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  • 1 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor in the main results in a more personal touch. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 2 Mitcham Junction conveyancers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 3 Mitcham Junction solicitors work in partnership with Mitcham Junction estate agents, property finders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is offered to clients every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible
  • 4 Personal touch together with pure property expertise are key benefits that you should seek when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Mitcham Junction conveyancing can be made significantly more complicated due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with endeavour to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 5 The accumulation of transactions means that Mitcham Junction solicitor have established excellent links with Mitcham Junction local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of handling your house sale or purchase in Mitcham Junction.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Mitcham Junction since January 2025*

Transfer

of terraced premises, St Georges Road, CR4 1EB completing on 23/01/2025 at a price of £485,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion, securing official copies of the title

Transfer

of detached residence residence, Therapia Lane, CR0 4TN completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £410,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, obtaining official copies of the title

Transfer

of house property, Arlington Drive, SM5 2EY completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £450,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, obtaining official copies of the title

Sale

of semi-detached residence, Sycamore Gardens, CR4 3QP completing on 27/01/2025 at a price of £350,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, securing official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Mitcham Junction

I can't travel far from Mitcham Junction. Please explain the reason why all Mitcham Junction solicitors aren't automatically on all mortgage company panels?

As unjust as it may appear for banks to limit who can represent them, from the public’s or conveyancer’s point of view, the other side of the coin is that lenders are becoming ever more anxious and regard it crucial to protect them against mortgage fraud. As a consequence of this concern banks have restricted their conveyancing panel to a size that they are happy to control.

I am the registered owner of a freehold residence in Mitcham Junction but still pay rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Mitcham Junction and has limited impact for conveyancing in Mitcham Junction 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 hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of new rentcharges post 1977.

Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 will be extinguished.

It has been 3 months since my purchase conveyancing in Mitcham Junction concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £160,000. 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.

What does commercial conveyancing in Mitcham Junction cover?

Mitcham Junction conveyancing for business premises incorporates a wide range of advice, provided by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. For instance, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the transfer of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of tenancies.

I am looking at a two apartments in Mitcham Junction both have approximately fifty years left on the leases. Should I regard a short lease as a deal breaker?

There are plenty of short leases in Mitcham Junction. The lease is a right to use the premises for a period of time. As a lease gets shorter the saleability of the lease decreases and it becomes more expensive to extend the lease. This is why it is generally wise to increase the term of the lease. It is often difficulties arise selling premises with a short lease because mortgage lenders less inclined to grant a loan on such properties. Lease enfranchisement can be a difficult process. We advise that you get professional help from a solicitor and surveyor with experience in this arena.

Following years of dialogue we cannot agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Mitcham Junction. Can we issue an application to the Residential Property Tribunal Service?

in cases where there is a missing freeholder or if there is disagreement about what the lease extension should cost, under the relevant legislation you can apply to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to arrive at the price payable.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Mitcham Junction flat is 50 & 52 Southcroft Road in September 2013. The tribunals own valuation determined that the premium payable should be £29,000 This case affected 2 flats. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 86.11 and 60.64.

Is there a difference between surveying and conveyancing in Mitcham Junction?

Conveyancing - in Mitcham Junction or anywhere in England and Wales - is the process of legally transferring legal title of property from one person to another. It involves the investigation of the title. Whether buying or selling, you should be aware of anything affecting the property such as proposals by government departments, illegal buildings, or outstanding rates. The conveyancer should conduct the appropriate searches and inquiries on the property. Surveying relates to the structure of a property itself. A surveyor will look at a house, flat and any outbuildings you’re purchasing and will help you find out about the condition of the building and, if there are problems, give you leverage for negotiating the buying price down or asking the seller to fix the problems prior to you move in.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Mitcham Junction regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Mitcham Junction 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
  • Morden Solicitors Llp, 7-7a London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5HT
  • James O'neill, 64a London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5BE

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Mitcham Junction

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Mitcham Junction practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Rest Harrow Solicitors Llp, 207 London Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 2JD
  • Alaga & Co, 305 Northborough Road, London, SW16 4TR
  • Morden Solicitors Llp, 7-7a London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5HT
  • James O'neill, 64a London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5BE
  • Thirus Solicitors, 114 Runnymede, London, SW19 2PH

Planning law solicitors in Mitcham Junction regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Mitcham Junction specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including tree preservation orders
  • Crescent Law, 81 London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5HP
  • Jeremy Marozzi & Co Solicitors, 12 Merton Park Parade, Wimbledon, London, SW19 3NT
  • Gowen & Stevens Llp, 5 Mulgrave Chambers, 26-28 Mulgrave Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 6LE
  • Gregsons, St Christophers House, 19 Tabor Grove, London, SW19 4EX
  • Capsticks Solicitors Llp, 1 St. Georges Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4DR

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

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