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Conveyancing in Malden Rushett : Keep it Local

Reasons to use our Malden Rushett conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Solicitor conveyancing firms have excellent personal connections with Malden Rushett estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 2 Personal touch and a wealth of experience are key benefits that you should seek when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Malden Rushett home moves can become significantly more complicated because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed endeavour to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 3 There is a better than average chance that the the solicitors for the other party are based in Malden Rushett - if so both parties will be less confrontational
  • 4 This site is the only site offering you the ability to check that your conveyancing in Malden Rushett will be conducted by a property lawyer on your mortgage lender’s conveyancing panel.
  • 5 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor on the whole means that you will receive a more personal touch. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, your conveyancing is dealt with by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Malden Rushett since August 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Malden Rushett

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Malden Rushett?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Malden Rushett. 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 Malden Rushett differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Malden Rushett come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is completed. This is because developers in Malden Rushett typically purchase the site, 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Malden Rushett or who has acted in the same development.

I decided to have a survey completed on a house in Malden Rushett ahead of instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. The surveyor has said that some lenders may not grant a loan on this type of house.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements for example to Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Malden Rushett. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

My business partner and I are wishing to take an assignment of a lease of an office on the high street. Can you recommend lawyers offering no-sale-no costs for non-domestic conveyancing in Malden Rushett for under £2000?

We are happy to recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Malden Rushett, including the sale and purchase of businesses as well as simply premises. If you are looking to purchase or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we can find you the right lawyer. As for the costs this will depend on the structure and nuances of the deal. Please provide us with your details or telephone us so that we may provide you with a detailed commercial conveyancing quote.

I am looking at a couple of apartments in Malden Rushett which have in the region of 50 years unexpired on the leases. Will this present a problem?

There are no two ways about it. A leasehold flat in Malden Rushett is a wasting asset as a result of the shortening lease. The nearer the lease gets to its expiry date, the more it adversely affects the marketability of the property. For most buyers and lenders, leases with less than 75 years become less and less attractive. On a more positive note, leaseholders can extend their leases by serving a Section 42 Notice. One stipulation is that they must have owned the property for two years (unlike a Section 13 notice for purchasing the freehold, when leaseholders can participate from day one of ownership). When successful, they will have the right to an extension of 90 years to the current term and ground rent is effectively reduced to zero. Before moving forward with a purchase of premises with a short lease term remaining you should talk to a solicitor specialising in lease extensions and leasehold enfranchisement. We are are happy to put you in touch with Malden Rushett conveyancing experts who will explain the options available to you during an initial telephone conversation free of charge. More often than not it is possible to negotiate informally with the freeholder to extend the lease. They may agree to a smaller lump sum and an increase in the ground rent, but to shorter extension terms in return. You need to ensure that the agreed terms represent good long-term value compared with the standard benefits of the Section 42 Notice and that onerous clauses are not inserted into any redrafting of the lease.

I am the proprietor of a two-bedroom flat in Malden Rushett. Given that I can not reach agreement with the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the sum payable for the purchase of the freehold?

if there is a absentee landlord or where there is dispute about what the lease extension should cost, under the relevant statutes it is possible to make an application to the LVT to calculate the premium.

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Malden Rushett property is Flat D 15 Claremont Gardens in September 2013. TheTribunal determined in accordance with section48 and Schedule13 of the Leasehold Reform,Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 that the premium for the extended lease should be fourteen thousand one hundred and eighty seven pounds (£14,187.00) This case affected 1 flat.

We have today had a bid accepted on our first home in Malden Rushett, and need to get solicitors instructed. I have made use of the different comparison based websites and the fee estimates are from all across the England and Wales. Is it important to have a Malden Rushett conveyancing practitioner local to your prospective property? We are content to do all the communicating electronically, but I am thinking at some point we may be required to attend the property lawyer's office to sign documents?

The conveyancer does not have to be in Malden Rushett, but choosing local means that you have the option to go in if required, for instance, if a signature is needed urgently. In addition, a Malden Rushett solicitor is likely to be familiar with local agents and (if the vendor has chosen a local conveyancing practitioner) with them, which will help keep things moving faster.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Malden Rushett regulated by the SRA

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

  • Scott Son & Chitty, First Floor, The Old Bank, 50 The Street, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 1AZ
  • Hunter Peddell Property Law, Oak House, 39/41 The Parade, Claygate, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0PB
  • Bwt Law Llp, 6 South Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7PF
  • Julie West Solicitor, 4 The Axis Centre, Cleeve Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7RD
  • Gumersalls, The White House, 16 Waterloo Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8AZ

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Malden Rushett regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Malden Rushett but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Sutherland & Co , Crown House, KT20 7ST
  • Property Transfer Co-ordination Ptc, Corner House, KT1 2NR
  • Clay & Co Limited, First Floor, TW11 0HE

Planning law solicitors in Malden Rushett regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Malden Rushett practicing in planning law. This may include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Hunter Peddell Property Law, Oak House, 39/41 The Parade, Claygate, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0PB
  • Galloway Hughes Llp, Aissela, 46 High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9QY
  • Mundays Llp, Cedar House, 78 Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1AN
  • Cuff And Gough Llp, Lamborn Place, 26 High Street, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 2LJ
  • Pegasus Solicitors Limited, 60 High Street, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 4EZ

Neighboring Locations

Esher and Claygate
Chessington
Malden Rushett
Ashtead

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

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