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Top reasons to use our service to help you find a high street conveyancing solicitor in Farnham

  • 1 There is a better than average chance that the the solicitors for the other party have offices in Farnham - if so sets of conveyancers will have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 2 Farnham property lawyers work in partnership with Farnham estate agents, developers, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, offering all the advice and help you need
  • 3 Our site is the first site that enables you the ability to ensure that your conveyancing in Farnham will be conducted by a law firm on your mortgage lender’s approved panel.
  • 4 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often based many kilometers away with limited understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Farnham
  • 5 Farnham conveyancing lawyers are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Farnham since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Farnham

What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Farnham? Is this really warranted?

You are right in these requests have nothing to do with conveyancing in Farnham. However these days you can not complete any conveyancing transaction if you have not handing over evidence of your identity. Ordinarily this takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence plus a council tax bill. Please note that if you are supplying your driving licence as proof of identification it must be both the paper element as well as the photo card part, one is not acceptable without the other.

Evidence of your source of funds is necessary in accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations. You should not be offended when when this is requested of you as your lawyer must retain this information on file. Your Farnham conveyancing solicitor will require evidence of proof of funds before they are able to accept any monies from you into their client account and they should also ask additional questions concerning the origin of funds.

I am buying a right to buy a flat in Farnham. Conveyancing solicitors are said to be ‘a necessary evil’ but can I do it myself?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Farnham you will have to appoint a solicitor on your mortgage company's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Farnham.

I am buying a new build flat in Farnham. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Farnham

    There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme.

I am selling my home. My previous lawyers has retired. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Farnham if that affects matters.

Do use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Farnham. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a great price which is making it all the more appealing. I have since been informed that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns purchasing a leasehold house in Farnham. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Farnham are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are purchasing in Farnham so you should seriously consider looking for a Farnham conveyancing practitioner and check that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a tenant you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions such as obtaining the freeholder’sconsent to conduct changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the property is part of an estate. Your lawyer should report to you on the legal implications.

Farnham Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

    How long is the Lease? Are there any major works anticipated that will add a premium to the maintenance fees? The best form of lease arrangement is a share of the freehold. In this scenario the tenants enjoy control and notwithstanding that a managing agent is often employed if it is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent employed by the leaseholders.

I have recently had an offer accepted on an apartment in Farnham and the estate agent that we are using recommended his lawyer. She quoted nine hundred pounds including VAT and disbursements. Does this sound like a good deal?

Don't just go on 1 estimate. You should seek like-for-like quotes for your conveyancing in Farnham. Then select one that you trust and just as important, is on the approved list of the mortgage company that you are sourcing your mortgage from.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Farnham regulated by the SRA

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

  • Clifford Cowling, 9-10 Upper Church Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PW
  • Bells Solicitors Limited, 11 South Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QX
  • Barringtons Solicitors Limited, St. George's House, 6 St. Georges Yard, Castle Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7LW
  • Bakerlaw Llp, Gostrey House, Union Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PT
  • Hadfields Butt & Bowyer, 104 West Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7ET

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Farnham

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Farnham specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • Clifford Cowling, 9-10 Upper Church Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PW
  • Bells Solicitors Limited, 11 South Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QX
  • B G Legal Services Limited, 2 Maritime House, The Hart, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7HW
  • Draper & Co Solicitors, Law House, Wellington Street, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1DZ
  • Wheelers Llp, 30 Wharf Road, Ash Vale, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 5AR

Planning law solicitors in Farnham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Farnham specialising in planning law. This will likely include advice on compulsory purchases in Farnham
  • B G Legal Services Limited, 2 Maritime House, The Hart, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7HW
  • Peyto Law, Freelands Farm House, Freelands Drive, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 0TE
  • Gbh Law Limited, Oak House Tanshire Park, Shackleford Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 6LB

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

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