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Main reasons to let us assist you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Oxted

  • 1 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these organisations are often located hundreds of miles away with little appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Oxted
  • 2 On the balance of probabilities the other side’s lawyers have offices in Oxted - if so both parties will have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 3 Personal touch and pure property local knowledge are key benefits that you should seek when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Oxted home moves can be made a lot more protracted as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with strive to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 4 Using a high street Solicitor in the main results in a more personalised service. When using a an online conveyancing factory, your transaction is dealt with by a team of people who who progress matters by reading from their computer screens.
  • 5 Oxted property lawyers will acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Oxted since December 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Oxted

I chose a Oxted based lawyer for my conveyancing in Oxted last week. Looking through the Terms and Conditions I seeI am liable for costs even where the transaction does not complete. Should I ditch them and use an internet solicitor practice advertising no move no charge conveyancing in Oxted?

It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Completion No Fee" is available then the fee levels will tend to be be higher to offset the transactions that do not proceed. Please beware that such promotions rarely cover outlay e.g. Oxted conveyancing search costs.

Is it possible for conveyancing in Oxted to be done in 3 weeks?

In the event that you are under time constraints for your conveyancing it is advisable to make sure that your lawyer is familiar with the area as they will make use of local contacts and knowledge. It is even conceivable that they may have handled previoushouses in the same neighbourhood. Therefore consider using a Oxted conveyancing solicitor. In addition, double check that the lawyer is on the member panel. It is claimed that 18% of Oxted conveyancing deals are frustrated or jeopardised after finding out that a purchaser’s conveyancer was not on their mortgage lender’s member panel. This can often result in the legal transfer of property being delayed by an average of 21 days. It is claimed that this issue impacts approximately 100,000 home moves every year. Many Oxted conveyancing practices can not represent certain lenders so do check as early as possible.

When researching mumsnet.com for a recommended solicitor in Oxted, many say that I must use a CQS accredited solicitor. What is CQS?

The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised kitemark for legal experts in buying or selling property, trusted by some of the UK's major banks. Four years ago the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Legal Ombudsman. CQS is not a scheme offered by the Society for Licensed Conveyancers. Oxted is one of the numerous areas in England and Wales where there are Accredited solicitors.

Me and my brother own a semi-detached Georgian property in Oxted. Conveyancing practitioner acted for me and Accord Mortgages Ltd. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are a couple of entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold under the exact same property. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??

You should review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Oxted and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also question the position with your conveyancing practitioner who completed the work.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Oxted is where the house is located. Can you offer any opinion?

Flying freeholds in Oxted are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Oxted you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Oxted may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.

Is there anything unique about your site and other internet conveyancing brokers for conveyancing in Oxted?

At this site obtain a fixed fee costs illustration from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that appreciates the nuances for your conveyancing in Oxted. As opposed to estate agents and brokerage sites we do not charge firms a commission if you select them for your conveyancing in Oxted

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Oxted regulated by the SRA

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

  • Baldwin & Robinson Limited, 4 Oxted Chambers, 185-187 Station Road East, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0QE
  • Nichols & Nichols Solicitors, Suite 3, 157 Station Road East, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0QE
  • Teresa M Cornwell, 37 Station Road West, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9EE
  • H&h Lawyers Limited, 12 Station Road West, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9ES
  • Glynis A Johnstone, Gallets, High Street, Limpsfield, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0DT

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Oxted

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Oxted specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Baldwin & Robinson Limited, 4 Oxted Chambers, 185-187 Station Road East, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0QE
  • Teresa M Cornwell, 37 Station Road West, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9EE
  • H&h Lawyers Limited, 12 Station Road West, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9ES
  • Elgee Pinks Llp, Wolfelands, High Street, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1RQ
  • Dollman & Pritchard, 8 The Square, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6XS

Planning law solicitors in Oxted regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Oxted practicing in planning law. This could include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Parfitt Cresswell Trading As €˜jevons, Riley & Pope’, Jevons Riley & Pope, 2c High Street, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 5AG
  • Sharratts (london) Llp, 1 The Old Yard, Rectory Lane, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1JP

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

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