Conveyancing in Chertsey
Handling the legal aspects of a property transaction, including registering the transfer of ownership, is referred to as conveyancing. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Chertsey, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Chertsey and throughout Runnymede handle their sale, purchase, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Other areas covered: Addlestone, Egham and Staines
Buying property in Chertsey
A historic town in Surrey, Chertsey is known for Chertsey Bridge, Chertsey Abbey and the nearby Thorpe Park Resort. Popular residential areas include Eastworth and Lyne. With access to the M3 motorway and Chertsey railway station, commuting is convenient. Chertsey has a population of approximately 15,000.
Council Tax in Chertsey (2023/24)
Chertsey is in Runnymede Borough Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,447.05 |
| B | £1,688.22 |
| C | £1,929.39 |
| D | £2,170.57 |
| E | £2,652.92 |
| F | £3,135.27 |
| G | £3,617.62 |
| H | £4,341.14 |
What does a conveyancing solicitor do?
For the purchase of a house or flat, a solicitor will handle the legal aspects of the transaction.
Your solicitor will raise questions for the seller, order searches, review the contract of sale and fulfil post-completion formalities, like registering the property ownership with the Land Registry.
In addition to standard searches, Chertsey conveyancing solicitors may undertake checks for issues affecting high-value listed buildings and properties within green belt areas.
Are you funding your home purchase with a mortgage?
If you are getting a mortgage, your solicitor will also need to act for the lender.
If your solicitor isn't accepted on your chosen lender's panel, it could take weeks longer to complete your purchase.Over 100 banks and building societies have approved our chosen panel lawyers, so we can help you complete your Chertsey transaction smoothly.
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When you buy a flat or house in a Chertsey conservation area, your solicitor will check for planning approval issues, which could include a breach of the conservation area 'Article 4 Directions', and paint and colour scheme restrictions. Conservation areas in Chertsey and across the Runnymede local authority include:Conservation area
There are around 500,000 listed properties in England and Wales, 320 of which are in Runnymede Borough Council. Listed buildings and properties in and around Chertsey include: Buying and owning a listed building can be a lot more complicated. Our experienced panel of solicitors will offer guidance on what duties your ownership will impose. Examples include a duty to maintain the exterior appearance, and consent required for energy efficient alterations. Read more:Listed buildings
New Build Conveyancing
The conveyancing for acquiring a new build in Chertsey is more complicated than buying an existing property.
An experienced solicitor in Chertsey will need to be qualified to handle things like working to tight developer deadlines, confirming Section 38 agreements and checking new build warranties with warranty providers such as NHBC Buildmark, Advantage and Capital Warranties.
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Leasehold property
Buying a leasehold property in England or Wales can be complex. The many potential problems awaiting an uninformed buyer can include legally technical issues like costly and undisclosed major works and short leases.
A leasehold solicitor will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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What you need to know about buying a leasehold property
Should I be wary of buying a leasehold house?
Should I buy a property with a short lease?
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Selling a house or flat in Chertsey
As part of the property selling process in Chertsey, your lawyer will prepare the necessary documentation, including the sale contract and property information forms.
The duties of a seller's solicitor includes overcoming hurdles such as a neighbour dispute and answering the buyer's solicitor's enquiries.
Your solicitor will work with all parties, like estate agents, landlords and lenders, to help ensure the move completes as soon as possible.I am selling a leasehold property in Chertsey - what do I need to know?
The legal work for a leasehold flat (leasehold houses are not common) is quite a lot more complex than it is for a freehold home.
The complex nature of leasehold property means that conveyancing solicitors in Chertsey will need to conduct additional work, for example obtaining the latest service charge and ground rent statement, through to ascertaining if a license to assign is required.
So as to resolve any leasehold-related difficulties sooner, It is highly recommended that you instruct a conveyancer as soon as an estate agent is chosen.
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Remortgaging a property in Chertsey
Latest Bank of England base rate now at 4.5% (30 April, 2025)
Double check your remortgage solicitor's lender panel membership before you instruct.
Quittance panel solicitors are on all major banks and building societies' panels, so whether you are changing to an equity release mortgage with Metro Bank or moving to a variable rate mortgage with Accord, our panel solicitors will make the process as simple and stress-free as possible.
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Transfer of equity
If you want to make changes to the ownership of your property, whether you are buying out the equity of a joint owner, estate planning or giving a property to a family member, a transfer of equity is required. Your conveyancer will complete all the necessary paperwork for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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How much do conveyancing solicitors fees cost in Chertsey?
On a conveyancing quote, the various costs or charges can be split into two types:
Conveyancing solicitors fees
These fees are what your conveyancer charges you for the legal services they provide during your transaction. Your solicitor's quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete.
Disbursements
Your conveyancing quote should also itemise required third-party costs, or disbursements, such as Stamp Duty and property searches.
Check the T's & C's
Some solicitors' quotes list extra charges in their terms and conditions, resulting in an inflated final bill. If you are comparing conveyancing quotes, beware of hidden charges not mentioned in the initial conveyancing quote.
