Are the New Malden conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the Santander conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by Santander?
New Malden conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Santander conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Santander directly.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in New Malden. My lender is Platform
Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 29/5/2026, the requirements read as follows :
Should commercial conveyancing searches disclose proposed roadworks that could affect a commercial land in New Malden?
Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in New Malden will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers expend in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in New Malden. The search result sets out 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 New Malden.
For each commercial conveyancing transaction in New Malden it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately could result in delays to New Malden commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not conducted for domestic conveyancing in New Malden.
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in New Malden before instructing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor advised that some banks tend not issue a loan on this type of property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements from Halifax. If you call us we can look into this further with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in New Malden. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in New Malden especially if they are acquainted with such properties in New Malden.
My husband and I are 14 days into a residential purchase having been directed to solicitors by the local agent to handle our conveyancing in New Malden. I am not happy. Could you help me find new solicitors?
They would have to be really poor to suggest changing them. Has the loan offer been sent? If so you must inform them of the new conveyancer and have the loan are re-issued. Your solicitor ideally should be on the lenders approved list to avoid added expenses and delays. That should be your starting point. The find a solicitor tool should assist you in finding a lender approved lawyer for your home move in New Malden
I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that seems to meet my requirements, at a reasonable price which is making it all the more appealing. I have just discovered that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are issues buying a house with a leasehold title in New Malden. Conveyancing solicitors have not yet been appointed. Will they explain the issues?
Most houses in New Malden are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in New Malden so you should seriously consider shopping around for a New Malden conveyancing practitioner and be sure that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a leaseholder you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions such as requiring the landlord’sconsent to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the house is part of an estate. Your conveyancer will advise you fully on all the issues.
I own a second floor flat in New Malden. Given that I can not reach agreement with the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the amount payable for a lease extension?
You certainly can. We can put you in touch with a New Malden conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension case for a New Malden residence 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 related to 1 flat.