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Examples of recent conveyancing in Carshalton since January 2025*

Transfer

of semi property, Rochester Road, SM5 2LB completing on 20/01/2025 at a price of £508,500. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

Sale

of flat Beacon Grove SM5 3BA, at purchase amount of £325,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, ordering official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

Acquisition

of flat Greyhound Road SM1 4BJ, sold for £230,000. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

Disposal

of terraced residence, Arlington Drive, SM5 2EY completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £450,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, securing official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Carshalton

When it comes to lenders such as Barclays, do Carshalton lawyers incur a yearly amount to be on the list of approved solicitors?

We are not aware of any mortgage company fees to be on their panel, although some do charge an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.

is it true that all Carshalton solicitors on the Nottingham conveyancing panel are governed by the SRA?

As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Nottingham approved list of solicitors they would need to be governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. Some lenders do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel and in such a situation the practice would be regulated by the CLC.

I had a mortgage agreed in principle with Bank of Ireland. Carshalton conveyancing practitioners were appointed. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Bank of Ireland?

There is no definitive answer here. Have Bank of Ireland completed the valuation? Have you informed Bank of Ireland as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

How does conveyancing in Carshalton differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Carshalton approach us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is constructed. This is because builders in Carshalton typically buy the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Carshalton or who has acted in the same development.

I have been on the look out for a flat up to £245,000 and identified one close by in Carshalton I like with amenity areas and railway links nearby, the downside is that it's only got 61 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Carshalton for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a lease with such few years left?

Should you need a home loan the shortness of the lease will be problematic. Discount the price by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor about this.

We're first time buyers - had an offer accepted, yet the agent informed us that the vendor will only move forward if we appoint their chosen lawyers as they need an ‘expedited deal’. We would rather use a family solicitor with experience of conveyancing in Carshalton

We suspect that the seller is not behind this request. If they desire ‘a quick sale', alienating a motivated purchaser is going to damage their objectives. Bypass the agents and go straight to the sellers and explain that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are excited to move forward, with finances in place © you do not need to sell (d) you wish to move quickly (e)but you are going to appoint your preferred Carshalton conveyancing solicitors - rather thanthose that will earn the negotiator at the agency a commission or meet his conveyancing targets set by head office.

What advice can you give us when it comes to choosing a Carshalton conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

If you are instructing a conveyancer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Carshalton conveyancing practice) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you make enquires with two or three firms including non Carshalton conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be helpful:

    What are the legal fees for lease extension conveyancing?

My wife and I have hit a brick wall in trying to purchase the freehold in Carshalton. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?

Most definitely. We can put you in touch with a Carshalton conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Carshalton premises is 21 & 23 Carshalton Grove in May 2009. the Tribunal adopted the figures presented as the premiums payable by the Applicant i.e. a total of £20,750. This case related to 2 flats. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 72 years.

My folks are unable to locate their Carshalton property on the HM Land Registry site. They recall that back in the 60’s when they acquired the house there were complications concerning the address not being recognised in some systems.

Almost all properties in Carshalton should be revealed. Have you tried a search with just the postcode. Ordinarily it should reveal all the premises inside the postcode. Assuming the property is registered it will show up with a title number. Where they bought back in the 60’s it's conceivable it may be not yet registered. The property could still be revealed but with the title number identified as 'na'. In this scenario you will need to track down the original title deeds which could be with your parent’s lender.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Carshalton regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Carshalton but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Stanley Smith Hill & Co, 35 High Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3BG
  • Charmini Ravindran Law Ltd, 8 Lind Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4PJ
  • Carpenter & Co, 46 Woodcote Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 0NW
  • Porter & Co, 40 Benhill Avenue, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4DA
  • Gowen & Stevens Llp, 5 Mulgrave Chambers, 26-28 Mulgrave Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 6LE

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Carshalton regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Carshalton specialising in commercial conveyancing in Carshalton. This may include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Stanley Smith Hill & Co, 35 High Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3BG
  • Charmini Ravindran Law Ltd, 8 Lind Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4PJ
  • Carpenter & Co, 46 Woodcote Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 0NW
  • Porter & Co, 40 Benhill Avenue, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4DA
  • Gowen & Stevens Llp, 5 Mulgrave Chambers, 26-28 Mulgrave Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 6LE

Planning law solicitors in Carshalton regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Carshalton practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Gowen & Stevens Llp, 5 Mulgrave Chambers, 26-28 Mulgrave Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 6LE
  • Crescent Law, 81 London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5HP
  • Cuff And Gough Llp, Lamborn Place, 26 High Street, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 2LJ
  • Jeremy Marozzi & Co Solicitors, 12 Merton Park Parade, Wimbledon, London, SW19 3NT
  • Gregsons, St Christophers House, 19 Tabor Grove, London, SW19 4EX

Neighboring Locations

St Helier
Mitcham Junction
Hackbridge
Sutton
Carshalton
Wallington
Belmont

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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