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Reasons to use our Godalming conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Using a local Solicitor usually results in a more personalised service. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in using a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.
  • 2 Conveyancer conveyancing firms have excellent personal links with Godalming estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 3 You can rest easier when select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Godalming has a number to pick from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 4 Notwithstanding what other on-line conveyancers tell you it could be necessary to visit your lawyer to execute contracts. Too many 3rd parties are already engaged in a homemove without having to add the postman into the pot.
  • 5 Godalming solicitors work in conjunction with Godalming estate agents, house builders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is provided to home movers every step of the way, offering all the legal expertise and help you need

Examples of recent conveyancing in Godalming since January 2025*

Sale

of terraced residence, Carlos Street, GU7 1BP completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £510,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges

Sale

of flat Charterhouse Road GU7 2AF, at the agreed sum of £255,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

Acquisition

of apartment Weyside Park GU7 1XE, acquired for £215,000. Leasehold conveyancing work included: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, securing official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

Sale

of semi property, Silo Drive, GU7 3NX completing on 15/01/2025 at a price of £465,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Godalming

My fiance’s step-father is a solicitor. I am hopeful that I will be offered friends and family pricing for conveyancing, but if not, what level of figure should I be paying for conveyancing in Godalming?

It’s advisable to request 3 or more like-for-like conveyancing estimates. Make use of our comparison tool on this page. You will notice that quotes will be different but service levels do differ between property lawyers as is true with most professions.

I have been told that property searches are a common reason for delay in Godalming conveyancing transactions. Is this right?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the findings of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature within the most frequent causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Local searches are unlikely to be the root cause of holding up conveyancing in Godalming.

How does conveyancing in Godalming differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Godalming approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is built. This is because new home sellers in Godalming typically buy the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Godalming or who has acted in the same development.

I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £305k and identified one near me in Godalming I like with amenity areas and station in the vicinity, however it's only got 52 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Godalming for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a short lease?

If you need a mortgage the shortness of the lease will likely be an issue. Reduce the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the property for at least twenty four months you could request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer regarding this matter.

Do I need to be wary about brokers that I am dealing with are recommending a web based conveyancing firm rather than a High Street Godalming conveyancing firm?

As with lots of professional services, often suggestions from family and friends can be worth their weight in gold. But there are lots of players in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, financial adviser and mortgage companies might all put forward solicitors to use. On occasion these lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but occasionally there is an underlying financial incentive behind the recommendation. You are at liberty to select your preferred conveyancer. Don't forget that most banks operate an approved list of lawyers you are obliged to use for the lender aspect of your home move.

I have recently realised that I have Seventy years left on my flat in Godalming. I am keen to get lease extension but my freeholder is absent. What should I do?

If you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be granted an extra 90 years by the Court. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you have done all that could be expected to locate the freeholder. On the whole a specialist would be helpful to carry out a search and to produce a report to be used as evidence that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is wise to seek advice from a solicitor in relation to devolving into the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court overseeing Godalming.

Godalming Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Queries before buying

    How much is the maintenance charge and ground rent on the flat? Make sure you discover if there is anything that is prohibited in the lease. For example some leases prohibit pets being allowed in in a block in Godalming. If you like the apartmentin Godalming however your dog is not allowed to live with you then you have a very difficult determination. Is there a share of the freehold?

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Godalming

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Godalming practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Stan Baring Solicitor, Suite 3, 21 Woodside Park, Catteshall Lane, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1LG
  • Ulaw (uk) Limited, The University of Law, Braboeuf Manor, Portsmouth Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1HA
  • Gbh Law Limited, Oak House Tanshire Park, Shackleford Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 6LB
  • Richard Pietrowski & Co, 4 The Mount, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4HN
  • Stevens & Bolton Llp, Wey House, Farnham Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4YD

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Godalming regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Godalming specialising in commercial conveyancing in Godalming. This could include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • Stan Baring Solicitor, Suite 3, 21 Woodside Park, Catteshall Lane, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1LG
  • Dpm Legal Services Limited, Sutton House, Weyside Park, Catteshall Lane, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1XE
  • Gbh Law Limited, Oak House Tanshire Park, Shackleford Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 6LB
  • Richard Pietrowski & Co, 4 The Mount, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4HN
  • Stevens & Bolton Trustees Limited, Wey House, Farnham Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4YD

Planning law solicitors in Godalming regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Godalming practicing in planning law. This may include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Gbh Law Limited, Oak House Tanshire Park, Shackleford Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 6LB
  • Stevens & Bolton Llp, Wey House, Farnham Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4YD
  • Barlow Robbins Llp, The Oriel, Sydenham Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3SR
  • Setfords Law Ltd, Jenner House, 1a Jenner Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3PH
  • Twm Solicitors Llp, 65 Woodbridge Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4RD

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

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