"Knowledge of the local Caterham area is key to an easier, faster move. By building contacts with local authorities, your Solicitor can deliver Conveyancing with fewer delays, and keep you better informed. They are also highly familiar with areas needing special consideration across Caterham.

We have assisted home movers throughout Caterham, including Conveyancing in CR3."

Local issues considered by Caterham Conveyancing Solicitors:

Caterham Council Tax Rates

The sellers conveyancing solicitor will confirm the council tax banding and rates for the house or flat being sold. Caterham Council Tax rates are set by Tandridge Council. 2012/13 bandings are* -

• Band A - £1042
• Band B - £1216
• Band C - £1390
• Band D - £1563
• Band E - £1911
• Band F - £2258
• Band G - £2605
• Band H - £3126

*Source - www.communities.gov.uk

Searches in Caterham

When buying a new home in Caterham a conveyancer will carry out Official Local Authority Searches. The Local Authority for Caterham is Tandridge District Council, Station Road East, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0BT. Tel: 01883 722 000 or out of hours emergencies on: 01727 811 155

Fridaysmoves property lawyers in Caterham are on all UK mortgage lender panels, including:

What are the consequences if your solicitor is not on your Lender's panel?

Lenders maintain panels of law firms to perform mortgage legal work. While these panels were once open, allowing any firm to join, that is no longer the case. Increasingly however, lenders have lowered the number of firms which they will accept and allow to perform this work. If a lender will not instruct a firm you have picked to perform your legal work, you have the following choices; you can either select a different lender or solicitor. It is possible to continue with your original choices, but your lender will expect you to pay for the legal costs relating to the mortgage. Bear in mind that it is usually more efficient and less expensive for the same firm act for you and your lender. Issues to consider if you intend to swap to a firm on the panel:

• The second firm may have a different fee structure, or higher fees
• Work which the first solicitor has completed already may need to be paid for regardless of your decision.
• Your new conveyancing solicitor may have weaker local knowledge.

Looking for a mortgage lender with a branch in Caterham, Surrey, try:

• Barclays Bank plc, 10, The Square, CR3 6XH - Tel: 0845 7555555
• Lloyds TSB Bank plc, 21, Station Avenue, CR3 6YT - Tel: 0845 3000000
• NatWest Bank plc, 1, Croydon Rd, CR3 6PA - Tel: 0845 6002803