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Selecting the right solicitor is the most important decision when it comes to your Old Malden house move

Logical reasons to let us assist you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Old Malden

  • 1 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these organisations are often located many miles away with limited understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Old Malden
  • 2 Old Malden solicitors have a significant edge when it comes to Old Malden conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will affect your conveyancing
  • 3 Property lawyer conveyancing solicitors have very good personal connections with Old Malden selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 4 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Old Malden is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 5 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Old Malden regularly deal withlocal issues specific to Old Malden and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and faster conveyancing.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Old Malden since January 2025*

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Transfer

of detached residence premises, Coombe Gardens, KT3 4AA completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £920,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, securing official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

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Disposal

of flat Kingston Road KT3 3PN, at the agreed consideration of £180,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

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Disposal

of semi-detached premises, Eton Avenue, KT3 5AZ completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £710,100. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion

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Transfer

of semi-detached premises, Meadow Hill, KT3 5RQ completing on 27/01/2025 at a price of £786,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Old Malden

I am purchasing a property for cash in Old Malden. I have been living for the last Seventeen years in Old Malden. Conveyancing searches are exorbitant. Given that I have knowledge of the area and road very well must I have all the conveyancing searches?

If you not getting a mortgage, then the vast majority of the Old Malden conveyancing searches are at your discretion. Your conveyancer will 'advise', perhaps strongly, that you should have searches carried out, but he is duty bound to take that path of encouragement . One thing to bear in mind; if you are likely to dispose of the house in the future, it will be of interest to your future purchaser what the searches disclose. There are plenty of instances where houses with no practical issues can still reveal detrimental search results. A competent conveyancing solicitor in Old Malden will provide you some helpful advice in this regard.

As someone with no idea as to the Old Malden conveyancing process what’s your top tip you can impart for the legal transfer of property in Old Malden

Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in Old Malden and elsewhere in England and Wales is an adversarial experience. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there is lots of opportunity for confrontation between you and other parties involved in the home moving process. E.g., the vendor, selling agent and even potentially the mortgage company. Appointing a lawyer for your conveyancing in Old Malden should not be taken lightly as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE party in the process whose role it is to look after your legal interests and to keep you safe.

Sometimes a third party with a vested interest may try and sway you that it is in your interests to do things their way. For instance, the estate agent may claim to be assisting by claiming that your solicitor is slow. Or your mortgage broker may tell you to do take action that is against your solicitors guidance. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the conveyancing process.

Is there a search tool that I can use to check that the solicitor carrying out my conveyancing in Old Malden is on the bank’sapproved panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for Skipton Building Society thus spending £175.00 in another set of legal fees.

Feel free to make the most of the search tool on this site. Pick the lender and type ‘Old Malden’ or your location and you will be presented with numerous solicitors based in Old Malden or near you.

We are getting a further advance on our mortgage from Leeds Building Society as we intend to carry out renovations to our house in Old Malden. Do we need to appoint a high street Old Malden solicitor on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel to handle the legals?

Leeds Building Society would not normally require firms on their conveyancing panel to handle such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel.

My wife and I are spending time looking at apartments in Old Malden and I am about to put in an offer. Should I already have a lawyer appointed at this point? I will be getting a mortgage with Skipton.

It would be prudent to instigate your search sooner rather than later. Once you decide who you want to use and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and forward their contact information on to the selling agent. As you are seeking a mortgage with Skipton, ask your prospective lawyers if they are on the Skipton conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Old Malden off the council. I have a mortgage offer with Kent Reliance. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Kent Reliance, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel.

I am using a search engine for the phrase conveyancing in Old Malden it shows results of many solicitorslocally. How do I determine which is the right property lawyer for me?

The best method of finding a suitable conveyancer is via trusted referral, so ask colleagues and relatives who have purchased a property in Old Malden or a reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Old Malden vary, so it's a good idea to request at least three estimates from varying types of property lawyers. Make sure that you know what costs in the quote includes.

What is the best way to find the right lawyer for my conveyancing in Old Malden ?

First ask your friends and family who they used in the past and if they were happy with the service. Second, search the internet for conveyancing in Old Malden. Call two or three from the list and request that they send you their conveyancing fees and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will handle your conveyancing before you commit. Third is to use our search tool to assist you in finding the right solicitors for you based on your unique requirements including location,speed, complexity and who your intended mortgage company is.Do not be fooled by £99 conveyancing solicitors in Old Malden

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Old Malden regulated by the SRA

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

  • Pegasus Solicitors Limited, 60 High Street, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 4EZ
  • Pearson Hards Llp, Fountain House, 2 Kingston Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 3LR
  • V J Nathan Solicitors, 220b Kingston Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 3RJ
  • Pamela Clemo & Co, 146 Coombe Lane West, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7DE
  • Callaghan & Co, Coombe House, 118 Coombe Lane West, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, KT2 7DD

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Old Malden regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Old Malden with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Old Malden. This should include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Pegasus Solicitors Limited, 60 High Street, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 4EZ
  • Pearson Hards Llp, Fountain House, 2 Kingston Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 3LR
  • V J Nathan Solicitors, 220b Kingston Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 3RJ
  • Callaghan & Co, Coombe House, 118 Coombe Lane West, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, KT2 7DD
  • Michael & Company, 75 Cottenham Park Road, London, SW20 0DR

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Old Malden regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Old Malden 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

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

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