance on our home loan from Nottingham as we intend to conduct alterations to our property in East Molesey. Are we obliged to appoint a nearby East Molesey solicitor on the Nottingham conveyancing panel to deal with the legals?

Nottingham don't usually appoint firms on their approved list of lawyers to deal with such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Nottingham conveyancing panel.

I am buying a new build apartment in East Molesey. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in East Molesey

    The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a quick, no chain conveyancing. East Molesey is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in East Molesey are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in East Molesey you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in East Molesey may determine 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 residence.

Been looking for a property lawyer for freehold sale conveyancing in East Molesey. I'm selling, uncomplicated no mortgage to redeem, no hurry, no onward chain. Received a quote from a lawyer for £1000 plus VAT which is a little expensive considering its so straightforward. Can I pay less for conveyancing in East Molesey?

Considering it’s a sale only, £500 + VAT would be about the lowest for sale conveyancing in East Molesey.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in East Molesey regulated by the SRA

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

  • Kww, 70 Walton Road, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 0DL
  • Robertson Rivers, Mole Cottage, 23 Creek Road, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9BE
  • Adams Delmar, 56 Ashley Road, Hampton, Middlesex, TW12 2HU
  • Bruce Macgregor And Co Solicitors, Suite F 8, The Causeway, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 0HE
  • Kagan Moss & Co, 22 The Causeway, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 0HF

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in East Molesey regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in East Molesey with expertise in commercial conveyancing in East Molesey. This will likely include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Kww, 70 Walton Road, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 0DL
  • Robertson Rivers, Mole Cottage, 23 Creek Road, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9BE
  • Adams Delmar, 56 Ashley Road, Hampton, Middlesex, TW12 2HU
  • Kagan Moss & Co, 22 The Causeway, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 0HF
  • Dixcart Legal Limited, Hillbrow House, Hillbrow Road, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9NW

Planning law solicitors in East Molesey regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in East Molesey specialising in planning law. This may include advice on planning applications and appeals
  • 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
  • Pegasus Solicitors Limited, 60 High Street, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 4EZ
  • Mundays Llp, Cedar House, 78 Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1AN
  • Wsm (solicitors) Llp, Woodcock House, Gibbard Mews, 37-38 High Street, Wimbledon, London, SW19 5BY

Neighboring Locations

Hampton
Hampton Hill
Teddington
Molesey
West Molesey
East Molesey
Thames Ditton

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

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