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Reasons to use our Walton on the Hill conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The Walton on the Hill conveyancing practitioners that we work with are committed to providing value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and remortgagors in Walton on the Hill
  • 2 Using a local Solicitor generally means that you will receive a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, your conveyancing is handled by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 3 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these organisations are often located hundreds of kilometers away with little understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Walton on the Hill
  • 4 You can gain comfort when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Walton on the Hill has a number to select from, but for a truly dependable and reliable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 5 There is a better than average chance that the the conveyancers for the other party are located in Walton on the Hill - if so sets of lawyers are likely to be familiar

Examples of recent conveyancing in Walton on the Hill since December 2024*

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of house premises, Kingswood Road, KT20 5EE completing on 14/01/2025 at a price of £820,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s conveyancer

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Disposal

of detached residence residence, The Dell, KT20 5TQ completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £955,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

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Transfer

of semi residence, Whitegate Way, KT20 5NS completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £465,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

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Sale

of terraced premises, Preston Manor Road, KT20 5FB completing on 23/01/2025 at a price of £537,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: securing official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Walton on the Hill

I can't travel far from Walton on the Hill. What is the rationale as to why all Walton on the Hill conveyancing practitioners aren't included on all bank panels?

Lenders point to the fact that solicitor-led fraud is thought to be responsible for millions of pounds of fraud every year.The removal of law firms off of lender panels started with the rise in mortgage fraud, which prompted a thematic review by the Financial Services Authority in 2011. Its outcome included recommendations for mortgage companies to review their conveyancing panels, which triggered a major policy change in the sector. This led to mortgage companies purging less reputable firms from their panel of approved lawyers .

I am under pressure from the seller of a property in Walton on the Hill to sign contracts within four weeks. What can I do to accelerate the legal process?

First, If the seller is applying pressure to sign contracts we would recommend that your lawyer is familiar with the area as they will benefit local connections and insight. It is possible that they would have conducted previoushomes in the same road. Therefore consider using a Walton on the Hill conveyancing lawyer. In addition, ensure that the lawyer is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is estimated that nearly one in five of Walton on the Hill conveyancing deals are held up or jeopardised after finding out that a buyer’s lawyer was not on their mortgage lender’s panel. In many cases this discovery resulted in the legal transfer of property being delayed by almost 21 days. It is believed that this issue impacts in the region of 100,000 home moves annually. Almost all Walton on the Hill conveyancing practices can not act for certain banks so do check as early as possible.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our house can not be found. The lawyers who handled the conveyancing in Walton on the Hill 4 years ago no longer exist. What are my options?

You no longer need to hold title official documentation to evidence that you are the owner of your registered land or premises, given that the Land Registry hold details of all registered land or property electronically.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Walton on the Hill in advance of instructing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies tend refuse to give a loan on such a premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can investigate 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 Walton on the Hill. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Walton on the Hill especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Walton on the Hill.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Walton on the Hill. I've land on a web site which appears to be the perfect offering If it is possible to get all this stuff completed via web that would be ideal. Do I need to be concerned? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I've found a house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a great figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have subsequently found out that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are issues purchasing a leasehold house in Walton on the Hill. Conveyancing solicitors have not yet been appointed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in Walton on the Hill are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in Walton on the Hill so you should seriously consider looking for a Walton on the Hill conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions such as requiring the freeholder’sconsent to carry out alterations. You may also be required to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the property is located on an estate. Your lawyer should advise you fully on all the issues.

I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord to extend my lease without getting anywhere. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on such issues? Can you recommend a Walton on the Hill conveyancing firm to act on my behalf?

Where there is a missing landlord or if there is dispute about what the lease extension should cost, under the relevant legislation it is possible to make an application to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to make a decision on the premium.

An example of a Lease Extension case for a Walton on the Hill 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 related to 1 flat. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 60.43 years.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Walton on the Hill

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Walton on the Hill specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Bowles & Co Solicitors Llp, 18 Church Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 4QD
  • Daley Solicitors, 42a High Street, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 9AT
  • Bwt Law Llp, 6 South Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7PF
  • Pendrigh Makin Limited, Old Wheel House, 31-37 Church Street, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0AD
  • Lancasters, 4 Upper High Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 4QJ

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Walton on the Hill regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Walton on the Hill but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Sutherland & Co , Crown House, KT20 7ST

Planning law solicitors in Walton on the Hill regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Walton on the Hill practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Cuff And Gough Llp, Lamborn Place, 26 High Street, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 2LJ
  • Downs Solicitors Llp, 156 High Street, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1BQ
  • Gowen & Stevens Llp, 5 Mulgrave Chambers, 26-28 Mulgrave Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 6LE

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

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