We are planning to acquire a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Kingston who is on the RBS solicitor panel. Can you recommend a local solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for RBS . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Kingston.

My lender has suggested a law firm on their panel based in Kingston but I would rather use a conveyancing lawyer in Kingston or nearer to where I live. Are you able to assist?

Not all Kingston conveyancing firms are listed all banks conveyancing panel. Use our find an approved solicitor tool to locate a Kingston conveyancing conveyancer on the on the lender panel.

I have justfound out that Stirling Law have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Kingston for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 10 months ago. How can I establish that the property is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest method to check if the premises is in your name, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Kingston conveyancing specialists.

I am purchasing my first flat in Kingston with the aid of help to buy. The builders would not budge the amount so I negotiated 6k of extras instead. The house builders rep advised me not reveal to my solicitor about this side-deal as it may put at risk my loan with the lender. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

What is the reason for new build conveyancing in Kingston being more expensive?

Buying a new build premises is completely distinct from the normal house purchase conveyancing in Kingston. Firstly sellers usually insist contracts to exchange within a tight deadline, so there is a a great deal of pressure on your solicitor to ensure everything is in order. In addition new build properties often necessitate the checking of adoption of highways, drains, planning considerations, building warranties or architects certificates. Bank obligations are also more detailed. Given the complex nature of the process for these types of properties, the conveyancing new build fees are higher than normal.