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Logical reasons to use our service to help you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Carshalton

  • 1 Carshalton solicitor are the linchpin to a successful Carshalton home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 2 Excellent communication and a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Carshalton conveyancing can be made a lot more stressful as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed strive to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 3 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Carshalton is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 4 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often based hundreds of kilometers away with little understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Carshalton
  • 5 The practices shown on our directory have a mix of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Carshalton since January 2025*

Sale

of semi property, Shirley Avenue, SM1 3QT completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £690,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: ordering official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

Sale

of terraced residence, Rochester Road, SM5 2LB completing on 20/01/2025 at a price of £508,500. The conveyancing process 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 conveyancer

Disposal

of detached residence property, Milton Avenue, SM1 3QB completing on 03/01/2025 at a price of £480,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, ordering official copies of the title

Transfer

of flat Beacon Grove SM5 3BA, at buying consideration of £325,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Carshalton

I am hoping to move into my new home in Carshalton next Monday. My solicitor now wants me to supply her with proof of content and building insurance for the property as as she informs me that she is duty bound to validate that it is in order for the bank. What does the insurance need to cover?

All property lawyers on acting for mortgage companies would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s Part 2 requirements. These requirements are not unique to conveyancing in Carshalton.

I know that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Do I require this when purchasing a property in Carshalton? or Apparently there is an ancient law that means some homeowners living in a parish church boundary may be liable to pay for maintenance to the chancel in proximity to the church. Is this appropriate for conveyancing in Carshalton?

Unless a prior acquisition of the premises completed post 12 October 2013 you can take it that solicitors delivering conveyancing in Carshalton to continue to advocate a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

It has been five months since my purchase conveyancing in Carshalton concluded. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Carshalton. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Carshalton

    Please supply a car parking plan. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme.

How do I search for a Carshalton law firm on the Barclays Direct conveyancing panel? I am a keen cyclist and am willing to travel upto 10miles to meet the conveyancer.

You can use the search on this website. Please pick a lender and your location and you will see a number of Carshalton conveyancing lawyers located nearest you. We have detailed some Carshalton conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can contact them to check whether they are on the Barclays Direct approved list

What are your top tips when it comes to finding a Carshalton conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Carshalton conveyancing practice) it is most important that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you talk with two or three firms including non Carshalton conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be of use:

    How experienced is the practice with lease extension legislation?

I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord for a lease extension without getting anywhere. Can I make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Carshalton conveyancing firm to assist?

Most certainly. We are happy to put you in touch with a Carshalton conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Carshalton flat 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 affected 2 flats. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 72 years.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Carshalton

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Carshalton practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • 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

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Carshalton regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Carshalton but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • R & C Property Lawyers Llp, 10A Upper Tooting Road, SW17 7PG

Planning law solicitors in Carshalton regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Carshalton specialising in planning law. This will likely include advice on special planning controls
  • 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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