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Reasons to use our Kingston Vale conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Kingston Vale conveyancers work in conjunction with Kingston Vale estate agents, property finders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is offered to home movers every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept informed as to progress all the way along
  • 2 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Kingston Vale 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.
  • 3 Kingston Vale lawyers have a crucial advantage when it comes to Kingston Vale conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can impact your sale or purchase
  • 4 Over the years Kingston Vale lawyer have established very good links with Kingston Vale local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of undertaking your house sale or purchase in Kingston Vale.
  • 5 Personal touch and pure property experience are key benefits that you should value when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Kingston Vale conveyancing can become significantly more stressful as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed strive to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Kingston Vale since December 2024*

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Disposal

of terraced residence, Stroud Crescent, SW15 3EL completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £635,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, preparing statement detailing charges

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Transfer

of terraced residence, Hanford Row, SW19 4UT completing on 29/01/2025 at a price of £790,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, obtaining official copies of the title

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Disposal

of detached residence property, Melbury Gardens, SW20 0DL completing on 07/01/2025 at a price of £907,500. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: obtaining official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

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Conveyance

of apartment Kingston Hill KT2 7LL, at a price of £280,000. Leasehold conveyancing legalities included: sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Kingston Vale

How up to date is your database of Kingston Vale solicitors on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel? Do Yorkshire BS send you an updated list?

Kingston Vale conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Yorkshire BS directly.

Is it the case that all Kingston Vale solicitor practices on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel are overseen by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?

As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel they would need to be governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. Many banks do permit licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such practice would be governed by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

I am buying a property in Kingston Vale. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Principality be concerned?

As you are obtaining a mortgage with Principality your lawyer must check the formal instructions set out in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Principality. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook stipulates minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancers are required to report to Principality where a lease does not comply with these specifications. The specifications relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not restricted to Kingston Vale.

I can not work out if my bank obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date. I have called into my local Kingston Vale building society branch on numerous occasions and was told they are content with the situation and they would lend. My Kingston Vale conveyancing solicitor - who is on the bank conveyancing panel- called and was told they will not lend in accordance with their UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook minimum lease term requirements. I simply don't know who is right.

Your solicitor has to comply with the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook section two conditions for your lender. 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 bank to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years left on the lease.

Various web forums that I have frequented warn that are the primary reason for hinderance in Kingston Vale conveyancing transactions. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature within the top 10 causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Searches are not likely to feature in any holding up conveyancing in Kingston Vale.

I am buying a new build flat in Kingston Vale. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Kingston Vale

    Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided.

Am I best advised to instruct a Kingston Vale conveyancing solicitor in close proximity to the house I am hoping to buy? We have a good friend who can conduct the legal formalities however his firm is located a couple of hundredkilometers drive away.

The benefit of a local Kingston Vale conveyancing firm is that you can pop in to sign documents, hand in your ID and apply pressure on them if necessary. Having local Kingston Vale know how is a benefit. That being said nothing is more important than finding someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If if people you trust instructed your friend and in the main were happy that must surpass using an unknown Kingston Vale conveyancing lawyer just because they are based in the area.

What type of premises does your Kingston Vale conveyancing quotes apply to?

The quotes issued are only relevant to standard domestic homes in England & Wales. Should you have any different needs for example industrial or agricultural property or commercial conveyancing in Kingston Vale please telephone us to consider your requirements .

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Kingston Vale regulated by the SRA

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

  • Pamela Clemo & Co, 146 Coombe Lane West, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7DE
  • C L Clemo & Co, 88 Copse Hill, London, SW20 0EF
  • Callaghan & Co, Coombe House, 118 Coombe Lane West, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, KT2 7DD
  • Michael & Company, 75 Cottenham Park Road, London, SW20 0DR
  • Wsm (solicitors) Llp, Woodcock House, Gibbard Mews, 37-38 High Street, Wimbledon, London, SW19 5BY

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Kingston Vale regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Kingston Vale specialising in commercial conveyancing in Kingston Vale. This could include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • C L Clemo & Co, 88 Copse Hill, London, SW20 0EF
  • Callaghan & Co, Coombe House, 118 Coombe Lane West, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, KT2 7DD
  • Michael & Company, 75 Cottenham Park Road, London, SW20 0DR
  • Wsm (solicitors) Llp, Woodcock House, Gibbard Mews, 37-38 High Street, Wimbledon, London, SW19 5BY
  • Broome Palmer Solicitors, Eldon Park House, 43 Church Road, London, SW19 5DQ

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Kingston Vale regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Kingston Vale but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Property Transfer Co-ordination Ptc, Corner House, KT1 2NR
  • Clay & Co Limited, First Floor, TW11 0HE
  • R & C Property Lawyers Llp, 10A Upper Tooting Road, SW17 7PG
  • J Scollan & Co Property Lawyers, First Floor Canal Court, TW8 8JA
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Bldg 3 Chiswick Park, W4 5YA

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

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