As someone not used to the Croxley Green conveyancing process what is the number one tip you can impart concerning the legal transfer of property in Croxley Green
Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in Croxley Green or throughout Hertfordshire is an adversarial process. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there is lots of opportunity for friction between you and others involved in the transaction. For instance, the vendor, selling agent and even potentially your lender. Selecting a law firm for your conveyancing in Croxley Green is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the SOLE party in the legal process whose role it is to protect your legal interests and to keep you safe.
There is a definite creep of a "blame" culture- someone must be blamed for the process taking so long. We recommend that you your first instinct should be to trust your solicitor above all other parties in the conveyancing process.
I have 71 years left on my lease and need a lease extension for my flat in Croxley Green. Conveyancing solicitors on the Platform panel can deal with such extensions correct?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 10/10/2025 the requirements read as follows :
Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that could affect a commercial property in Croxley Green?
Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Croxley Green will carry out a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers invest in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Croxley Green. The report sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Croxley Green.
For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Croxley Green it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately can cause delays to Croxley Green commercial conveyancing deals as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not conducted for residential conveyancing in Croxley Green.
The deeds to my home are lost. The lawyers who conducted the conveyancing in Croxley Green 5 years ago no longer exist. What do I do?
You no longer need to hold title original deeds to establish that you own the land or premises, as the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.
Is it simple use your search facility to select a conveyancing practitioner in Croxley Green on the authorised to act for my lender?
Step one is to pick a mortgage company such as Accord Mortgages Ltd, Virgin Money or Godiva Mortgages Ltd then type in your location e.g. Croxley Green. Conveyancing firms in Croxley Green and beyond will then be shown.
I cannot attend my Croxley Green conveyancing practitioners office to sign documents connected to my conveyancing in Croxley Green – will this be an issue?
Not a problem. Croxley Green conveyancing solicitors can handle home moves for clients nationally. It is not necessary for you to be able to be present a Croxley Green conveyancers office. They can deal with all communications via phone, post and email - whatever works for you.