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  • 1 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Fetcham regularly deal withlocal issues specific to Fetcham and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and speedier conveyancing.
  • 2 Fetcham conveyancer are the linchpin to a successful Fetcham home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction
  • 3 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor usually results in a more personal touch. Sometimes when dealing with a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 Our site is the only site offering you the facility to ensure that your conveyancing in Fetcham will be conducted by a law firm on your lender’s conveyancing panel.
  • 5 Our site offers most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory listing mortgage company approved property lawyers delivering conveyancing in Fetcham who are regulated by the SRA or CLC.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Fetcham since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Fetcham

Me and my fiance are purchasing a 3 bedroom apartment in Fetcham with a mortgage. We like our Fetcham conveyancer, however the lender advise she’s not on their "panel". It seems we have little choice but to select one of the mortgage company panel conveyancing practices or keep our Fetcham solicitor as well as pay for one of their panel firms to represent them. This seems very unfair; is there anything we can do?

No, not really. The mortgage offered to you is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the bank’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 Fetcham conveyancing lawyer to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.

My partner and I are acquiring a newly constructed duplex in Fetcham and my conveyancer is telling me that she has to the lender to reveal incentives from the seller. I am under pressure to exchange contracts and I would rather not delay deal. is my lawyer playing by the book?

You should not exchange unless you have been advised to do so by your conveyancer. A precondition to being on a lender panel is to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions. The CML Conveyancing Handbook requires that your lawyer have the appropriate Disclosure of Incentive form completed by the developer and accepted by your lender.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Fetcham?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Fetcham. 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…’

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Fetcham. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Fetcham

    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. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Please supply a car parking plan.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Fetcham in advance of retaining lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may refuse to issue a mortgage on this type of premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. If you contact us we can check via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Fetcham. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Fetcham to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

In relation to leasehold conveyancing in Fetcham what are the most common lease problems?

Leasehold conveyancing in Fetcham is not unique. All leases are unique and drafting errors can result in certain clauses are erroneous. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:

    A duty to insure the building

You will have difficulties when selling your property if you have a defective lease primarily because it impacts on the ability to obtain a mortgage on the property. HSBC Bank, Chelsea Building Society, and Britannia all have very detailed conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease is defective they may refuse to provide security, forcing the buyer to withdraw.

Fetcham Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

    This information is useful as a) areas could result in problems in the building as the communal areas may begin to deteriorate if maintenance remain unpaid b) if the leasehold owners have an issue with the running of the building you will want to have complete disclosure Is the freehold owned collectively by the leaseholders?

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Fetcham regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Fetcham practicing in commercial conveyancing in Fetcham. This should include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • Palmer And Palmer Solicitors Limited, 1 Hazel Parade, Penrose Road, Fetcham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 9PY
  • V L Humphreys & Co, Greensleeves, The Chase, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 2GR
  • Coleman & Betts, Bank Chambers, 20 North Street, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7AT
  • Julie West Solicitor, 4 The Axis Centre, Cleeve Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7RD
  • A J Lutley, Springfield, Rookery Hill, Ashtead Park, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 1HY

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Fetcham regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Fetcham but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Sutherland & Co , Crown House, KT20 7ST

Planning law solicitors in Fetcham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Fetcham practicing in planning law. This should include advice on special planning controls
  • Mundays Llp, Cedar House, 78 Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1AN
  • Downs Solicitors Llp, 156 High Street, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1BQ
  • Hunter Peddell Property Law, Oak House, 39/41 The Parade, Claygate, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0PB
  • Galloway Hughes Llp, Aissela, 46 High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9QY

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