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Reasons to use our Walton on the Hill conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Walton on the Hill regularly deal withlocal concerns specific to Walton on the Hill and therefore you may benefit from better advice and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 2 Walton on the Hill solicitors have a significant edge when it comes to Walton on the Hill conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can impact your conveyancing
  • 3 No matter what any alternative lawyers tell you it just might be important to pop into your lawyer to sign documents. There are enough parties with an interest in a house sale without having to include Royal Mail into the equation.
  • 4 Walton on the Hill conveyancing lawyers are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 5 Conveyancer conveyancing lawyers have extremely good personal connections with Walton on the Hill estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

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

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Walton on the Hill

Do lenders provide you with an approved list of Walton on the Hill conveyancing solicitors? How do you know who is on the TSB conveyancing panel?

Walton on the Hill conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the TSB conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from TSB directly.

I am helping my step-mother sell her flat in Walton on the Hill. Does the solicitor order an energy assessment or should I organise this?

Following the abolition of HIPs, energy performance certificates was kept a compulsory element of moving property. An energy assessment should be commissioned in advance of the property being marketed. This is not a task that lawyers normally arrange. Where you are using a Walton on the Hill conveyancing practitioner they might be able to arrange energy assessments due to their contacts with long established local accredited person

We had instructed conveyancers located in Walton on the Hill on the Bank of Ireland solicitor approved list. They have just invoiced me an additional fee for the legal aspects of the Bank of Ireland mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee specified by Bank of Ireland?

Provided it is contained in their Terms of Engagement or estimate then yes your conveyancing practitioner can charge a fee for this. The fee is not set by Bank of Ireland but by your Walton on the Hill solicitor. Some firms on the Bank of Ireland panel will levy an ‘acting for lender’ fee and others do not.

Can I be sure that the Walton on the Hill conveyancing solicitor on the Bank of Ireland panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Walton on the Hill seeking recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advocate that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your transaction.

How does conveyancing in Walton on the Hill differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Walton on the Hill contact us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is ready to move into. This is because house builders in Walton on the Hill typically acquire the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Walton on the Hill or who has acted in the same development.

Should I be suspicious by brokers that I am dealing with are suggesting an internet conveyancing firm as opposed to a High Street Walton on the Hill conveyancing company?

As with lots of service providers, often input from connections can be extremely useful or valuable. Yet there are lots of players in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, mortgage brokers and lenders may suggest lawyers to choose. Sometimes the lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but occasionally there behind the scenes financial incentive behind the endorsement. You have the right to appoint your own lawyer. You need to be aware that most lenders operate an approved list of solicitors you have to use for the lender related work in your house move.

Is it best to use a Walton on the Hill conveyancing lawyer based in the area that I am purchasing? An old friend can conduct the conveyancing however his firm is located a couple of hundredkilometers away.

The primary upside of using a local Walton on the Hill conveyancing practice is that you can visit the firm to execute paperwork, deliver your ID and apply pressure on them if necessary. Having local Walton on the Hill know how is a benefit. However nothing is more important than finding someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If if people you trust used your friend and they were content that must trump using an unknown Walton on the Hill conveyancing lawyer just because they are local.

My in 2007. He has since got married, widowed and is now remarried. He will be selling the property in a couple of months. I believe he will simply be requested to supply copies of his marriage certificates to the solicitor however he is worried it will delay the sale of the flat. Is it worth updating the Land Registry documents for the house?

You are not required to bring up to date the title for the property providing you have the evidence needed to show how the name change has come about.

Any buyer’s solicitor will examine the title information and requisition evidence to establish the name change e.g. marriage documentation.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Walton on the Hill

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Walton on the Hill with expertise 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

  • 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

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

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Walton on the Hill but also conveyancing throughout 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 with expertise in planning law. This will likely include advice on special planning controls
  • 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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