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Conveyancing in Raynes Park : Keep it Local

Main reasons to use our service to assist you find a high street conveyancing solicitor in Raynes Park

  • 1 Raynes Park lawyers have a significant edge when it comes to Raynes Park conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can impact your home move
  • 2 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor on the whole means that you will receive a more bespoke service. Sometimes when dealing with a an online conveyancing factory, your conveyancing is handled by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 3 Chances are that the the conveyancers for the other party are located in Raynes Park - if so both parties are likely to be familiar
  • 4 No matter what any alternative lawyers may claim it may be necessary to attend your lawyer to execute contracts. Too many 3rd parties are already involved in a house sale without having to add Royal Mail into the pot.
  • 5 Raynes Park solicitors work in partnership with Raynes Park estate agents, developers, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is provided to clients every step of the way, with the intention of reducing administrative burdens and transaction times

Examples of recent conveyancing in Raynes Park since December 2024*

Transfer

of terraced premises, Vernon Avenue, SW20 8BW completing on 14/01/2025 at a price of £815,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion, ordering official copies of the title

Purchase

of flat Grand Drive SW20 0JT, acquired for £542,000. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

Transfer

of semi property, Firstway, SW20 0JD completing on 06/01/2025 at a price of £775,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s conveyancer

Disposal

of detached residence property, Dorien Road, SW20 8EJ completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £903,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, obtaining official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Raynes Park

We are buying a 2 bedroom apartment in Raynes Park with a mortgage. We wish to retain our Raynes Park solicitor, however the lender advise she’s not on their "panel". We have to appoint one of the lender panel firms or keep our Raynes Park conveyancing practitioner and pay for one of their panel ones to act for them. This feels very unfair; can we not demand that the mortgage company use our Raynes Park lawyer ?

No, not really. The mortgage offered to you is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the bank’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your Raynes Park conveyancing lawyer to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.

Can the conveyancing solicitors to be found on your site carry out auction conveyancing in Raynes Park?

There are a few auction lawyers we can put you in touch with those specialising in auction conveyancing. Raynes Park is one of our locations in which our lawyers are based.

We're in Raynes Park, First time buyers buying with a mortgage (lender is Lloyds , and our solicitor is on the Lloyds conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?

The fact that your lawyer is on the Lloyds conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no conveyancing practitioner should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.

Are there any apps to assist me to identify a Raynes Park solicitor on the Bank of Scotland conveyancing panel? I have a car and am happy to travel upto 10kilometers to meet the solicitor.

You can use the facility on this website. Please choose the bank and your location and you will see a number of Raynes Park conveyancing lawyers locally. We have detailed some Raynes Park conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can contact them to check whether they are on the Bank of Scotland approved list

In sourcing the internet for the phrase conveyancing in Raynes Park it shows results of many conveyancersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable solicitor for me?

The ideal method of choosing the right conveyancer is via trusted referral, so seek the guidance of colleagues and relatives who have acquired a property in Raynes Park or a respected estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Raynes Park differ, so it's a good idea to secure a minimum of four fee estimates from varying types of law firms. Dont forget to clarify what costs in the quote includes.

I today plan to offer on a house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable figure which is making it more attractive. I have since found out that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are issues buying a leasehold house in Raynes Park. Conveyancing solicitors have not yet been instructed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Raynes Park are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. We note that you are buying in Raynes Park so you should seriously consider looking for a Raynes Park conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions such as obtaining the freeholder’spermission to carry out changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the estate where the property is located on an estate. Your solicitor will appraise you on the various issues.

I am the registered owner of a ground flat in Raynes Park. In the absence of agreement between myself and the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the premium due for a lease extension?

Absolutely. We can put you in touch with a Raynes Park conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Raynes Park property is 33 The Maisonettes Alberta Avenue in June 2014. the Tribunal decided that the premium payable for the grant of a new lease be the sum of £20,680 (Twenty Thousand six hundred and eighty pounds). This case was in relation to 1 flat. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 60.43 years.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Raynes Park regulated by the SRA

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

  • Burnley Jones Bate & Co, 7 Approach Road, Raynes Park, London, SW20 8BA
  • Jeremy Marozzi & Co Solicitors, 12 Merton Park Parade, Wimbledon, London, SW19 3NT
  • Michael & Company, 75 Cottenham Park Road, London, SW20 0DR
  • C L Clemo & Co, 88 Copse Hill, London, SW20 0EF
  • Stone & Stone Solicitors Llp, 16 Crown Lane, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5BP

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Raynes Park regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Raynes Park specialising in commercial conveyancing in Raynes Park. This could include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • Burnley Jones Bate & Co, 7 Approach Road, Raynes Park, London, SW20 8BA
  • Jeremy Marozzi & Co Solicitors, 12 Merton Park Parade, Wimbledon, London, SW19 3NT
  • Michael & Company, 75 Cottenham Park Road, London, SW20 0DR
  • C L Clemo & Co, 88 Copse Hill, London, SW20 0EF
  • Stone & Stone Solicitors Llp, 16 Crown Lane, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5BP

Planning law solicitors in Raynes Park regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Raynes Park with expertise in planning law. This should include advice on development on contaminated land
  • Jeremy Marozzi & Co Solicitors, 12 Merton Park Parade, Wimbledon, London, SW19 3NT
  • Crescent Law, 81 London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5HP
  • 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

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

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