Why would one appoint a Southwater conveyancing practice when internet based conveyancers are cheap by comparison?
Its a good idea to get 2 or 3 like-for-like quotes for conveyancing costs in Southwater and you should seek a competitive fee calculation but don’t be focused with getting the cheapest Southwater conveyancer. Identifying the right conveyancer can be the difference between a seamless and a frustrating home move. You need to ensure that you have expert advice from a trusted conveyancer. An e-mail can never take the place of a telephone discussion and are no substitute for a one to one consultation. Our partner firms will allocate you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor who can tackle your conveyancing from from the outset to completion, giving the sort of personalised service that you rarely receive from an web based conveyancer. Our lawyers will inform you on progress and keep you informed. If you ever need to contact the office you will be sure who to ask for and they will ensure you are kept fully informed.
I have 70 years unexpired on my lease and need a lease extension for my flat in Southwater. Conveyancing solicitors on the Virgin panel can deal with such extensions correct?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are securing a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 24/11/2025 the requirements read as follows :
How does conveyancing in Southwater differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Southwater approach us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is completed. This is because new home sellers in Southwater typically purchase the real estate, 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Southwater or who has acted in the same development.
My partner has urged me to instruct his lawyers for conveyancing in Southwater. Should I use them?
There are no two ways about it the best way to choose a conveyancing lawyer is to seek guidance from friends or relatives who have actually used the solicitor you're are thinking of instructing.
When it comes to my conveyancing in Southwater should I be paying VAT on the following: (1) Land reg fee on purchase (2) Pre - completion search fee (3) SDLT E submission on purchase (4) Bank TT fee
(1) Land reg fee on purchase - No (2) Pre - completion search fees -No, (such conveyancing searches are HMLR ones and means £4 and possibly £2 bankruptcy per name on your mortgage) (3) SDLT E submission on your purchase - There is no VAT on Stamp Duty. However if the firm is charging a stamp duty e-submission fee as part of their services - some Southwater conveyancers do - that will incur VAT(4) Bank transfer fee - Yes it is for the conveyancer's time in submitting the funds this way.