Conveyancing in Chessington
The conveyancing process ensures the legal transfer of property from the seller to the buyer. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Chessington, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Chessington and Royal of Kingston upon Thames clients with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Other areas covered: Epsom, New Malden, Surbiton, South West London and London
Buying property in Chessington
Part of Greater London, Chessington is best known for Chessington World of Adventures, a popular family theme park. Desirable areas to live include Hook and Malden Rushett. Chessington has two railway stations providing direct links to London Waterloo. Chessington has a population of approximately 19,000.
Council Tax in Chessington (2023/24)
Chessington is in Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.
What do Chessington conveyancing solicitors do?
A conveyancing solicitor plays a pivotal role in a property purchase, and leads you through the legal side of a home purchase. They will order property searches, raise questions for the seller's solicitor, review the lease (if applicable) and complete any post-sale actions, like paying SDLT and HMLR registration.
Chessington conveyancing solicitors would also undertake checks for issues related to flats, such as spiralling ground rents.
Are you financing your purchase with a mortgage?
Whether you are buying a second home or a first-time buyer, your solicitor must also complete legal work for the bank or building society that's giving you the mortgage.
Panel approval means your solicitor can act on behalf of your mortgage provider.
Over 100 mortgage lenders have approved our chosen panel solicitors, so we can help you complete your Chessington transaction smoothly.
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We can assist Chessington buyers with the conveyancing for:
There exist around 500,000 listed buildings across the country, 170 of which are in Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. Listed buildings in and around Chessington include: Listed properties can be a joy to own, but they come with their share of complexities. Our expert conveyancing solicitor panel will offer guidance on the commitments a listed building owner must make. Examples include regular upkeep, consent required for energy efficient alterations and an obligation to preserve or restore original windows and doors. Read more:Listed buildings
Buying a property through a shared ownership scheme means paying a reduced percentage share of the property. Shared ownership conveyancing is more complex, as all properties are leasehold and mortgage lenders' apply stricter criteria. With extensive specialist experience, our expert panel of solicitors will assist you with every step of the process.Buying a Shared Ownership property
Buying a leasehold property
Buying a leasehold house or flat in the UK can be complex. The many potential complications awaiting an uninformed purchaser can include legally technical issues like undisclosed major works and onerous clauses in the lease.
Your conveyancing 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?
Selling a property in Chessington
When selling a house or flat in Chessington, the solicitor will assemble all essential documents, including the draft contract and the various property information forms, and will help you answer these forms. They will respond to inquiries from the buyer's solicitor, resolve any potential issues and handle the mortgage redemption. By taking steps to communicate effectively with the other parties, including agents, lenders and landlords, your conveyancer will ensure the move completes without a hitch.
Is there anything to be aware of if selling a leasehold property in Chessington?
Conveyancing for a leasehold flat is quite a lot more time-consuming than it is for a freehold home.
The complex nature of leasehold property means that conveyancing solicitors in Chessington must undertake additional legal work, which could include collating all relevant freeholder information, through to a copy of the buildings insurance for the common parts.
To reduce leasehold-related delays, It is strongly advised that the seller instruct a property lawyer as soon as possible, and ideally before going on the market.
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage in Chessington
The Bank of England's current base rate is 4.5% (9 February, 2025)
Before you instruct, verify your conveyancing solicitor is on your chosen mortgage lender's panel.
Our partner panel solicitors can act for over 100 mortgage lenders. Whether you are switching to an equity release mortgage from Metro Bank or taking out a variable rate mortgage from Bradford and Bingley, our panel solicitors can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Transferring Equity
If you are looking to restructure the ownership of a property, whether you are transferring the ownership of a property to your children, buying out another part-owner or inheritance tax planning, a transfer of equity is required.
Your lawyer will complete the legal work for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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What are typical Chessington conveyancing fees?
Conveyancing legal fees
Your conveyancing solicitor's quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete. Conveyancing fees are paid to your solicitor for the tasks they complete.
Disbursements
Disbursements are additional costs on top of your solicitor's fees for third-party costs incurred on your behalf. Third-party disbursements include Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), HM Land Registry fees and property searches.
Check for hidden costs
Some solicitors' quotes set out additional charges in the small print, resulting in a higher-than-expected final bill. Beware of extra fees, when comparing quotes.