"Woking - It's not just what you know, it's who you know. Our Solicitors' maintain a network of Woking contacts. Issues frequently arising in the region are also taken into consideration, thanks to this local expertise.

We have assisted home movers throughout Woking, including Conveyancing in GU21, GU22."

Local issues considered by Woking Conveyancing Solicitors:

Flood Alleviation Schemes in Woking:

The Hoe Valley scheme will enhance Woking Park, joining Barnsbury and Westfield with Woking centre, improve the highway infrastructure at the Westfield Avenue and Kingfield Road, and rebuild Elm Bridge across the Hoe Stream.

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

The consequences of your solicitor not being on your Mortgage Lender's panel

Many lenders, and particularly nationwide banks, were once willing to instruct any Woking solicitors who requested to be added to their panel. Lenders have also reduced the size of their panels, setting more restrictive criteria for membership. If your conveyancing solicitor is not on your preferred lender's panel, then the lender will not instruct that firm to act in connection with the mortgage. You then have a choice; 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. If you decide to instruct another firm because they are on your lender's panel, you should bear in mind the following:

• The new firm might charge more or may charge additional fees.
• You might still have to pay your old firm for work they have already completed.
• The new firm may have no knowledge of the Woking area.

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

• Barclays Bank plc, 16-18, High St, Knaphill, GU21 2PF - Tel: 0845 7555555
• Santander, Unit 38, The Peacocks Centre, GU21 6GD - Tel: 0845 7654321
• Royal Bank of Scotland, Crown House, 1, Crown Square, GU21 6HR - Tel: 01483 728528
• Lloyds TSB Bank plc, 32, Commercial Way, GU21 6ER - Tel: 0845 3000000

The impact of Tree Preservation Orders

When land around Woking is developed for housing, the existence of a TPO will be revealed in a local search against property on the original estate, whether or not there are any affected trees on the specific property being purchased. The existence of any planning conditions, originally imposed on the developers of a Woking property, will be revealed in a local search. Removing a Woking tree planted under a planning order could lead to the council serving an enforcement notice on the property owner.