Having spent time reading moneysavingexpert.com for a high-quality solicitor in Chessington, most comment that I must instruct a CQS kitemarked solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?
The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised quality mark for legal experts in home ownership transfers, trusted by some of the UK's major banks. In 2011-12 the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Legal Ombudsman. The scheme does not cover licenced conveyancers. Chessington is one of the numerous areas of the UK where there are CQS solicitors.
I need some fast conveyancing in Chessington as I am under pressure to sign on the dotted line in less than 3 weeks. A mortgage is not required. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?
As you are are a cash purchaser you are at liberty not to do searches although no conveyancer would recommend that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Chessington the following are instances of issues that can crop up and therefore affect market value: Enforcement Actions, Outstanding Charges, Overdue Grants, Road Schemes,...
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Chessington?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Chessington. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Chessington is where the house is located. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Chessington are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Chessington you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Chessington may decide 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.
Taking into account that I will soon spend hundreds of thousands of pounds on a house in Chessington I would like to have a conversation with the conveyancer concerning thehome move before appointing the firm. Can this be arranged?
Absolutely - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you liaising with the lawyer due to be conducting your conveyancing in Chessington.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is an important person, not a case number. The law firms that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are quoted for residential conveyancing in Chessington should be the figure that you are charged.