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Logical reasons to let us help you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Ashtead

  • 1 No matter what any alternative companies say it could be important to pop into your lawyer to sign contracts. There are various parties with involved in a house sale without having to include Royal Mail into the pot.
  • 2 Using a a family Solicitor on the whole means that you will receive a more personal touch. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in using a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.
  • 3 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Ashtead are familiar with the local issues peculiar to Ashtead and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 4 Excellent communication and pure property experience are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Ashtead conveyancing can become significantly more protracted due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 5 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Ashtead is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Ashtead since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Ashtead

Do conveyancers request money on account for conveyancing in Ashtead?

If you are buying a property in Ashtead your solicitor will request that you put them with funds to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. Normally this is called for to cover the fees of the conveyancing searches. When the down payment is as part of the purchase price then this should be required shortly before exchange of contracts. Any further balance that is needed should be sent to your lawyer shortly before completion.

My lawyer in Ashtead is not on the Leeds Building Society Approved Panel. Can I still retain my family solicitor even though they are not on the Leeds Building Society approved list?

The limited options available to you here include:

  1. Complete the purchase with your existing Ashtead solicitors but Leeds Building Society will need to retain a solicitor on their list of acceptable firms. This will result in additional overall conveyancing charges as well as result in frustration.
  2. Choose an alternative practitioner to act in the conveyancing, obviously checking they are on the Leeds Building Society panel

I have been recommended by two or three local property agents in Ashtead to locate a property lawyer on your site. What’s the financial upside for Estate Agents to promote your site over and above alternative conveyancing organisations?

We don’t make any commission for directing people to this site. We thought it would be too underhand a fee as members of the public would think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not receiving any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Ashtead. I've chance upon a web site which appears to be the ideal offering If it is possible to get all the legals done via web that would be preferable. Should I be wary? 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 have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord for a lease extension without getting anywhere. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on such matters? Can you recommend a Ashtead conveyancing firm to assist?

Most definitely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Ashtead conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Ashtead flat 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 term as at the valuation date was 60.43 years.

Are there frequently found problems that you encounter in leases for Ashtead properties?

There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in Ashtead. Most leases are unique and legal mistakes in the legal wording can result in certain sections are wrong. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:

    A provision for the recovery of money spent for the benefit of another party. A duty to insure the building

A defective lease will likely cause problems when trying to sell a property as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Accord Mortgages Ltd, Skipton Building Society, and Barclays Direct all have very detailed requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease is defective they may refuse to grant the mortgage, obliging the buyer to pull out.

What type of property do your Ashtead conveyancing estimates relate to?

Our conveyancing quotes are only relevant to standard domestic premises in England & Wales. Should you have any different requirements for instance industrial or agricultural property or commercial conveyancing in Ashtead do contact us to address this further .

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Ashtead regulated by the SRA

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

  • Scott Son & Chitty, First Floor, The Old Bank, 50 The Street, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 1AZ
  • Julie West Solicitor, 4 The Axis Centre, Cleeve Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7RD
  • Coleman & Betts, Bank Chambers, 20 North Street, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7AT
  • V L Humphreys & Co, Greensleeves, The Chase, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 2GR
  • Bwt Law Llp, 6 South Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7PF

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Ashtead regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Ashtead practicing in commercial conveyancing in Ashtead. This should include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • A J Lutley, Springfield, Rookery Hill, Ashtead Park, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 1HY
  • Julie West Solicitor, 4 The Axis Centre, Cleeve Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7RD
  • Coleman & Betts, Bank Chambers, 20 North Street, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7AT
  • V L Humphreys & Co, Greensleeves, The Chase, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 2GR
  • Bwt Law Llp, 6 South Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7PF

Planning law solicitors in Ashtead regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Ashtead practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including planning applications and appeals
  • Cuff And Gough Llp, Lamborn Place, 26 High Street, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 2LJ
  • Hunter Peddell Property Law, Oak House, 39/41 The Parade, Claygate, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0PB
  • Galloway Hughes Llp, Aissela, 46 High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9QY
  • Mundays Llp, Cedar House, 78 Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1AN
  • Downs Solicitors Llp, 156 High Street, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1BQ

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

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