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Reasons to use our Coombe conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s solicitors are based in Coombe - if so sets of solicitors will be less confrontational
  • 2 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Coombe is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 3 Coombe conveyancing lawyers will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 4 The Coombe conveyancing firms that are identified are dedicated to providing value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and remortgagors in Coombe
  • 5 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these organisations are often located many miles away with little appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Coombe

Examples of recent conveyancing in Coombe since December 2024*

Disposal

of semi residence, Grimwade Avenue, CR0 5DJ completing on 14/01/2025 at a price of £1,375,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

Purchase

of flat Green Acres CR0 5UX, at a price of £250,000. Leasehold conveyancing due diligence included: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, securing official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

Sale

of semi-detached premises, Chichester Road, CR0 5NP completing on 14/01/2025 at a price of £445,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

Disposal

of semi-detached residence, Ashburton Avenue, CR0 7JJ completing on 20/01/2025 at a price of £565,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Coombe

I own a freehold property in Coombe but nevertheless pay rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Coombe and has limited impact for conveyancing in Coombe but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the creation of fresh rentcharges post 1977.

Previous rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 will be dispensed with completely.

A relative suggested that if I am purchasing in Coombe I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?

A search of this type is usually quoted for as part of the standard Coombe conveyancing searches. It is not a small document of about 40 pages, listing and setting out significant information about Coombe around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Coombe Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the type of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average Property Price, Crime statistics, Coombe Education with maps and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful information concerning Coombe.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my home are lost. The solicitors who handled the conveyancing in Coombe 4 years ago no longer exist. What do I do?

Assuming you have a registered title the information relating to your ownership will be retained by the Land Registry under a Title Number. It is possible to carry out a search at the Land Registry, identify your house and get current copies of the Registered Entries for less than a fiver. If the property is Leasehold then the Land Registry will also normally retain a file duplicate of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be retrieved for twenty pounds.

How does conveyancing in Coombe differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Coombe approach us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is constructed. This is because new home sellers in Coombe tend to buy the land, 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 used to new build conveyancing in Coombe or who has acted in the same development.

I am using a search engine for the phrase conveyancing in Coombe it reveals numerous solicitorsin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancer for purchase transaction?

The ideal way of choosing a suitable conveyancer is via personal referral, so seek the guidance of friends and relatives who have bought a property in Coombe or the local estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Coombe differ, so it's advisable to request a minimum of three estimates from varying types of property lawyers. Dont forget to clarify that the costs are assured not to escalate.

I have just started marketing my garden flat in Coombe. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed, but I have recently received a quarterly maintenance charge demand – what should I do?

The sensible thing to do is pay the maintenance contribution as you normally would as all ground rent and service charges will be apportioned on completion, so you will be reimbursed by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.

Having spent months of dialogue we are unable to agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Coombe. Can we issue an application to the Residential Property Tribunal Service?

in cases where there is a absentee freeholder or if there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to judgment on the premium.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Coombe flat is 29 Woodstock Road in April 2014. the Tribunal determined that the premiums to be paid into court in respect of the purchase of the freehold registered at HMLR under Title N0.SY3997 should be £7,217. This case was in relation to 4 flats. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 98 years.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Coombe

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Coombe specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Ormerods, 45 Friends Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1ED
  • Lam & Meerabux Solicitors Limited, 96 Park Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1JB
  • Simman Solicitors, 83 South End, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1BG
  • Status Legal Lassalle Lawanson-swain, Suite 6, Albany House, 82-86 South End, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1DQ
  • Anne Cuthbert Solicitors, 55 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6PQ

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Coombe regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Coombe practicing in commercial conveyancing in Coombe. This may include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Ormerods, 45 Friends Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1ED
  • Anne Cuthbert Solicitors, 55 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6PQ
  • Dzimitrowicz York, 6 Laud Street, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1ST
  • Percy Holt & Nowers, 42 George Street, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 1NE
  • Streeter Marshall, 74 High Street, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 2UU

Planning law solicitors in Coombe regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Coombe specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • A E Short, 144 Bromley Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 6PG
  • Batchelors, Charles House, 35 Widmore Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1RW
  • Wellers Law Group Llp, Tenison House, Tweedy Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 3NF
  • Gowen & Stevens Llp, 5 Mulgrave Chambers, 26-28 Mulgrave Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 6LE
  • Crescent Law, 81 London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5HP

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

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