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Conveyancing in Farnham Common : Keep it Local

Reasons to use our Farnham Common conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The Farnham Common conveyancing firms that are identified are dedicated to providing the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and remortgagors in Farnham Common
  • 2 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Farnham Common is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 3 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often located many kilometers away with limited understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Farnham Common
  • 4 Over the years Farnham Common conveyancer have established excellent working relationships with Farnham Common local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of handling your conveyancing in Farnham Common.
  • 5 Lawyer conveyancing lawyers have valuable personal links with Farnham Common estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Farnham Common since January 2025*

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Disposal

of apartment The Broadway SL2 3PP, at purchase price of £345,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

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Transfer

of detached residence premises, Broom Hill, SL2 4PU completing on 23/01/2025 at a price of £875,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, obtaining official copies of the title

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Sale

of semi-detached premises, Hogfair Lane, SL1 8BU completing on 20/01/2025 at a price of £975,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

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Disposal

of semi premises, Lent Green Lane, SL1 7AS completing on 27/01/2025 at a price of £297,642. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion, securing official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Farnham Common

My wife and I are buying a 1 bedroom apartment in Farnham Common with a mortgage. We like our Farnham Common solicitor, but the mortgage company says she’s not on their "panel". It appears that we have no choice but to appoint one of the mortgage company panel firms or continue with our Farnham Common solicitor as well as pay for one of their panel ones to act for them. We regard this is inequitable; is there anything we can do?

Unfortunately,no. The mortgage offered to you is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the lender’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. Another option that might be available is for your Farnham Common conveyancing solicitor to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.

Do I select a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Farnham Common?

There are two types of lawyers who can carry out conveyancing in Farnham Common namely CLC regulated conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals administer the legal services that required to complete the disposal or purchase of property. Both are duty bound to carry out Farnham Common conveyancing to the same standards and guidelines so you may be safe in the knowledge that your conveyancing will be properly carried out and that all requirements and steps should be suitably followed.

I had a mortgage agreed in principle with Clydesdale. Farnham Common conveyancing lawyers are selected. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Clydesdale?

There is no definitive answer here. Have Clydesdale done the survey? Have you informed Clydesdale as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

I've read lots of house buying guides, I note that it is considered advisable to get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Farnham Common solicitor - who is on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. is that correct?

Bank of Ireland will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Bank of Ireland will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. You may wish to consider appointing your own Farnham Common surveyor to carry out a survey or prepare a home buyers report on the property. It is up to you to satisfy yourself that the property is structurally sound before you buy it. If the survey or report reveals that building work is needed, you should tell your solicitor. You may wish to renegotiate with the seller.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Farnham Common?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Farnham Common. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

We're first time buyers - had an offer accepted, yet the property agent informed us that the seller will only proceed if we use their recommended lawyers as they need an ‘expedited deal’. We would rather use a local conveyancer who is familiar with conveyancing in Farnham Common

We suspect that the owner is unaware of this demand. If they desire ‘a quick sale', alienating a genuine purchaser is counter productive. Speak to the vendors direct and explain that (a)you are genuine purchasers (b)you are ready to progress, with mortgage lined up © you are unencumbered (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you will continue to appoint your preferred Farnham Common conveyancing solicitors - as opposed tothose that will give their negotiator at the agency a kickback or achieve conveyancing thresholds set by corporate headquarters.

I am looking at a two apartments in Farnham Common which have about forty five years left on the leases. Do I need to be concerned?

There are plenty of short leases in Farnham Common. The lease is a right to use the premises for a period of time. As the lease gets shorter the value of the lease reduces and it becomes more expensive to acquire a lease extension. This is why it is generally wise to extend the lease term. Sometimes it is difficult to sell a property with a short lease as mortgage lenders may be reluctant to lend money on such properties. Lease enfranchisement can be a difficult process. We advise that you get professional help from a conveyancer and surveyor with experience in this field.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Farnham Common - A selection of Queries Prior to buying

    How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their maintenance charge payments? Please note if it is less than eighty years it will affect the value of the property. Check with your lender that they are happy with remaining years on the lease. A short lease means that you will most likely have to extend the lease at some point and you need to have some idea of how much this would cost. For most Farnham Commonlease extensions you would be be obliged to have owned the property for a couple of years in order to be legally able to extend the lease. What is the annual service fee and ground rent?

Finally, a loan offer from a mortgage company for the remortgage of my 2 bedroom flat is expected within the next few days. Can you recommend a low cost remortgage conveyancing practitioner in Farnham Common ?

You have come to the wrong place to search for a cheap conveyancing solicitors in Farnham Common. Our goal is to offer value for money conveyancing but we do not aim to advertise as being the cheapest. Resist the temptation to appoint brokers offering low cost conveyancing in Farnham Common.At best, in opting for cheap conveyancing, you will get what you pay for and at worst you will end up being stung for extras and still not get the service you were hoping for.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Farnham Common regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Farnham Common practicing in commercial conveyancing in Farnham Common. This should include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Linkside Solicitors, 71 High Street, Burnham, Bucks, SL1 7JX
  • B P Collins Llp, Collins House, 32-38 Station Road, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8EL
  • B P Collins Trust Corporation Limited, Collins House, 32-38 Station Road, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8EL
  • Rai Solicitors, 19, Stoke Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5AH
  • Owen White Limited, Senate House, 62-70 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3SR

Planning law solicitors in Farnham Common regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Farnham Common with expertise in planning law. This will likely include advice on tree preservation orders
  • Louise Greer, 43 Switchback Road North, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7QX
  • Colemans Solicitors Llp, 21 Marlow Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7AA
  • Turbervilles, Hill House, 118 High Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1JT
  • Iliffes Booth Bennett, Capital Court, 30 Windsor Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1AB

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Farnham Common is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the mortgage company (where appropriate)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Agreeing adjustments to the the Transfer deed
  • Corresponding with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to the appropriate parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the change in proprietorship and the mortgage (if appropriate) at the HM Land Registry.

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

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