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If you have reached us by Googling ‘Conveyancing in Walton On Thames’ follow your intuition — you will have a better house move where you instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Walton On Thames.

Reasons to use our Walton On Thames conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Property lawyer conveyancing firms have valuable personal links with Walton On Thames selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 2 Chances are that the the solicitors for the other party are located in Walton On Thames - if so sets of solicitors are likely to have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 3 The Walton On Thames conveyancing firms that we work with are committed to supplying value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and investors in Walton On Thames
  • 4 The firms shown on our directory have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 5 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these organisations are often based many kilometers away with limited understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Walton On Thames

Examples of recent conveyancing in Walton On Thames since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Walton On Thames

I am purchasing a flat in Walton On Thames. My Solicitor is not on the mortgage company approved panel. Can I still retain my Walton On Thames conveyancing solicitor even though they are excluded from the lender panel of approved conveyancing solicitors?

You have a couple of options available to you here

  • Complete the deal with your chosen Walton On Thames property lawyer but your mortgage company will undoubtedly appoint a conveyancer on their approved panel. This will result in additional cost together with potential delay.
  • Appoint a fresh conveyancing practitioner to conduct the conveyancing, making sure they are on the bank conveyancing panel.
  • Convince your conveyancing practitioner to attempt to join the mortgage company panel

My Walton On Thames solicitor has uncovered an inconsistency when comparing the assumptions in the valuation survey and what is revealed within the conveyancing documents. My lawyer informs me that he must check that the lender is happy with this discrepancy and is content to go ahead. Is my conveyancer’s course or action right?

Your lawyer must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook specifications which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.

I purchased a freehold premises in Walton On Thames but still invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Walton On Thames and has limited impact for conveyancing in Walton On Thames but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the creation of fresh rentcharges post 1977.

Previous rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 will be extinguished.

I had intended to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Walton On Thames for our home move. Our financial adviser informed us that our mortgage lenders Santander won't deal with them. Surely this is unfair competition?

Lenders in the main imposes restrictions either the type or the amount of conveyancing practices on their approved list of lawyers. A common example of such criteria being that a law practice must have two or more partners. In addition to restricting the type of firm, some have decided to limit the number of solicitor practices they allow to represent them. You should note that Santander have no responsibility for the quality of advice provided by any member of Santander Conveyancer Panel. Mortgage fraud was a primary driver in the reduction of solicitor panels a few years ago even though there remains differing views concerning the extent of solicitor involvement in some of that fraud. Statistics from the Land Registry indicate that plenty of law firms, including some in or near Walton On Thames only conduct very few conveyances a year.

Is it the case that all Walton On Thames CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the HSBC conveyancing panel?

A selection of banks and building societies now make use of the accreditation scheme as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. CQS membership however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to remain on their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.

I have a mortgage with Virgin Money for my property in Walton On Thames. Conveyancing was finalised some time ago. Should I wish to rent out the flat and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a BTL mortgage or inform Virgin Money?

Your original mortgage agreement with Virgin Money will provide that you need their approval before renting your property as this is likely to be a breach of Virgin Money’s mortgage conditions. It may be that Virgin Money 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 Virgin Money directly. It should not be necessary to do this via a Virgin Money conveyancing panel solicitor.

It is unclear whether my mortgage offer requires a lease extension. I have called into my local Walton On Thames bank branch on a couple of occasions and was informed it wasn't an issue and they would lend. My Walton On Thames conveyancing solicitor - who is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told they refuse to lend based on their UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook minimum lease term requirements. I simply don't know who is right.

The property lawyer must comply with the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook Part 2 requirements for your bank. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the bank will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the lender to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years left on the lease.

The deeds to our house are lost. The solicitors who did the conveyancing in Walton On Thames 5 years ago are no longer around. Will I be able to sell the house?

Assuming the title is registered the information relating to your proprietorship will be retained by the Land Registry with a Title Number. It is possible to execute a search at the Land Registry, find your house and get current copies of the Registered Entries for less than a fiver. Where the property is Leasehold then the Land Registry will also normally retain a file copy of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be retrieved for twenty pounds.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Walton On Thames regulated by the SRA

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

  • Trevor Munn, Easterly Boathouse, The Towpath, Manor Road, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 2PF
  • Nichols Marcy Dawson, Portman House, Colby Road, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 2RN
  • Julian Philip & Co, Unit 3 Shepperton Business Park, Govett Avenue, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 8BA
  • Sethi & Co, 79 Staines Road West, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex, TW16 7AH
  • Meadows Ryan Solicitors Ltd, 56 Church Street, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8DP

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Walton On Thames

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Walton On Thames specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • Trevor Munn, Easterly Boathouse, The Towpath, Manor Road, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 2PF
  • Julian Philip & Co, Unit 3 Shepperton Business Park, Govett Avenue, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 8BA
  • Sethi & Co, 79 Staines Road West, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex, TW16 7AH
  • Meadows Ryan Solicitors Ltd, 56 Church Street, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8DP
  • L Francis Services Ltd, The Old Post House, 91 Heath Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8TS

Planning law solicitors in Walton On Thames regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Walton On Thames practicing in planning law. This will likely include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Galloway Hughes Llp, Aissela, 46 High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9QY
  • Hunter Peddell Property Law, Oak House, 39/41 The Parade, Claygate, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0PB
  • Mundays Llp, Cedar House, 78 Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1AN

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

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