It may have been a long time coming a loan offer from HSBC for the refinancing of my single bedroom maisonette is expected imminently. Are you able to recommend a low cost conveyancing practitioner in Tonbridge?

This site is not designed to assist those in pursuit of the lowest fares for conveyancing in Tonbridge. Our intention is to offer excellent value conveyancing but our intention is not to work with the cheapest lawyers. Resist the temptation to appoint brokers offering the bait of £100 conveyancing in Tonbridge. The optimum result, in choosing a lawyer for low cost conveyancing, you will receive what you pay for and at worst it will result in you invoiced for extras and still not end up with the service required.

My wife and I have a renovated Georgian property in Tonbridge. Conveyancing solicitor acted for me and Barclays . I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are two entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold under the matching property. If a house is not a freehold shouldn't I have been informed?

You should read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Tonbridge and other locations in 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 mortgage companies. You can also question the position with your conveyancing solicitor who completed the work.

How does conveyancing in Tonbridge differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Tonbridge come to us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is completed. This is because new home sellers in Tonbridge tend to purchase 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 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 Tonbridge or who has acted in the same development.

I am looking to sell my house. My previous conveyancers have shut. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Tonbridge if that affects matters.

You should use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Tonbridge. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs smoothly.

We are thinking of choosing an online conveyancer rather than a Tonbridge conveyancing practice. Am I making a mistake?

There are advantages of having the option pop in to a local Tonbridge conveyancing solicitor such as

• signing papers on short notice
• sometimes being able to see someone face-to-face can make a huge difference, particularly for non-standard house moves
• the ability to raise concerns if matters go pear-shaped

When analysing quotes, look out for hidden extras. The majority decent Tonbridge high street solicitors give an all-inclusive figure. Many online companies seem to offer discounted fees, yet have hidden 'extras' in the in the terms and conditions.