I am buying a flat in Godalming. My lawyer has never been on on the lender solicitor list. Can I still appoint my Godalming conveyancing solicitor notwithstanding that they are excluded from the mortgage company approved list?

You have numerous choices available to you here

• Proceed with your preferred Godalming lawyer but your bank will need to use a conveyancing practitioner on their conveyancing panel. This will result in additional charges together with potential frustration.
• Choose a new property lawyer to act in the purchase, ensuring that they are on the bank conveyancing panel.
• Convince your property lawyer to do everything possible to get listed on the mortgage company panel of solicitors

As someone unfamiliar with the Godalming conveyancing process what is the number one tip you can impart for the ownership transfer in Godalming

Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in Godalming and elsewhere in Surrey is an adversarial experience. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there is plenty of room for confrontation between you and others involved in the home moving process. For instance, the vendor, selling agent and sometimes the mortgage company. Selecting a lawyer for your conveyancing in Godalming an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE person in the transaction whose responsibility is to act in your best interests and to keep you safe.

Sometimes a third party with a vested interest may try and persuade you that it is in your interests to do things their way. For instance, the estate agent may claim to be helping by claiming that your conveyancer is slow. Or your mortgage broker may try to convince you to do something that is against your solicitors advice. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the conveyancing process.

I require quick conveyancing in Godalming as I am faced with an ultimatum to exchange contracts within one month. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are not taking a home loan you have the choice not to do searches although no conveyancer would recommend that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Godalming the following are instances of what can appear and therefore impact future saleability: Enforcement Actions, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

My cousin has suggested that I instruct his lawyers for conveyancing in Godalming. Should I choose my own property lawyer?

There are no two ways about it the best way to select a conveyancing practitioner is to get recommendations from friends or family who have previously instructed the firm you're contemplating using.

I want to sublet my leasehold flat in Godalming. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Is permission from the freeholder required?

A small minority of properties in Godalming do contain a provision to say that subletting is only allowed with permission. The landlord is not entitled to unreasonably withhold but, in such cases, they would need to see references. Experience dictates that problems are usually caused by unsatisfactory tenants rather than owner-occupiers and for that reason you can expect the freeholder to take up the references and consider them carefully before granting permission.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Godalming - A selection of Questions you should ask before buying

What is the the remaining lease term? Is anyone aware of any major works anticipated that will add a premium to the service costs? It is important to be aware if window replacement or some other significant cost is anticipated that will be shared amongst the leaseholders and could well dramatically increase the the maintenance charges or require a one time invoice.