How do I find the right solicitor who can give a 1st class service for my conveyancing in Norbiton?

First ask the people you trust who they would recommend.

Option 2 is to use a search tool on the internet for conveyancing in Norbiton. Phone a couple or more firms listed and ask them to send you their conveyancing charges and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will conduct the legal process ahead ofmaking your decision.

Third is to use our search tool to assist you in finding the right solicitors for you based on your own expectations including the type of property,speed, complexity and who your intended lender is. Avoid the trap of appointing £100 conveyancing in Norbiton

We see that you have a search directory listing solicitors on the HSBC conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a referral fee if I appoint them for our conveyancing in Norbiton?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the HSBC conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Norbiton.

Do I need to pop into the offices of the solicitor to execute the mortgage deed? If so, I will appoint a lawyer who conducts conveyancing in Norbiton so that I can attend their offices if required.

Whereas this was necessary 12 years ago, the vast majority mortgage companies no longer oblige their conveyancing panel solicitor to witness the borrowers signature. You will still be obliged to supply ID documents and there are still distinct benefits to instructing a local practitioner, in your situation a conveyancing solicitor in Norbiton.

I have been told that property searches are the primary reason for delay in Norbiton conveyancing transactions. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published findings of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the top 10 causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Searches are unlikely to feature in any holding up conveyancing in Norbiton.

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 was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Norbiton is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Norbiton 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 Norbiton you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Norbiton may determine 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.