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Ready to buy a new home in Leatherhead? Failing to check that a lawyer is on your lender’s list of approved solicitors can put your Leatherhead transaction at risk of delay or failure.

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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Leatherhead

After what seems like an age a loan offer from Nationwide for the remortgage of my 2 room maisonette is expected within the next few days. Are you able to propose a low cost conveyancing law firm in Leatherhead?

You have arrived at the wrong site to search for the cheapest conveyancing solicitors in Leatherhead. Our aim is to provide cost effective conveyancing but our intention is not to advertise as being the cheapest. Do not be swayed by companies offering the bait of ninety nine pound conveyancing in Leatherhead. At best, in being led by cheap conveyancing, you will earn what you pay for and at worst you will end up spending a lot in additional fees and still not get the service required.

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

It would be unwise to be seduced by the cheapest Leatherhead conveyancing fees. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. 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.

Is it correct that all Leatherhead CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the RBS conveyancing list of approved solicitors?

Some major lenders now utilise the accreditation scheme as the starting point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. CQS membership however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to remain on their approved list of firms.

I am selling my apartment. I had a double glazing fitted in March 2007, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s lender, Santander are being problematic. The Leatherhead solicitor who is on the Santander conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but Santander are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Santander have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Santander have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Santander may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

Various internet forums that I have visited warn that are the number one reason for delay in Leatherhead conveyancing transactions. Is this right?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature within the common causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Searches are unlikely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in Leatherhead.

I have todaybeen informed that Stirling Law have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Leatherhead for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 18 months ago. How can I be sure that my home is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?

The easiest way to check if the property is in your name, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Leatherhead conveyancing specialists.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Leatherhead. I've discover a site which appears to be the perfect answer If there is a chance to get all the legals completed via email that would be ideal. Do I need to be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

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?

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