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Reasons to use our Crystal Palace conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 We are the UKs most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory service identifying mortgage company approved law practices delivering conveyancing in Crystal Palace governed by the SRA or CLC.
  • 2 This site is the only site that enables you the ability to check that your property ownership legalities in Crystal Palace will be conducted by a law firm on your mortgage lender’s authorised panel.
  • 3 Crystal Palace conveyancing lawyers are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 4 Crystal Palace lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Crystal Palace conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 5 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often based hundreds of kilometers away with little appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Crystal Palace

Examples of recent conveyancing in Crystal Palace since January 2025*

Disposal

of apartment Anerley Hill SE19 2BA, at buying sum of £365,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, preparing statement detailing charges

Disposal

of terraced residence, Knighton Park Road, SE26 5RJ completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £569,250. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, securing official copies of the title

Transfer

of semi-detached residence, Grizedale Terrace, SE23 3XF completing on 31/01/2025 at a price of £667,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, obtaining official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

Purchase

of flat Kent House Road SE26 5LR, at a price of £174,000. Leasehold conveyancing legalities included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Crystal Palace

Me and my partner are purchasing a 2 bedroom flat in Crystal Palace with a mortgage. We would like to retain our Crystal Palace conveyancer, however the bank says he's not on their "panel". We have to appoint one of the mortgage company panel conveyancing practices or continue with our Crystal Palace conveyancing practitioner and pay for one of their panel firms to represent them. We feel that this is unjust; is there anything we can do?

No, not really. The mortgage offered to you is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the lender’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your Crystal Palace conveyancing lawyer to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.

Do I choose a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Crystal Palace?

There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in Crystal Palace and Solicitor firms in Crystal Palace offering conveyancing It is important to make clear that both are regulated professionals specialising in the legal work in the home buying process. They may both also deal with associated property related work such as remortgage conveyancing, lease extensions and transfer of equity conveyancing.

I am assisting my mother sell her flat in Crystal Palace. Will the conveyancer commission an EPC or do I organise this?

After the abolition of Home Information Packs, EPC’s was kept a compulsory part of moving property. An EPC must be to hand before the property is put on the market. This is not a task that solicitors ordinarily arrange. Where you are instructing a Crystal Palace conveyancing lawyer they may be willing to arrange EPC’s due to their contacts with reputable Crystal Palace assessors

The formalities of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Crystal Palace. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?

All banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are sorted out effectively and efficiently. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR who will take matters further.

3 months have elapsed following my purchase conveyancing in Crystal Palace concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site 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 residence 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.

I have been on the look out for a ground for flat up to £235,500 and identified one near me in Crystal Palace I like with a park and transport links nearby, the downside is that it's only got 49 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Crystal Palace in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a lease with such few years left?

If you require a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term will likely be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you may request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer about this matter.

I am using a search engine for the term on line conveyancing in Crystal Palace it brings up many property lawyersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancing solicitor for purchase transaction?

The best method of finding the right conveyancer is through a personal referral, so enquire of colleagues and those you trust who have bought a property in Crystal Palace or a local estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Crystal Palace differ, so it's advisable to obtain a minimum of four fee estimates from varying types of property lawyers. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.

Our lawyer in Crystal Palace has uncovered a defect with the lease for the flat we are buying in Crystal Palace. The other side have offered defective title insurance as a solution. We are content with insurance and will pay for it. Our lawyer says that as he is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel he must be satisfied that the lender is happy with this solution. Who is the client here, us or the bank?

The short answer to your last question is that, notwithstanding the potential for a conflict of interest, you and the mortgage company are the client. A precondition to being on the bank approved panel is to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook requirements. The UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions require your lawyer to disclose issues such as defects will the lease so that the lender can be afforded the opportunity to check with their valuer as to the extent that the value of the property is affected . Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Crystal Palace regulated by the SRA

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

  • Bennett Welch & Co, Bank Chambers, Westow Hill, London, SE19 1TY
  • Amphlett Lissimore Bagshaws Llp, Greystoke House, 80-86 Westow Street, London, London, SE19 3AF
  • Charles Clarke & Co, 77 High Street, London, SE20 7HW
  • Rose Samuel Odele & Partners, 252 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London, SE26 4NL
  • Monioro Less & Co, Suite 209, Regents House, 291 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London, London, SE26 4QD

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Crystal Palace

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Crystal Palace specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • Bennett Welch & Co, Bank Chambers, Westow Hill, London, SE19 1TY
  • Amphlett Lissimore Bagshaws Llp, Greystoke House, 80-86 Westow Street, London, London, SE19 3AF
  • Rose Samuel Odele & Partners, 252 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London, SE26 4NL
  • Monioro Less & Co, Suite 209, Regents House, 291 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London, London, SE26 4QD
  • Kirvan Bond Solicitors, 107 High Street, Penge, London, SE20 7DT

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Crystal Palace regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Crystal Palace but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Walter Saunders, 382 Brockley Road, SE4 2BY
  • R & C Property Lawyers Llp, 10A Upper Tooting Road, SW17 7PG

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

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