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Kingston upon Thames Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £25,295
  • 2 Percentage of cases in Kingston upon Thames that are buy to let is 15%
  • 3 Average time from start to completion was 73 days for conveyancing in Kingston upon Thames
  • 4 Average time frame of 108 days for registration of title in Kingston upon Thames
  • 5 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £540

Examples of recent conveyancing in Kingston upon Thames since February 2026*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Kingston upon Thames

What is the optimal method for choosing a cost effective conveyancing in Kingston upon Thames?

Option 1 is to ask the people you trust whom they would instruct.

Second, look on the internet for conveyancing in Kingston upon Thames. Pick up the phone to two or three from the list and request that they email you their conveyancing charges and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will handle the legal process ahead ofcommitting.

Third is to make use of our search tool to help you find the right lawyers for you based on your own factors including area of the property,timings, complications and who the proposed mortgage company is. Don't take the bait of £100 conveyancing in Kingston upon Thames

If you had a top tip for selecting a conveyancing solicitor in Kingston upon Thames what would it be?

We would encourage you not to go for the lowest Kingston upon Thames conveyancing fees. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

I am selling my apartment. I had a double glazing fitted in January 2008, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's mortgage company, Nationwide are being difficult. The Kingston upon Thames solicitor who is on the Nationwide conveyancing panel is recommending indemnity insurance as a solution but Nationwide are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Nationwide have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Nationwide have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Nationwide may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

About to purchase maisonette in Kingston upon Thames. 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 Skipton 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 Kingston upon Thames solicitor is on the Skipton conveyancing panel.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Kingston upon Thames?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Kingston upon Thames. 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…’

How does conveyancing in Kingston upon Thames differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Kingston upon Thames contact us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is completed. This is because developers in Kingston upon Thames usually 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 Kingston upon Thames or who has acted in the same development.

Hoping to buy a property located in Kingston upon Thames and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Kingston upon Thames. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Kingston upon Thames area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Kingston upon Thames. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

We have recently had a bid accepted on our 1st house in Kingston upon Thames, and are now looking to get solicitors lined up. We have made use of the numerous comparison based websites and the fee estimates are from all over the country. Is it essential to have a Kingston upon Thames property lawyer local to our prospective new home? We are willing to do all the communicating electronically, but I guess at some point we may be required to physically go into the conveyancer's office to sign contracts?

The conveyancing practitioner does not need to be in Kingston upon Thames, but opting for local means that you can attend their offices if required, for instance, if a signature is needed urgently. Furthermore, a Kingston upon Thames solicitor is likely to be familiar with local agents and (if the vendor has chosen a local conveyancer) with them, which should help smooth the process.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Kingston upon Thames regulated by the SRA

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

  • Palmers, 89-91 Clarence Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 1QY
  • Matrix Legal Limited, Millennium House, 21 Eden Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 1BL
  • Carter Bells Llp, Kings Stone House, 12 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 1HD
  • Rose & Rose Solicitors Llp, 40 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 1HL
  • Simpson Millar Llp, 25-29 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 1LL

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Kingston upon Thames

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Kingston upon Thames practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Matrix Legal Limited, Millennium House, 21 Eden Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 1BL
  • Carter Bells Llp, Kings Stone House, 12 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 1HD
  • Rose & Rose Solicitors Llp, 40 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 1HL
  • Simpson Millar Llp, 25-29 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 1LL
  • Sherwood Wheatley, 48 High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 1HW

Planning law solicitors in Kingston upon Thames regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Kingston upon Thames with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • Pegasus Solicitors Limited, 60 High Street, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 4EZ
  • Wsm (solicitors) Llp, Woodcock House, Gibbard Mews, 37-38 High Street, Wimbledon, London, SW19 5BY
  • Galloway Hughes Llp, Aissela, 46 High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9QY
  • Gregsons, St Christophers House, 19 Tabor Grove, London, SW19 4EX
  • Hunter Peddell Property Law, Oak House, 39/41 The Parade, Claygate, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0PB

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

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