"Whether you are buying or selling, awareness of local considerations will positively impact the likelihood of a successful sale or purchase. Our Solicitors' maintain a network of Leatherhead contacts. They are also cognisant of the issues and considerations native to the area.

We have assisted home movers throughout Leatherhead, including Conveyancing in KT22."

Local issues considered by Leatherhead Conveyancing Solicitors:

Local Transport Issues

Buyers will want to know if major roadwork's are planned in the vicinity of their prospective purchase, which might affect the property. Your solicitor will research any proposals for the following in respect of any highway adjoining the property:

• making it one-way
• permanently stopping it up or diverting it
• introducing parking restrictions or changing existing restrictions (including residents parking permits)
• introducing width or weight restrictions
• speed restrictions, traffic calming measures including speed humps (sleeping policemen)
• cycle tracks

Councils often propose large schemes dependent on funding from central government or the private sector. These could be referred to in searches, but may never commence.

Issues to consider when your lawyer 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 your lender does not accept your chosen solicitor, you must make a decision as to how to proceed; 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.

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

• Santander, 2, High St, KT22 8HT - Tel: 0845 7654321
• Lloyds TSB Bank plc, 2, High St, Great Bookham, KT23 4AF - Tel: 0845 3000000
• Halifax, 21, High St, KT22 8AB - Tel: 01372 859760
• NatWest Bank plc, 1, Bridge St, KT22 8BT - Tel: 0845 6002803

How much council tax will I pay?

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

• Band A - £1006
• Band B - £1174
• Band C - £1341
• Band D - £1509
• Band E - £1844
• Band F - £2180
• Band G - £2515
• Band H - £3018

*Source - www.communities.gov.uk