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Top 5 reasons to let us help you find a high street conveyancing solicitor in Kingston Vale

  • 1 Kingston Vale solicitors will have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 2 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often based many miles away with limited appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Kingston Vale
  • 3 Excellent communication and a wealth of experience are key benefits that you should seek when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Kingston Vale property deals can become a lot more stressful due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with strive to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 4 Kingston Vale solicitors work in partnership with Kingston Vale estate agents, property finders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, with the intention of reducing administrative burdens and transaction times
  • 5 Solicitor conveyancing firms have excellent personal connections with Kingston Vale estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Kingston Vale since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Kingston Vale

I am hoping to receive a mortgage with Lloyds. I would like to enlist the help of a Licensed Conveyancer in Kingston Vale. Does the Lloyds Conveyancing panel allow for conveyancers regulated by the CLC?

The Lloyds conveyancing panel is, like many other lenders, associated to the Council or Mortgage Lenders or BSA, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

What is your number one tip for finding a conveyancing solicitor in Kingston Vale

It would be unwise to be swayed by the cheapest Kingston Vale 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 assisting my sister sell her property in Kingston Vale. Does the conveyancer arrange an energy performance certificate or it is for me to coordinate?

Following the abolition of HIPs, EPC’s was retained a required part of moving property. An energy assessment must be commissioned prior to the property being marketed. It is not as aspect of the sale process that law firms normally arrange. If you are instructing a Kingston Vale conveyancing practitioner they may help arrange energy assessments given their contacts with reputable Kingston Vale energy assessors

When it comes to lenders such as TSB, do Kingston Vale lawyers incur a fee to be on the list of approved solicitors?

We are unaware of any mortgage company fees to be on their panel, although some do charge an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.

I appreciate that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Do I require this when buying a house in Kingston Vale? or I am told that there is a law dating back centuries that means some house owners living in a parish church boundary will be compelled to contribute towards repairs towards the chancel in proximity to the church. Is this a legitimate concern for conveyancing in Kingston Vale?

Unless a previous acquisition of the property completed post 12 October 2013 you could expect conveyancing practitioners handling conveyancing in Kingston Vale to remain encouraging a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £305k and identified one near me in Kingston Vale I like with open areas and station in the vicinity, however it only has 52 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Kingston Vale suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a short lease?

Should you require a home loan the shortness of the lease may be an issue. Reduce the price by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you can ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer about this.

Do I need to be suspicious that third parties that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use an online conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Kingston Vale conveyancing company?

As is the case with lots of service providers, often suggestions from family and friends can be worth their weight in gold. Nevertheless there are many players in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, financial adviser and lenders might all recommend lawyers to instruct. Sometimes the lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but occasionally there may be a financial incentive behind the endorsement. You are at liberty to appoint your preferred conveyancer. However, bear in mind that some lenders specify a panel list of lawyers you are obliged to use for the lender related work in your home move.

My wife and I are disposing of a Kingston Vale flat left to us 8 years ago in 2011. I have over ten years conveyancing know-how and, although retired, see no reason not to undertake the conveyancing. The purchaser's property lawyer has informed me that their mortgage company will not allow you to do your own conveyancing as they require the funds to be passed via a solicitor's bank account.

Lending requirements to solicitors from all mainstream lenders state that If the vendor does not have legal representation the purchaser’s lawyers should check whether the mortgage company needs to be informed so that a decision can be reached as to whether they are willing to progress.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Kingston Vale

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Kingston Vale practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • C L Clemo & Co, 88 Copse Hill, London, SW20 0EF
  • Broome Palmer Solicitors, Eldon Park House, 43 Church Road, London, SW19 5DQ
  • Peacock & Co, 94 High Street, Wimbledon Village, London, SW19 5EG
  • Peace Farnell Limited, 9 Kingsmere Road, London, SW19 6PY
  • Pegasus Solicitors Limited, 60 High Street, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 4EZ

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Kingston Vale regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Kingston Vale specialising in commercial conveyancing in Kingston Vale. This should include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • C L Clemo & Co, 88 Copse Hill, London, SW20 0EF
  • Callaghan & Co, Coombe House, 118 Coombe Lane West, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, KT2 7DD
  • Michael & Company, 75 Cottenham Park Road, London, SW20 0DR
  • Wsm (solicitors) Llp, Woodcock House, Gibbard Mews, 37-38 High Street, Wimbledon, London, SW19 5BY
  • Broome Palmer Solicitors, Eldon Park House, 43 Church Road, London, SW19 5DQ

Planning law solicitors in Kingston Vale regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Kingston Vale practicing in planning law. This could include advice on planning applications and appeals
  • Wsm (solicitors) Llp, Woodcock House, Gibbard Mews, 37-38 High Street, Wimbledon, London, SW19 5BY
  • Pegasus Solicitors Limited, 60 High Street, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 4EZ
  • Gregsons, St Christophers House, 19 Tabor Grove, London, SW19 4EX
  • Capsticks Solicitors Llp, 1 St. Georges Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4DR
  • Ashworths Solicitors Llp, The Old Exchange, 12 Compton Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 7QD

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

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