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Guildford Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 952 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Guildford
  • 2 Average time frame of 104 days for registration of title in Guildford
  • 3 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £20,581
  • 4 80% freehold and 20% leasehold conveyancing in Guildford for this year to date
  • 5 Average time from start to completion was 50 days for conveyancing in Guildford

Examples of recent conveyancing in Guildford since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Guildford

Why do I have to pay up front for conveyancing in Guildford?

If you are buying a property in Guildford your solicitor will request that you to provide them with funds to cover the search fees. This will be the total of the cost of the conveyancing searches. When the down payment is as part of the purchase price then this will be needed shortly ahead of contracts are exchanged. Any further balance that is due should be sent to your lawyer a few days prior to the day of completion.

Will commercial conveyancing searches disclose impending roadworks that may impact a commercial estate in Guildford?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Guildford will carry out a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers expend in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Guildford. The report sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Guildford.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Guildford it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately may cause delays to Guildford commercial conveyancing deals as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not carried out for residential conveyancing in Guildford.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my property can not be found. The lawyers who dealt with the conveyancing in Guildford 4 years ago are no longer around. What do I do?

These day there are duplicates made of almost everything, and your conveyancer should be aware precisely where to look for all the relevant documentation so you can buy or dispose of your house without a hitch. Where copies are not available, your lawyer can arrange cover in the form of insurance or indemnities against future claims on the property.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Guildford ahead of appointing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will refuse to grant a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Nationwide. If you e-mail us we can check with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Guildford. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Guildford especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Guildford.

How do I use your search tool to get a fee calculation from a conveyancing practitioner in Guildford on the authorised to act for my bank?

Step one is to pick a lender such as Santander, The Royal Bank of Scotland or Nottingham Building Society then specify your location such as Guildford. Conveyancing firms in Guildford and beyond should be listed.

I need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Guildford for my house move. Is there any facility to check a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

You can read published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from inquisitions started on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes recorded call for training purposes.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Guildford

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Guildford with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • Barlow Robbins Llp, The Oriel, Sydenham Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3SR
  • England Palmer, 60 Chertsey Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4HL
  • Setfords Law Ltd, Jenner House, 1a Jenner Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3PH
  • Stevens & Bolton Llp, Wey House, Farnham Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4YD
  • Twm Trust Corporation Limited, 65 Woodbridge Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4RD

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Guildford regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Guildford specialising in commercial conveyancing in Guildford. This may include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • Barlow Robbins Llp, The Oriel, Sydenham Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3SR
  • Cheyney Goulding Employee Services Limited, Ward House, Ward Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4LH
  • Cheyney Goulding Llp, Ward House, Ward Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4LH
  • England Palmer, 60 Chertsey Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4HL
  • Karslakes Solicitors Limited, 96 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3HE

Planning law solicitors in Guildford regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Guildford with expertise in planning law. This may include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Barlow Robbins Llp, The Oriel, Sydenham Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3SR
  • Setfords Law Ltd, Jenner House, 1a Jenner Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3PH
  • Stevens & Bolton Llp, Wey House, Farnham Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4YD
  • Twm Solicitors Llp, 65 Woodbridge Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4RD
  • Gcl Solicitors Llp, 3000 Cathedral Hill, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7YB

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

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