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Top 5 reasons to use our service to help you select a local conveyancing solicitor in Haslemere

  • 1 Using a high street Solicitor generally results in a more personal touch. Online forums often suggest that in selecting a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 2 Excellent communication together with a wealth of expertise are key benefits that you should seek when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Haslemere property deals can become a lot more complicated as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 3 Haslemere lawyers work in conjunction with Haslemere estate agents, property finders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is offered to buyers and sellers every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 4 Chances are that the the conveyancers for the other party have offices in Haslemere - if so sets of conveyancers are likely to be less confrontational
  • 5 Haslemere property lawyer are the key to a successful Haslemere home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move

Examples of recent conveyancing in Haslemere since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Haslemere

My financial adviser has asked me for my Haslemere solicitor’s panel member for the Lloyds conveyancing panel. What is the best way to obtain this. I have called my local Haslemere office but they have not got back to me yet.

You are best placed to get this information from your Haslemere lawyer . They keep a central record lender panel numbers.

I sincerely hope you can help me. My Haslemere lawyer is assuring me that he has toapply for Haslemere conveyancing searches becausethe firm are on the Lloydssolicitor panel. Is my conveyancer correct?

You have limited options available to you. Given that you are taking out a loan with a mortgage company your conveyancing practitioner has to comply with their conditions as set out in their version of the CML Conveyancing Handbook. Your lawyer would have previously signed the Terms and Conditions of your lender’s conveyancing panel appointment which obliges them to comply with the CML Handbook requirements . Even if you were a cash buyer you would be ill advised not to carry out Haslemere conveyancing searches.

I am the registered owner of a freehold property in Haslemere yet pay rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Haslemere and has limited impact for conveyancing in Haslemere but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the generation of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

Old rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 is to be dispensed with completely.

We are aiming to move house in September. Will my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the completion day. On a separate note, can you suggest a removal company in Haslemere. Conveyancing firm was chosen prior to coming across your website.

On the day of completion you will need to pick up the house keys from your selling agent however this should only take place once the previous owners lawyers confirm to the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be collected. After that you can inform the removal men that you are ready to move in. We do not suggest a specific removal organisation but can assist you in choosing a conveyancing in Haslemere or a legal practice with expertise in conveyancing in Haslemere.

I'm the sole recipient of my late father’s will and I have everything in my name now, including the my former home in Haslemere. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in May. I want to move. I understand that there is a CML 6 month 'rule', meaning my property ownership will be considered the same way as if I'd bought the property in May. Will no one buy the property for half a year?

The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook requires conveyancers to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." By the strict wording you could be affected by that. many mortgage companies would take a sensible view as this requirement principally exists to capture the purchase and immediately sell or the wholesaling and assigning of properties.

Intending to buy a apartment in Haslemere. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the TSB conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Haslemere property lawyer is on the TSB conveyancing panel.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Haslemere. 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.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Haslemere

    Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.

Been searching for a conveyancing practitioner for leasehold sale conveyancing in Haslemere. We are selling, uncomplicated no mortgage to redeem, no rush, currently vacant. Had an estimate from a property lawyer for £900 plus VAT which is a little expensive considering its so straightforward. Is it possible to find less expensive fees for conveyancing in Haslemere?

Given that it’s a sale only, £450 + VAT should be about the best for sale conveyancing in Haslemere.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Haslemere regulated by the SRA

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

  • Potter Owtram & Peck, 42 West Street, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 2AN
  • Gardner Thorpe, 72 High Street, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 2LA
  • Brown-hovelt Veale Nelson, Stewart House, Crossways Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6HF

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Haslemere

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Haslemere practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on wrongful eviction

  • Gardner Thorpe, 72 High Street, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 2LA
  • Brown-hovelt Veale Nelson, Stewart House, Crossways Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6HF

Haslemere commercial property solicitors draw on a wide range of commercial expertise offering advice on a variety of issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Negotiating, completing and terminating commercial leases Industrial and warehouse premises Property finance transactions, including disposal and leaseback Subletting, licences and sharing occupation Land use planning and environmental matters

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

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