How do I search for the right lawyer to give a high level service for our conveyancing in New Malden?

First ask the people you trust who they would recommend.

Second, look on the web for conveyancing in New Malden. Pick up the phone to a couple or more firms from the list and request that they email you their conveyancing fee calculations and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will conduct the legal process ahead ofcommitting.

Third is to use our search tool to help you find the right lawyers taking into account your unique requirements including location,timings, complexity and who the proposed mortgage company is. Do not be teased by ninety nine pound conveyancing in New Malden

Having sold my house in New Malden last December yet the purchaser is Skype messaging me to moan that their lawyer is waiting to hear from mysolicitor. What are the post completion sale legalities now that I have sold?

Following your house sale your lawyer is committed to deliver the transfer documentation and all additional paperwork to the purchaser's solicitors. Depending on the transaction, your lawyer must also confirm that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been paid off to the purchasers lawyers. There are no post completion steps specific conveyancing in New Malden.

How does conveyancing in New Malden differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in New Malden approach us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is finished. This is because builders in New Malden typically purchase the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in New Malden or who has acted in the same development.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. New Malden is the location of the property. Can you offer any opinion?

Flying freeholds in New Malden are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside New Malden you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in New Malden 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 premises.

Is it simple use the search app to select a conveyancing solicitor in New Malden on the panel for my mortgage?

1st select a lender such as Yorkshire Building Society, Chelsea Building Society or Bank of Ireland then specify your location such as New Malden. Conveyancing practices in New Malden and beyond will then be shown.