My IFA says he needs my Kingston upon Thames solicitor’s panel member for the Santander conveyancing panel. What is the best way to discover this. I have tried my local Kingston upon Thames office but they don't know it.

The sensible thing to do is ask for this information from your Kingston upon Thames conveyancer . They should have a central record lender panel numbers.

I am the registered owner of a freehold house in Kingston upon Thames but still invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Kingston upon Thames and has limited impact for conveyancing in Kingston upon Thames but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of fresh rentcharges post 1977.

Old rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 will be extinguished.

How does conveyancing in Kingston upon Thames differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Kingston upon Thames approach us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is finished. This is because new home sellers in Kingston upon Thames tend to buy the site, 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 property lawyers 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 used to new build conveyancing in Kingston upon Thames 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 simple, no chain conveyancing. Kingston upon Thames is the location of the property. Can you offer any assistance?

Flying freeholds in Kingston upon Thames are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Kingston upon Thames you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Kingston upon Thames 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 premises.

I am using a search engine for the phrase cheap conveyancing in Kingston upon Thames it brings up numerous conveyancersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the right conveyancer for me?

The best method of seeking a suitable conveyancer is via trusted referral, so seek the counsel of friends and family who have acquired a property in Kingston upon Thames or the local estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Kingston upon Thames differ, so it's a good idea to obtain a minimum of four costs illustrations from varying types of property lawyers. Be sure to seek confirmation what costs in the quote includes.