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Reasons to use our Lightwater conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s conveyancers have offices in Lightwater - if so sets of solicitors are likely to have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 2 Using a a family Solicitor in the main results in a more personal touch. Sometimes when dealing with a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 3 You can gain comfort when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Lightwater has a number to choose from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 4 The organisations listed on our directory have a mix of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.
  • 5 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Lightwater is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Lightwater since November 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Lightwater

Can conveyancing in Lightwater to be done inside 3 weeks?

In the event that the seller is applying a tight deadline to complete it is advisable to make sure that your conveyancer is familiar with the area as they will have local connections and insight. It is possible that they may have conducted otherhouses in the same street. You would be best advised to use a Lightwater conveyancing solicitor. In addition, double check that the lawyer is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is believed that just under twenty per cent of Lightwater conveyancing deals are delayed or derailed after finding out that a purchaser’s lawyer was not on their mortgage lender’s list of approved solicitors. In many cases this discovery resulted in the conveyancing being delayed by as much as 21 days. It is said that this issue affects approximately one hundred thousand home sales annually. Almost all Lightwater conveyancing firms can not act for certain banks so do check at the outset.

We see that you have a post code search directory identifying solicitors on the Nottingham conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I appoint them for our own conveyancing in Lightwater?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Nottingham conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Lightwater.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Lightwater

There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in Lightwater and Solicitor practices in Lightwater offering conveyancing We would stress that the two are supervised by regulatory bodies with both specialising in the legal aspects of transferring property. The two can deal with other property legal work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.

My wife and I buying a 3 bedroom semi in Lightwater. The intention is to carry out a loft conversion at the property.Will the conveyancing process include investigations to determine if these alterations are prohibited?

Your conveyancer should review the deeds as conveyancing in Lightwater can sometimes reveal restrictions in the title documents which prevent certain alterations or require the permission of a 3rd party. Certain works require local authority planning permissions and approval under the building regulations. Some locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or affect extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor before you commit yourself to a purchase.

I currently have a mortgage with Leeds Building Society for my property in Lightwater. Conveyancing has been completed a year ago. In the event that I decide to rent out the flat and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a buy-to-let mortgage or inform Leeds Building Society?

You must advise Leeds Building Society prior to letting out your property as this is likely to be a breach of Leeds Building Society’s mortgage conditions. In many cases banks or building societies will permit you to let out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Leeds Building Society directly. It should not be necessary to do this via a Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel lawyer.

Should commercial conveyancing searches disclose impending roadworks that could affect a commercial property in Lightwater?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Lightwater will conduct a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Lightwater. The report provides definitive data 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 Lightwater.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Lightwater it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately can cause delays to Lightwater commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not conducted for domestic conveyancing in Lightwater.

How does conveyancing in Lightwater differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Lightwater come to us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is ready to move into. This is because house builders in Lightwater tend to purchase 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 property lawyers 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 used to new build conveyancing in Lightwater or who has acted in the same development.

I am selling my house. My past lawyers closed down. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Lightwater if that affects matters.

Do use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Lightwater. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes with a minimum of fuss.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Lightwater regulated by the SRA

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

  • Neale Turk Rochfort, 12 Kings Ride, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 4JG
  • Heald Nickinson, Lansdowne House, Knoll Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3SY
  • Lee & Company, 2 Princess Way, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3SP
  • Foster Harrington Solicitors Limited, 22 Park Street, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3PL
  • Benjamin H Dorman, Northwood House, Sunning Avenue, Sunningdale, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9PW

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Lightwater

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Lightwater specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on wrongful eviction

  • Neale Turk Rochfort, 12 Kings Ride, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 4JG
  • Heald Nickinson, Lansdowne House, Knoll Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3SY
  • Lee & Company, 2 Princess Way, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3SP
  • Benjamin H Dorman, Northwood House, Sunning Avenue, Sunningdale, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9PW
  • Hyland Fitzwater Limited (incorporating C.a.g.solicitors), 44 Chertsey Road, Chobham, Woking, Surrey, GU24 8PJ

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Lightwater regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Lightwater but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Vickery Conveyancing Ltd, 75/79 Park Street, GU15 3PE
  • Lyons And Company Conveyancing Llp, 6 Anchor Crescent, GU21 2PD
  • Bradleys Property And Probate Lawyers, 76 Frimley High Street, GU16 7HP
  • Brogan Property Lawyers Ltd, 90 High Street, GU16 7JE
  • Sunningdale Property Lawyers, 13 Hermitage Parade, SL5 7HE

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

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