In researching consumer advice sites for a cheap lawyer in Oxted, most advise that I should instruct a CQS assured lawyer. Can you explain what CQS is?

Oxted Conveyancing Quality Scheme law firms have been granted certification under the Law Society's Scheme (CQS) The Law Society introduced CQS to promote high standards in the in the legal transfer of properties. CQS helps buyers and sellers to identify practices that provide a quality residential conveyancing. Oxted is one of the many areas in England and Wales in which accredited firms are based. The scheme requires practices to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-reporting, random audits and yearly assessments in order to maintain CQS status. It is available to solicitors and not licensed conveyancers and has the support of the Legal Ombudsman.

What is your number one tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Oxted

Do not opt for the lowest Oxted conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

Please help - my lawyer advises that flying freehold insurance is needed on my purchase. What is the typical level of cover needed for conveyancing in Oxted?

The right level of flying freehold indemnity insurance depends on who your lender is. It would differ for example between National Westminster Bank and Virgin Money. Conveyancing lawyers as opposed to members of the public take out such insurances.

is it true that all Oxted conveyancing solicitors on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel are regulated by the SRA?

As solicitors, in order to be on the Virgin Money approved list of solicitors they would need to be overseen by the SRA. The majority of lenders do list licenced conveyancers on their panel and in that case the organisation would be governed by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Oxted. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Oxted

Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Please supply a car parking plan. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

How difficult is it to change solicitor as I need to instruct a firm on the National Westminster Bank conveyancing list. I hired a family conveyancing solicitor in Oxted five minutes from me but he is not approved by National Westminster Bank

It would be our pleasure to assist you find a conveyancing solicitor in Oxted on the National Westminster Bank panel. Please note that the law firms that we list do not pay us a referral fee if you instruct them and are under regulation of the Solicitors Regulation Authority who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Oxted. Using search facility on this page, you can scrutinise charges for conveyancing solicitors in Oxted and beyond.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for freehold conveyancing in Oxted. I happened to chance upon a site which appears to be the perfect solution If there is a chance to get all formalities completed via phone that would be preferable. Do I need to be wary? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?