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Reasons to use our Walton On Thames conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Walton On Thames conveyancing lawyers are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 2 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Walton On Thames is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 3 Walton On Thames solicitors work in conjunction with Walton On Thames estate agents, developers, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is offered to home movers every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 4 The Walton On Thames conveyancing firms that are identified are committed to supplying value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and remortgagors in Walton On Thames
  • 5 This site is the first site offering you the ability to ensure that your conveyancing in Walton On Thames will be conducted by a solicitor on your lender’s approved panel.

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

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Walton On Thames

Do the conveyancing lawyers listed on your site carry out right to buy conveyancing in Walton On Thames?

We have identified a variety of conveyancing lawyers who can handle right to buy conveyancing work You should call the solicitors listed to obtain a costs calculation.

Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Walton On Thames costs more?

Walton On Thames leasehold conveyancing transactions usually involve additional investigations than freeholds including investigating the Lease, liaising with the Landlord such as serving applicable notices on the Landlord or managing agent, obtaining up-to-date service charge and management information, obtaining Landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts and formation documents.

We are purchasing a 3 bedroom semi in Walton On Thames. The intention is to carry out an extension to the side at the property.Will legal work on the property involve checks to see if these alterations are permitted?

Your solicitor should check the deeds as conveyancing in Walton On Thames will sometimes reveal restrictions in the title documents which prohibit categories of alterations or need the permission of another owner. Certain works need local authority planning consent and approval in compliance with building regulations. Certain locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. It would be prudent to check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

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

A selection of banks and building societies now use the accreditation scheme as the starting point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS membership however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to join their approved list of firms.

My husband and I have organised a further advance on our mortgage from Nottingham as we wish to carry out improvements to our property in Walton On Thames. Do we need to choose a nearby Walton On Thames solicitor on the Nottingham conveyancing panel to handle the legals?

Nottingham do not ordinarily require a member of their approved list of lawyers to deal with the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Nottingham panel.

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Walton On Thames before instructing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. My surveyor advised that some banks tend not give a mortgage on such a home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Walton On Thames. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Walton On Thames to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

Do I need to be suspicious that brokers that I am dealing with are recommending a nationwide conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Walton On Thames conveyancing practice?

As is the case with many service providers, often input from family and friends can be worth their weight in gold. But there are numerous players in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, financial adviser and banks may put forward conveyancers to select. Sometimes the lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but sometimes there might be a commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You are free to appoint your preferred lawyer. Don't forget that the majority of lenders specify a panel list of lawyers you must use for the mortgage related work in your home move.

Can you provide any advice for leasehold conveyancing in Walton On Thames from the point of view of saving time on the sale process?

  • Much of the frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Walton On Thames can be bypassed where you get in touch lawyers as soon as your agents start advertising the property and request that they start to put together the leasehold documentation needed by the purchasers’ representatives.
  • A minority of Walton On Thames leases require Landlord’s consent to the sale and approval of the buyers. If this is the case, you should notify your estate agents to make sure that the purchasers obtain bank and professional references. The bank reference should make it clear that the buyer is financially capable of paying the yearly service charge and the actual amount of the service charge should be quoted in the bank’s letter. You will therefore need to provide your estate agents with the actual amount of the service charge so that they can pass this information on to the purchasers or their lawyers. If you hold a share in a the Management Company, you should ensure that you have the original share document. Arranging a replacement share certificate is often a lengthy formality and frustrates many a Walton On Thames conveyancing deal. If a new share certificate is necessary, you should approach the company officers or managing agents (where applicable) for this as soon as possible. Many freeholders or Management Companies in Walton On Thames charge for providing management packs for a leasehold premises. You or your lawyers should enquire as to the fee that they propose to charge. The management pack can be applied for on or before finding a buyer, thus reducing delays. The average time it takes to receive management information is three weeks. It is the most frequent cause of delay in leasehold conveyancing in Walton On Thames.

I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord to extend my lease without any joy. Can a leaseholder apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Walton On Thames conveyancing firm to help?

Most certainly. We can put you in touch with a Walton On Thames conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Walton On Thames flat is 147 Redford Close in June 2012. The Tribunal determined the lease extension premium to be at £4,200 This case related to 1 flat. The unexpired lease term was 82.93 years.

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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 non-comprehensive list 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 Service charge disputes

  • 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

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Walton On Thames regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Walton On Thames but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Clay & Co Limited, First Floor, TW11 0HE
  • Property Transfer Co-ordination Ptc, Corner House, KT1 2NR

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

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