My friend's step-father is a conveyancer. I suspect that I will be offered friends and family fee for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what level of fees should I be paying for conveyancing in Warlingham?

You should contrast pricing. Make use of our search tool on this site. The fees seem to contrast greatly but service levels do are distinct between law firms as is true with the vast majority of professional services.

This question may be naive but I am unseasoned as a first time purchaser of a ground floor flat in Warlingham. Do I collect the keys to the property on completion from my lawyer? If this is the case, I will instruct a High Street conveyancing solicitor in Warlingham?

There is no need to visit the lawyers office on the day of completion. Conveyancing lawyers for you will electronically transfer the purchase money to the seller's solicitors, and once they have received this, you should be invited to collect the keys from the selling Agents and start moving into the property. Usually this occurs early afternoon.

My wife and I purchasing a 4 bedroom semi-detached house in Warlingham. We would like to carry out a loft conversion at the house.Will legal conveyancing on the property involve investigations to see if these works are allowed?

Your conveyancer should review the registered title as conveyancing in Warlingham will occasionally reveal restrictions in the title deeds which prevent certain alterations or necessitated the consent of a 3rd party. Certain additions call for local authority planning consent and approval under the building regulations. Some locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or impact extensions. You should check these issues with a surveyor prior to committing yourself to a purchase.

Completion of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Warlingham. Conveyancing was satisfactory but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?

Most lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. Ordinarily complaints to a lender are sorted out very quickly. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR with full details of your complaint.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Warlingham is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Warlingham are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Warlingham you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Warlingham 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.

My uncle has recommend that I use his lawyers for conveyancing in Warlingham. Should I choose my own property lawyer?

There are no two ways about it the ideal way to select a conveyancing practitioner is to get referrals from friends or family who have experience in using the firm that you are considering.

What is the difference between surveying and conveyancing in Warlingham?

Conveyancing - in Warlingham or anywhere in England and Wales - is the process of legally transferring legal title of property from one person to another. It therefore includes the checking of the title. Whether buying or selling, you should be aware of anything affecting the property such as proposals by government departments, illegal buildings, or outstanding rates. The conveyancer should conduct the appropriate searches and inquiries on the property. Surveying relates to the structure of a property itself. A surveyor will look at a house, flat and any outbuildings you’re buying and will help you find out about the condition of the building and, if there are problems, give you a powerful reason for negotiating the buying price down or asking the vendor to remedy the defects before you complete your move.