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Reasons to use our Knaphill conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The companies listed on our directory have a mix of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.
  • 2 The Knaphill conveyancing practitioners that are identified are dedicated to providing the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and remortgagors in Knaphill
  • 3 No matter what any other sites say it may be important to visit your lawyer to sign legal papers. Too many 3rd parties are already engaged in a house sale without having to add the postman into the mix.
  • 4 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Knaphill have a grasp oflocal issues peculiar to Knaphill and therefore you may benefit from better advice and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 5 Excellent communication and pure property local knowledge are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Knaphill conveyancing can be made significantly more stressful as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with strive to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Knaphill since September 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Knaphill

Why would I instruct a Knaphill conveyancing company when web based conveyancers are cheap by comparison?

By all means make sure that you scrutinise conveyancing costs in Knaphill and you should seek an affordable quote but don’t become consumed with hunting for the lowest priced Knaphill conveyancer. Finding the right conveyancer can be the distinction between a seamless and a stressful house move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert advice from a specialist conveyancer. Emails can't replace a phone discussion and are no substitute for a one to one meeting. Our partner firms will allocate you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor that will deal with your conveyancing from beginning to end, giving the sort of personalised service that you will never get with an web based conveyancer. Our lawyers will keep you updated on progress and keep you informed. If you ever need to call the office you will be sure who you need to speak to and we'll be sure you are kept fully informed.

I had intended to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Knaphill for our house purchase. Our broker has since advised us that our bank Halifax won't deal with them. Surely this is unfair competition?

A mortgage company can direct that an approved conveyancer act for it. You would be liable to meet the charges for this. Try using our tool to choose a solicitor to conduct conveyancing in Knaphill on the Halifax member panel.

Please help - my lawyer says that lack of building regulations insurance is needed on my purchase. What is the typical level of cover needed for conveyancing in Knaphill?

The right level of lack of building regulations indemnity insurance depends on who your lender is. It would differ for example between Birmingham Midshires and Virgin Money. Conveyancing solicitors as opposed to borrowers take out such insurances.

I'm spending time looking at houses in Knaphill and I am now considering a potential offer. Should I already have a lawyer in place at this stage? I will be getting a mortgage with Bank of Ireland.

You should start obtaining conveyancing quotes from solicitors ASAP. Once you decide who you want to use and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their contact information on to the EA. Given that you are seeking a mortgage with Bank of Ireland, make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Knaphill. I have a mortgage agreed with TSB. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with TSB, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the TSB conveyancing panel.

I note that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Do I need chancel insurance when acquiring a residence in Knaphill? or I am told that there is a law dating back centuries that means some house owners living in a parish church boundary may be liable to contribute towards repairs towards the chancel in proximity to the church. Is this suitable for conveyancing in Knaphill?

Unless a prior acquisition of the premises took place after 12 October 2013 you could take it that conveyancing practitioners carrying out conveyancing in Knaphill to remain recommending a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

I have recently realised that I have Sixty One years remaining on my lease in Knaphill. I need to get lease extension but my freeholder is missing. What should I do?

If you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be lengthened by the Court. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you have used your best endeavours to find the freeholder. On the whole a specialist would be helpful to carry out a search and prepare a report to be accepted by the court as evidence that the freeholder can not be located. It is advisable to get professional help from a conveyancer both on proving the landlord’s absence and the application to the County Court overseeing Knaphill.

Knaphill Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Queries Prior to Purchasing

    The best form of lease structure is where the freehold interest is in the ownership of the leaseholders. In this arrangement the tenants have being in charge if their destiny and even though a managing agent is frequently retained where the building is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent is directed by the tenants. What prohibitions are there in the Knaphill Lease?

Why can't I complete my conveyancing in Knaphill on Good Friday?

Because on completion the sale price will pass between the banks of the buyer and seller's lawyer and currently this can only happen on a business day. It is not possible to complete on a weekend either.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Knaphill

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Knaphill with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Hyland Fitzwater Limited (incorporating C.a.g.solicitors), 44 Chertsey Road, Chobham, Woking, Surrey, GU24 8PJ
  • Buglear Bate & Co, 31 Guildford Road, Woking, Surrey, GU22 7QQ
  • W.davies & Son Limited, Acorn House, 5 Chertsey Road, Woking, Surrey, GU21 5AB
  • Mark Gough Solicitor, 145 High Street, Old Woking, Surrey, GU22 9JW
  • Artington Services Limited, Damar House, Coach Road, Ottershaw, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 0PA

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Knaphill regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Knaphill but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Lyons And Company Conveyancing Llp, 6 Anchor Crescent, GU21 2PD
  • Property Law Partners Ltd, No 1 Crown Square, GU21 6HR
  • Parklands Property Lawyers Ltd, Headley House, GU2 9JX
  • Bradleys Property And Probate Lawyers, 76 Frimley High Street, GU16 7HP
  • Brogan Property Lawyers Ltd, 90 High Street, GU16 7JE

Planning law solicitors in Knaphill regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Knaphill practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • W.davies & Son Limited, Acorn House, 5 Chertsey Road, Woking, Surrey, GU21 5AB
  • Gcl Solicitors Llp, 3000 Cathedral Hill, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7YB
  • Twm Solicitors Llp, 65 Woodbridge Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4RD
  • Neale Turk Rochfort, 12 Kings Ride, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 4JG
  • Stevens & Bolton Llp, Wey House, Farnham Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4YD

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

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