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Cheap conveyancing in Caterham does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

Reasons to use our Caterham conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 This site is the only site that enables you the ability to ensure that your property ownership legalities in Caterham will be conducted by a law firm on your mortgage lender’s authorised panel.
  • 2 Caterham conveyancers work in partnership with Caterham estate agents, house builders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to home movers every step of the way, with the aim of reducing administrative burdens and transaction times
  • 3 The accumulation of transactions means that Caterham conveyancer have developed excellent links with Caterham local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of handling your house sale or purchase in Caterham.
  • 4 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Caterham is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 5 Caterham property lawyers have a significant edge when it comes to Caterham conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can impact your sale or purchase

Examples of recent conveyancing in Caterham since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Caterham

Are the BSA intent on creating a search tool with a view to list law firms on the Darlington Building Society conveyancing panel for example in Caterham?

We would not expect to be advised of any plans on the part of the BSA to promote such a register.

Is it necessary to take out insurance to address the risk of chancel repairs when buying a house in Caterham?

Unless a previous acquisition of the house completed after 12 October 2013 you may assume that conveyancing practitioners delivering conveyancing in Caterham to remain encouraging a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

I bought my apartment on 11 July and my personal details is yet to be registered. Need I be worried? My conveyancing solicitor in Caterham expressed confidence that it should be concluded in a couple of weeks. Are properties in Caterham particularly slow to register?

As far as conveyancing in Caterham is concerned, registration is no faster or slower than the rest of England and Wales. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can adjust according to the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry must send notices to any 3rd parties. At present approximately 80% of submission are fully dealt with in less than three weeks but some can be subject to protracted delays. Historically registration is effected after the buyer is living at the premises so registration formalities is not usually top priority but where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your solicitor could communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.

I have been on the look out for a flat up to £305k and identified one round the corner in Caterham I like with open areas and station nearby, however it only has 49 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Caterham in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a lease with such few years left?

If you need a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term may be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the property 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 and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer concerning this.

My father-in-law has encouraged me to instruct his conveyancing solicitors in Caterham. Should I choose my own conveyancer?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Caterham conveyancing lawyer the best way to choose a conveyancing lawyer is to get feedback from friends or relatives who have experience in using the solicitor you're contemplating using.

We have been informed by many family members to expect up to two months for Caterham conveyancing to complete.This was four weeks ago. The draft contract was only received to my conveyancing practitioner last week so does the clock start running now?

Don't rely on moving on a specific date until contracts are exchanged. Regardless of the promises the people you are acquiring from or selling to make, or your conveyancer makes don't rely on them. More frustration is caused to buyers and sellers by unfulfilled assurances than anything else.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Caterham regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Caterham practicing in commercial conveyancing in Caterham. This will likely include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Nichols & Nichols Solicitors, Suite 3, 157 Station Road East, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0QE
  • Baldwin & Robinson Limited, 4 Oxted Chambers, 185-187 Station Road East, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0QE
  • Teresa M Cornwell, 37 Station Road West, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9EE
  • H&h Lawyers Limited, 12 Station Road West, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9ES
  • Dollman & Pritchard, 8 The Square, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6XS

Planning law solicitors in Caterham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Caterham specialising in planning law. This may include advice on tree preservation orders
  • Sharratts (london) Llp, 1 The Old Yard, Rectory Lane, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1JP

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Caterham?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding acquiring and selling property and cover conveyancing countrywide not just Caterham. When instructing a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Receive an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Receive a high standard of legal services.
  • Enjoy the benefit of your matters dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Be supplied with a high quality of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Be supplied with a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your specific needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a swift, impartial and comprehensive service where making a complaint about your conveyancing in Caterham about your conveyancing in Caterham.

Neighboring Locations

Warlingham
Woldingham
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Oxted

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

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