I am in the process of refinancing my property in Esher and Claygate, does my lawyer need to be on the Clydesdale Solicitor panel?

In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel, but Clydesdale would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same transaction.

I used Action Conveyancing a few years ago for my conveyancing in Esher and Claygate. I now require my papers but cannot find the solicitor. 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 Esher and Claygate of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously hired, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Esher and Claygate is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Esher and Claygate are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Esher and Claygate you would need to get your solicitor to go 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 Esher and Claygate 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'm converting the mortgage on my current house to a BTL loan with Birmingham Midshires and intend to use the remaining equity as a deposit on a second house. The neighborhood we are interested in is Esher and Claygate. Will your solicitors be able to act for the two lenders and tie in the two deals?

Make use of our search tool on this page to ensure that the conveyancers are on the appropriate lender panels. Assuming that they are your conveyancer should be able to tie up the two transactions but you should have a chat with you solicitor and communicate your desired outcome and needs.

Expecting to exchange soon on a ground floor flat in Esher and Claygate. Conveyancing solicitors have said that they will have a report out to me on Monday. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Esher and Claygate should include some of the following:

Whether your lease has a provision for a slush fund for major works? What options are available to the landlord where you are in breach of your lease terms? Do you need to have carpet in the flat or are you allowed wood flooring? Whether the lease restricts you from letting out the property, or having a home office for business Who has the liability for maintaining the window frames

I own a basement flat in Esher and Claygate. Given that I can not reach agreement with the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the amount due for a lease extension?

if there is a missing landlord or where there is dispute about the premium for a lease extension, under the relevant legislation you can apply to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to calculate the price payable.

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Esher and Claygate premises 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.