We were about to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Stanwell found on your site but have come across alternative estimates via the web seem cheaper – how come?

One can find many firms of solicitors advertising at first sight what seems to be cut price. You should think twice as to how important this transaction is to you that you are willing to take 'cheap' risks concerning the standard of the conveyancing. Many of them accentuate a low fee to entice you but hide extra charges in the fine print..

Why is leasehold purchase conveyancing in Stanwell is more expensive?

The conveyancing fees on a leasehold property in Stanwell is frequently higher than on a freehold residence. This is because there is an amount of supplemental work necessary in communicating with the freeholder and managing agents to collate the information about whether the rent and service fee have been paid and whether there are any large sums expected to be spent in the foreseeable future on repairs or maintenance of the building.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Stanwell is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Stanwell are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Stanwell 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 Stanwell 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 property.

I have been sourcing a conveyancing practitioner in Stanwell for my house move. Can I check a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?

You can see presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor call for training requirements.

I am due to review costs for conveyancing in Stanwell from three property lawyer and decide on one. Am I right to ask them to sit tight until I a suitable flat to buy.

We suggest that you only get your conveyancer to start work and apply for searches after the sales memo has been sent by the selling agent particularly as Stanwell conveyancing searches are a couple of hundred pounds.