"Awareness of local issues and concerns can mean the difference between a stress-free move, and a drawn-out and difficult process. Associations with local authorities and other sources of detailed Godalming issues are maintained by our Solicitors to streamline the Conveyancing process. They are also highly familiar with areas needing special consideration across Godalming.

We have assisted home movers throughout Godalming, including Conveyancing in GU7, GU8."

Local issues considered by Godalming Conveyancing Solicitors:

Searches in Godalming

If your are planning to purchase a new home in Godalming a conveyancer is required by your lender to conduct Local Authority Searches. The Local Authority for Godalming is Waverley Borough Council, The Burys, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1HR. Tel: 01483 523 333 or out of hours emergencies on: 0845 769 7284

Fridaysmove property lawyers in Godalming are on all UK mortgage lender panels, including:

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

Mortgage lenders maintain panels of solicitors who they will instruct to carry out legal work on mortgages. At one time, many lenders, especially the large banks, were prepared to instruct any firm of solicitors who asked to be placed on their panel. However, mortgage lenders have started removing firms which do not carry out much work for them, or have not met certain additional criteria. If a lender will not instruct a firm you have picked to perform your legal work, you have the following choices:

• Try to obtain a mortgage from another lender who will instruct your Conveyancing solicitor.
• Instruct another firm of Conveyancing solicitors who are on your lender's panel to handle your Conveyancing.
• Continue with your present Conveyancing solicitor, but accept that a separate firm will also act for the lender, and that you will have to pay their costs in addition.

It is usually cheaper to have the same firm act both for you and your lender, and carry out all the conveyancing work in connection with a purchase and the mortgage.

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

• NatWest Bank plc, 77, High St, GU7 1AR - Tel: 0845 6002803
• Halifax, 65, High St, GU7 1AW - Tel: 01483 709105
• Barclays Bank plc, 87, High St, GU7 1AP - Tel: 0845 7555555
• Santander, 104, High St, GU7 1HG - Tel: 0845 7654321

Council Tax in Godalming

During their enquiries, the buyers solicitor will request that the conveyancer acting for the seller confirms the council tax banding of the property. Council Tax rates for Godalming are set by Waverley Council. The bandings for 2012/13 are* -

• Band A - £1040
• Band B - £1213
• Band C - £1386
• Band D - £1559
• Band E - £1906
• Band F - £2252
• Band G - £2599
• Band H - £3119

*Source - www.communities.gov.uk