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Reasons to use our Laleham conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Laleham is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 Laleham conveyancers work in conjunction with Laleham estate agents, developers, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to home movers every step of the way, offering all the advice and support you require
  • 3 The organisations listed on our directory have a mix of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.
  • 4 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often based many miles away with limited appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Laleham
  • 5 No matter what any alternative lawyers advise it may be necessary to attend your solicitor to sign contracts. There are enough parties with an interest in a conveyancing transaction without having to add the postman into the mix.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Laleham since December 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Laleham

Having been told to check out your service we were about to go ahead with a conveyancing solicitor in Laleham found by you but have come across alternative costs illustrations via the web look less expensive – how come?

You can find hundreds of solicitors advertising what appear to be the cheapest conveyancing in Laleham. Our recommendation is to think twice as to how important this transaction is to you that want to take 'cheap' risks concerning the standard of the conveyancing. Many of them accentuate a budget quote to grab your attention but conceal extra charges in the fine print..

We are getting closer to an exchange on a property in Laleham and my mum and dad have sent the exchange deposit to my lawyer. I am now told that as the deposit has been received from someone other than me my solicitor needs to make a notification to my mortgage company. I am advised that, in also acting for the mortgage company he must advise them that the balance of the purchase price is not just from me. I informed the bank about my parents' contribution when I applied for the mortgage, so is it really appropriate for this now to hold matters up?

Your conveyancing practitioner is legally required to check with mortgage company to ensure that they know that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own funds. Your solicitor can only notify this to your bank if you permit them to, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.

I am thinking of remortgaging my home in Laleham, does my lawyer have to be on the Nationwide Solicitor panel?

There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Nationwide will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is greater potential for delays and confusion with an additional lawyer added to the mix, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.

The formalities of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Laleham. Conveyancing was satisfactory but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?

Most lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Department at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are sorted out very quickly. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR with full details of your complaint.

I was told three weeks ago that my mortgage has been agreed to by Coventry BS. Is it usual for Coventry BS to only issue the offer once my solicitor in Laleham is approved on their conveyancing panel? Coventry BS have asked my solicitor to see a copy of their PI Insurance.

Mortgage companies tend not to not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Coventry BS to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.

I have finally had an offer on a maisonette in Laleham agreed to, the owners do however have a tied purchase. The owners have offered on a property, however it’s not been accepted yet, and have viewings of other flats booked. I have chosen a nearby conveyancing solicitor in Laleham. What do I do now? At what stage do I apply for the mortgage with Nottingham?

It is normal to have anxieties where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket prematurely (home loan application is approx one thousand pounds, then survey, Laleham conveyancing search costs, etc). The first course of action is to ensure that your lawyer is on the Nottingham conveyancing panel. As to the next steps this very much dictated by the specifics of your case, attraction to the property and on the state of the market. In a hot market some purchasers will apply for the mortgage with Nottingham and arrange for the valuation and only if it was satisfactory would they request their conveyancing practitioner to press on with the conveyancing in Laleham.

In my capacity as executor for the will of my grandfather I am disposing of a property in Monmouth but reside in Laleham. My solicitor (who is 235 miles from merequires that I execute a statutory declaration before completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Laleham who can witness this legal document for me?

strictly speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or solicitor will do regardless of whether they are based in Laleham

I've found a house that seems to be perfect, at a great price which is making it more attractive. I have since been informed that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are issues buying a leasehold house in Laleham. Conveyancing solicitors have are soon to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in Laleham are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are purchasing in Laleham in which case you should be shopping around for a Laleham conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions for example requiring the freeholder’spermission to carry out alterations. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the house is located on an estate. Your solicitor will report to you on the legal implications.

I am the proprietor of a two-bedroom flat in Laleham. In the absence of agreement between myself and the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the amount due for a lease extension?

if there is a missing freeholder or where there is disagreement about what the lease extension should cost, under the relevant statutes you can apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to make a decision on the premium.

An example of a Lease Extension case for a Laleham property is 147 Redford Close in June 2012. The Tribunal determined the lease extension premium to be at £4,200 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 82.93 years.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Laleham regulated by the SRA

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

  • Dale And Newbery Llp, Clarence House, 31 Clarence Street, Staines, Middlesex, TW18 4SY
  • Julian Philip & Co, Unit 3 Shepperton Business Park, Govett Avenue, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 8BA
  • Meadows Ryan Solicitors Ltd, 56 Church Street, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8DP
  • Horne Engall And Freeman Llp, 47a High Street, Egham, Surrey, TW20 9ES
  • Sethi & Co, 79 Staines Road West, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex, TW16 7AH

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Laleham regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Laleham with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Laleham. This should include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Dale And Newbery Llp, Clarence House, 31 Clarence Street, Staines, Middlesex, TW18 4SY
  • Julian Philip & Co, Unit 3 Shepperton Business Park, Govett Avenue, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 8BA
  • Meadows Ryan Solicitors Ltd, 56 Church Street, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8DP
  • Horne Engall And Freeman Llp, 47a High Street, Egham, Surrey, TW20 9ES
  • Sethi & Co, 79 Staines Road West, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex, TW16 7AH

Planning law solicitors in Laleham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Laleham with expertise in planning law. This could include advice on tree preservation orders
  • Galloway Hughes Llp, Aissela, 46 High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9QY
  • Mundays Llp, Cedar House, 78 Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1AN

Neighboring Locations

Staines
Ashford
Laleham
Chertsey
Addlestone
Shepperton
Weybridge

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

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