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Mitcham Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Average time frame of 145 days for registration of title in Mitcham
  • 2 The most common indemnity insurance policies for Mitcham conveyancing is Chancel
  • 3 85% freehold and 15% leasehold conveyancing in Mitcham for this year to date
  • 4 157 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Mitcham
  • 5 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270

Examples of recent conveyancing in Mitcham since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Mitcham

Completed the sale of my flat in Mitcham last October but my buyer keeps texting every few hours to say her lawyer needs to hear from mine. What are the post completion sale legalities now that I have sold?

After completion of your disposal your lawyer is obliged to forward the transfer deeds and all supplemental paperwork to the buyer’s solicitors. Where relevant, your conveyancer must also send confirmation that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been repaid to the purchasers lawyers. There are no post completion requirements specific conveyancing in Mitcham.

Just acquired a semi-detached house in Mitcham , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to record my proprietorship? My Mitcham conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to check that my purchase is registered.

As far as conveyancing in Mitcham is concerned, registration is no faster or slower than the rest of England and Wales. Rather than based on location, timeframes can differ depending on who lodges the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry have to notify any other persons or bodies. At present approximately three quarters of such applications are completed in less than three weeks but some can be subject to longer hold-ups. Historically registration takes place after the new owner is living at the premises thus 'speed' is not usually primary concern but where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your lawyers could speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

I opted to have a survey carried out on a property in Mitcham in advance of retaining lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. Our surveyor has said that some lenders may refuse to grant a mortgage on a flying freehold house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Mitcham. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Mitcham especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Mitcham.

How do I use your search facility to get a fee calculation from a conveyancing lawyer in Mitcham on the panel for my mortgage?

1st select a lender such as National Westminster Bank, The Mortgage Works or TSB then type in your location for example Mitcham. Conveyancing firms in Mitcham and nationally should be shown.

In my capacity as executor for the will of my uncle I am disposing of a residence in Neath but reside in Mitcham. My solicitor (approximately 260 kilometers awayhas requested that I execute a statutory declaration ahead of completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in Mitcham to attest this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Mitcham based

Do all mortgage companies provide you with an approved list of Mitcham solicitors? How do you know who is on the bank conveyancing panel?

Mitcham law firm practices and firms carrying out conveyancing in Mitcham themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the mortgage company conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from the mortgage company directly.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Mitcham regulated by the SRA

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

  • Rest Harrow Solicitors Llp, 207 London Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 2JD
  • Preuveneers Llp, 103-105 London Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 2JA
  • Vas & Co Solicitors, 156 London Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3LD
  • Strasons, 260 Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6NU
  • Dean Manson Llp, 243 Mitcham Road, London, SW17 9JQ

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Mitcham regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Mitcham specialising in commercial conveyancing in Mitcham. This could include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • Rest Harrow Solicitors Llp, 207 London Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 2JD
  • Preuveneers Llp, 103-105 London Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 2JA
  • Vas & Co Solicitors, 156 London Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3LD
  • Strasons, 260 Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6NU
  • Thirus Solicitors, 114 Runnymede, London, SW19 2PH

Planning law solicitors in Mitcham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Mitcham specialising in planning law. This will likely include advice on making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Crescent Law, 81 London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5HP
  • Jeremy Marozzi & Co Solicitors, 12 Merton Park Parade, Wimbledon, London, SW19 3NT
  • Capsticks Solicitors Llp, 1 St. Georges Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4DR
  • Ashworths Solicitors Llp, The Old Exchange, 12 Compton Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 7QD
  • Gregsons, St Christophers House, 19 Tabor Grove, London, SW19 4EX

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

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