Conveyancing Solicitors Godalming


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Look no further for your residential conveyancing solicitor in Godalming

Whatever your property challenge, we can solve it.

Selling property in Godalming

Your expert conveyancing solicitor's role when selling a property in Godalming, will include:

  • Draft contracts – Your conveyancing solicitor drafts the initial legal contract to be sent to the buyer's solicitor.
  • Responding to enquiries – your solicitor responds to any questions the buyer's solicitor may have (this is where you'll find out if you are missing documents, which can cause delays to your sale).
  • Investigating issues – your solicitor may need to complete further investigation to try and satisfy them.
  • Exchange contracts – once the buyer's solicitor has satisfied their enquiries, contracts are finalised and exchanged
  • On the day of completion – your solicitor receives the money for the sale, discharges the mortgage (if required), pays the estate agent, deducts their fee and then sends the net sale proceeds to you.
  • Post completion – your solicitor receives the DS1 discharge documents and, when leasehold, settles your liabilities for ground rent and service charges.

Our Godalming conveyancing solicitors' cost for selling a property starts from £723 INC VAT.

For Godalming buying

  • Draft contracts – Your solicitor reviews the draft contract sent by the seller's solicitor.
  • Raising enquiries – your solicitor will ask the seller's solicitor questions based on the contract, title, and property documents to protect you from any nasty surprises.
  • Exchange contracts – once your solicitor is satisfied with their enquiries, they agree with the seller to finalise and exchange contracts
  • Day of completion – on the day of completion, your solicitor transfers the money for the sale.
  • Post completion – following completion, your solicitor makes an application to HM Land Registry to register you as the new owner.

Our Godalming conveyancing solicitors' cost for buying a property starts from £723 INC VAT.

Add or remove someone from a property title in Godalming

With a Transfer of Equity, you can buy someone out of a shared property and remove them from the title, or add someone to the title to transfer ownership of a share of the property, making them a joint owner. This service includes:

  • Property solicitors fees including ID checks, office copies
  • HM Land Registration fees
  • (if party being removed) ID1 Form verification fee
  • (if mortgage) Change of mortgage fee
  • (if leasehold) Notice fee to freeholder

Our Godalming conveyancing solicitors' cost for a Transfer of Equity in Godalming starts at £399 INC VAT.

If someone is giving up their share of the property for less than market value, they may be required to get independent legal advice, which will be an additional expense.

Switch your mortgage deal in Godalming

Your remortgage solicitor will perform all the necessary checks, review your new mortgage offer, and update HM Land Registry post-completion. The process is similar to when you purchase but should take less time, as the solicitor doesn't need to raise any legal enquiries.

If you own a leasehold property, your solicitor must carry out extra work to investigate the lease terms. Our conveyancing solicitors' cost for a remortgage in Godalming starts at £363 INC VAT INC VAT.

Purchase the next chunk of your equity

When you're ready to buy the next chunk of the equity in your shared ownership property, a conveyancer will be required to handle:

  • The bank transfer;
  • obtaining a mortgage redemption statement from your existing lender;
  • receiving your new mortgage offer and confirming the lender terms;
  • receiving the memorandum of staircasing;
  • handling completion;
  • filing SDLT form (if required); and
  • registration at the Land Registry.

Our conveyancing solicitors' cost for shared ownership staircasing in Godalming starts at £569 INC VAT.

If you need to add someone to the legal title, you will need to pay an additional fee for a transfer of equity.

Paying off your Help to Buy equity loan

You'll need a solicitor to:

  • Receive redemption letter;
  • review title for ownership and restrictions;
  • obtain Authority to Complete;
  • draft a deed of postponement for your current lender;
  • handling completion;
  • bank transfer; and
  • if repaid in full, removal of the loan restriction at the Land Registry.

Our conveyancing solicitors' cost for Help to Buy loan redemption in Godalming starts at £333 INC VAT.

Price based on a freehold with the loan being repaid in full using savings.

Why buy a home in Godalming?

Godalming is a pretty market town and the administrative centre of Waverley Borough in Surrey County. It is 30 miles south-west of London and is highly affluent, frequently performing well in rankings of desirable places to live in the UK. A fair part of the town's appeal is its transport communications.

Nearby attractions include the Winkworth Arboretum (in Hascombe Road) - a protected hillside, National Trust garden, woodland & lake, which is a great place to take the family - and Oakhurst Cottage - a tiny 16th-century cottage in Hambledon, owned by the National Trust, which is a brilliant example of a traditional Surrey labourer's cottage and has been well-preserved.

Godalming Hospital information

Milford Hospital, Tuesley Ln, Busbridge, Godalming, GU7 1UF

The Mill Medical Practice, Catteshall Mill, Catteshall Rd, Godalming, GU7 1JW

Farnham Road Hospital, Farnham Rd, Guildford, GU2 7LX

Property Solicitors Godalming, Transport information

The A3, linking London and Portsmouth, is nearby, as is the A31 (links Guildford and Winchester). Godalming Railway Station is on the direct line between London and Portsmouth.

Distance to Airports from Godalming


AirportMiles by car
Heathrow28.2 miles
Gatwick32.9 miles
Southampton48.9 miles
Local Schools in Godalming

Charterhouse School, Charterhouse Rd, Godalming, GU7 2DX

King Edwards School, Wormley, Godalming, GU8 5SG

Prior's Field School, Priorsfield Rd, Godalming, GU7 2RH

Residential Conveyancing Solicitors in and around Godalming

Our Godalming conveyancing solicitors can help you with your conveyance locally or in any of the surrounding areas, including London, Guildford, Milford, Haslemere, Farnham, Cranleigh and Woking.

Conveyancing Solicitors Godalming

We have many offices throughout England and Wales, so you can find a solicitor near you.

Recently completed properties in Godalming:
  • Knoll Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2EP
  • 22 Mary Vale, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1SW
  • 45a Church Road, Milford, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5JB
  • 16 Franklyn Rd, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2LD
  • 26a Upper Manor Road, Milford, Surrey, GU8 5JW

New build developers and developments in the area:
  • Prime Place (houses) – Catteshall Lane, Godalming.
    Developed by Willmott Dixon.

Godalming Property Prices



Average property price in Godalming£689,060
Population of Godalming21,804


Property price data is sourced from the Land Registry House Price Index by Conveyancing Solicitors Godalming.
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Should I use a Licensed Conveyancer or Conveyancing Solicitor near me?

Solicitors are usually more expensive than a conveyancer, which is fine as long as they specialise in property transactions. It can be beneficial to choose a property lawyer in case of any specialist legal complications with your property transaction, but the best-of-both approach is to instruct a licensed conveyancing solicitor who employs some other conveyancing professionals to complete the simpler parts of the work under their supervision, at a lower rate.

Why choose SAM Conveyancing Solicitors in Godalming?

Whether you're buying, selling, remortgaging, dealing with a lease, staircasing shared ownership, or paying offyour help to buy loan, you'll need a conveyancing specialist to handle the legal side of things. With SAM you get the benefit of dedicated conveyancing executive who'll guide you through the process, from start to finish, at no extra cost. Available Monday to Saturday to answer all your questions, we'll bridge the gap between you and your solicitor, with regular updates in plain English.

We have hand selected some of the best conveyancing solicitors Godalming has to offer, which are backed by a no sale no fee guarantee and the Godalming conveyancing fee we quote is broken down so you can see exactly what your quote includes. What we quote you is the fixed price you will pay for the agreed work. No unpleasant surprises.

You'll also benefit form our state of the art Online Conveyancing Process to track your progress and next steps along the way.

Affordable Housing Schemes

Several affordable housing schemes in Godalming help make buying a property more achievable. The work is more complex, and we have specialist conveyancing solicitors to handle the following:

  • Shared Ownership Solicitors
  • Right to Buy Solicitors Godalming - speak to Waverley Borough Council to find out if you are eligible
  • Discount Market Sale Godalming - check with Waverley Borough Council if they are running a DMS scheme


Godalming conveyancing solicitors

You can rest assured that you're in good hands with our Godalming Conveyancing Solicitors. They are skilled and experienced with complex property transactions from a simple purchase for a property in Godalming to a Sale and Purchase of a shared ownership property, executing a Deed of Trust simultaneously.

Are you buying or selling a short lease in Godalming?

We have specialist leasehold conveyancing solicitors in Godalming to handle your sale & purchase of a leasehold property, as well as lease extensions and creation, sale, or purchase of a Godalming share of freehold property.

Due to the additional legal work surrounding the lease and terms, your quote will be calculated based on the tenure, so as long as you give us the correct details when getting your Godalming leasehold inclusive, fixed fee, conveyancing quotes with the simple form above, this will be included in your initial quote, not a surprise addition later on. Property Challenges Solved.

Conveyancing FAQs: Property Lawyers Godalming



The average conveyancing cost in London can be slightly higher than in the rest of the country. Depending on the property's price and the transaction's complexity, you could pay several hundred to a couple of thousand pounds. Our conveyancing fees in Godalming are based on the purchase price, and start at £723 INC VAT.

Fill in our easy online form for a fixed quote tailored to your requirements.

Godalming conveyancing solicitor fees vary between online conveyancing solicitors, high street licensed conveyancers or housing solicitors introduced by your estate agent.



It's unnecessary to have a local property solicitor as the conveyancing process is the same throughout England and Wales. You should prioritise service and efficiency over proximity to Godalming, when choosing a good conveyancing solicitor for any property transaction.

Many factors can delay conveyancing in Godalming. A simple property transaction can be completed in less than two months, but the average is closer to 12-16 weeks.

CQS Accreditation

All our panel solicitors are CQS accredited. You can trust the Conveyancing Quality Scheme for the highest standards of conveyancing.

Fixed Fee

Don't bother with an 'estimate' fee. You want to make sure that your total fee is fixed (they can't charge you more later) and it includes all the necessary components. We build your quote based on each of the costs involved in a standard transaction based on the information you give us, with no sneaky extra fees. If you have additional requirements, speak with a helpful team member to ensure everything you need is covered within your quote.

No Sale No Fee

Choose conveyancing solicitors in Godalming who offer a No Sale No Fee Guarantee, like ours. If your first sale or purchase falls through, the money you've spent with us will go toward your next one. Terms apply.

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Communication

Not knowing what is going on is the most frustrating thing for a client. Many solicitors are too busy doing legal work to answer all their clients call for updates. With SAM Conveyancing, you'll have a dedicated conveyancing executive available Monday to Saturday. They'll keep you in the loop on progress, translate the legal jargon, chase your solicitor when required and email you about milestones.

Value

Get a fully comprehensive quote covering all your needs so you can accurately compare your options to ensure you're paying a good price.

Online conveyancing is just as safe as you protect your data on the internet as you would in any other transaction. Online conveyancing means speedier turnaround times on documents, more convenient meetings and lower running costs for the firm. We pass our savings on to you.

Yes, if you're buying and selling simultaneously, the same conveyancing solicitor can handle both transactions, saving you money, as you'll only have to do the 'new client' admin once.

1. Get a mortgage in principle

Know what you can afford to save wasting time on any false starts.

2. Instruct your conveyancing solicitor before you make your offer

Waiting until your offer is accepted can delay your transaction. As early as possible, inform them of any details, such as gifted deposits. An online service reduces snail mail delays and waiting for physical meetings, which can be conducted by video call.

3. Apply for your mortgage quickly

You can submit your application as soon as your offer is accepted. An independent broker can help speed this along.

4. Order your searches and surveys

Ordering these early can speed up your conveyancing process, especially if local authorities face delays. However, it is usually considered prudent to time this with the rest of your chain if a transaction falls through.

5. Get your building insurance ready

You'll need insurance from the exchange so research & compare insurance quotes, once your solicitor is instructed.

6. Paperwork (When selling)

Ensure you have your paperwork, including energy performance & FENSA certificates.

Surrey Conveyancing Solicitors for local buying, selling, transfer of equity and remortgageSurrey is located in the south-east of England and is well known for its high property prices and leafy areas. Guildford is the county town, however, Surrey County Council can be found just up the A3 in the neighbouring town Kingston Upon Thames. It was in Dorking, in Surrey, at the White Horse where Charles Dickens wrote much of his Pickwick Papers and apparently based many of the characters on local people.

The University of Surrey can be found in Guildford, however, Surrey also hosts the Royal Holloway University of London (Egham), the University of Law and Kingston University. HG Wells, writer of War of the Worlds, lived at Horsell Common in Woking, Surrey when he wrote the book and this is where, in the book, the Martians first land on Earth.

 

Surrey Property Market Reports

*Mortgage lenders choose which solicitors they will or won't work with. Our panel solicitors are on 99% of mortgage lender panels. Our panel solicitors are currently not on the panel for Kent Reliance (when buying through Shared Ownership) and the Islamic Development Bank. Tell us who your lender is and we will assign you an approved panel solicitor.
**Our panel of solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and conveyancing work is accredited with the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme.
***No Sale No Fee applies to any sale or purchase quote except auction and right to buy. Read our No Sale No Fee Policy.

What are the conveyancing costs?

Godalming Conveyancing Solicitor fees vary between online conveyancing solicitors, high street conveyancers or housing solicitors introduced by your estate agent.

The actual conveyancing costs, outside of the legal work, should be fixed, including:

For buyers: stamp duty, land registration, property searches, ID searches and leasehold charges (if buying a leasehold property).

For sellers: office copies, title plan and management information (if selling a leasehold property).

Make sure to budget for all of the above conveyancing costs and to get a fixed fee conveyancing quote from several firms, to compare value.

Making the right choice of solicitor is key to the whole process:

  • Cheap Conveyancing
  • Fast Conveyancing
  • Best Conveyancing Service