We are purchasing a flat in Bookham. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a lawyer? On the day of competition we will need to send funds into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our money?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

This question may be naive but I am wet behind the ears as FTB of a ground floor flat in Bookham. Do I pick up the keys to the premises on the completion date from my conveyancer? If so, I will instruct a High Street conveyancing solicitor in Bookham?

On the day of completion you will not be required to go to the conveyancers office in Bookham. Conveyancing lawyers for you will electronically transfer the completion advance to the vendor’s lawyers, and shortly after the monies have arrived, you should be able to receive the keys from the property Agents and move into your new home. Usually this occurs between 1 and 3pm.

Can I be sure that the Bookham conveyancing solicitor on the UBS panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Bookham obtaining recommendations is a good starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always recommend that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your conveyancing.

I got the keys to my house on 2 November and the transaction details is not yet on the land registry website. Need I be worried? My conveyancing solicitor in Bookham said it will be concluded in a couple of weeks. Are titles in Bookham uniquely lengthy to register?

There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Bookham registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can vary according to who lodges the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry have to notify any 3rd persons or bodies. At present approximately 80% of such applications are fully addressed within 12 days but some can be subject to extensive hold-ups. Registration occurs after the new owner has moved in to the property so post completion formalities is not typically top priority but if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your conveyancer must communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.

I am looking for a flat up to £195,000 and identified one near me in Bookham I like with a park and transport links in the vicinity, however it's only got 61 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Bookham for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a lease with such few years left?

Should you require a home loan that many years will be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you may ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor regarding this.

What does commercial conveyancing in Bookham cover?

Commercial conveyancing in Bookham incorporates a wide array of guidance, provided by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. For example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the assignment of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of tenancies.

At what point do I incur the Stamp Duty Land Tax chargeable for my Bookham property purchase?

Most solicitors will complete a stamp duty return for you during your Bookham conveyancing transaction for you to sign. After completion your conveyancer will submit the Land Transaction application to the Tax Authorities and - assuming they have the funds - pay any tax bill liability for you.