Why would I instruct a Esher conveyancing firm when internet based conveyancers are cheap by comparison?
To take your time to find scrutinise conveyancing costs in Esher and you should seek an affordable estimate but don’t waste your energy looking for the cheapest Esher conveyancer. Appointing the right conveyancer can be the difference between a smooth and a stressful house move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert guidance from a trusted solicitor. An e-mail can never be as helpful as a telephone conversation and are no substitute for a face to face meeting. Our partner firms will appoint you a qualified and trusted conveyancing solicitor who can deal with your conveyancing from start to finish, providing a level of personalised service that you are unlikely to received from an web based conveyancer. He or She will contact you regularly to update you as to progress and keep you informed. If you ever need to phone the office you will know who you need to speak to and they will endeavour to make sure that you are kept fully informed.
I am buying a right to buy a flat in Esher. How practical is it for me to do the conveyancing?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Esher you will have to appoint a solicitor on your mortgage company's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Esher.
Me and my brother own a semi-detached Edwardian house in Esher. Conveyancing lawyer acted for me and TSB. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw a couple of entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold under the matching address. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??
You need to 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 Esher and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also check the position with your conveyancing lawyer who conducted the conveyancing.
How does conveyancing in Esher differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Esher approach us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is finished. This is because builders in Esher tend to acquire the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Esher or who has acted in the same development.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Esher is the location of the property. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Esher are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Esher 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 Esher may ascertain 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 residence.