IfI were to buy a simple residential propertyin Chessington for cash and have no survey and no conveyancing searches how much could I expect to have to pay for conveyancing in Chessington?

Any savings you would gain would be isolated to the Chessington conveyancing searches. The lawyer still got to do everything else - money laundering, communicating with your vendors lawyer, stamp duty return, register the property etc. A marginal saving might be made by not having to register a mortgage however it will not be significant.

I just acquired a flat at auction in Chessington. Conveyancing is required. What are my next steps?

Now that you have to in every practical sense signed on the dotted line you must instruct a conveyancing practitioner soon as you are facing a pending deadline in which to complete the purchase. Every auction property will have a bespoke auction set of papers. This will include evidence of title and search results. In the case of leasehold property the legal papers should contain a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing documentation relating to leasehold premises. You must pass this on to the lawyer working for you at the earliest opportunity. Do make sure that you have funds organised to complete on the date specified in the contract.

How can we know in advance if a Chessington conveyancing solicitor on the Yorkshire BS panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Chessington seeking recommendations is a sensible 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 advertising the lowest fees. We would always suggest that you speak with the solicitor handling your transaction.

I had a mortgage agreed in principle with RBS. Chessington conveyancing practitioners have been appointed. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from RBS?

Some lenders take longer than others. Have RBS done the survey? Have you advised RBS as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the RBS conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.

I used Stirling Law a few years past for my conveyancing in Chessington. I now require my papers however the law firm has closed. What do I do?

You should call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Chessington of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I am using a search engine for the phrase conveyancing in Chessington it brings up numerous property lawyersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable property lawyer for the sale of my house?

The ideal way of finding a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted referral, so enquire of friends and those you trust who have bought a property in Chessington or the local estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in Chessington vary, so it's a good idea to obtain a minimum of three fee calculations from varying types of solicitors. Make sure that you know that the charges are guaranteed not to to be inflated.

My wife and I purchased a leasehold house in Chessington. Conveyancing and The Mortgage Works mortgage organised. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1991. The conveyancing solicitor in Chessington who previously acted has now retired. Any advice?

First make enquiries of the Land Registry to make sure that the individual purporting to own the freehold is in fact the new freeholder. There is no need to instruct a Chessington conveyancing practitioner to do this as it can be done on-line for £3. Rest assured that in any event, even if this is the rightful landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord to extend my lease without getting anywhere. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on such matters? Can you recommend a Chessington conveyancing firm to represent me?

Absolutely. We can put you in touch with a Chessington conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Chessington residence is Flat D 15 Claremont Gardens in September 2013. TheTribunal determined in accordance with section48 and Schedule13 of the Leasehold Reform,Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 that the premium for the extended lease should be fourteen thousand one hundred and eighty seven pounds (£14,187.00) This case was in relation to 1 flat.