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Examples of recent conveyancing in Purley since October 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Purley

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Purley

Two types of professional can do conveyancing in Purley namely licenced conveyancers or solicitors. The two can handle the legal services that you need to complete the sale or purchase of property. They are both duty bound to handle Purley conveyancing to the same standards and guidelines so you can be safe in the knowledge that your conveyancing will be professionally administered and that the requisite steps will be correctly adhered to.

We are aiming to move property in February. Should my conveyancing solicitor update the removal company on the completion day. Incidentally, can you recommend a removal company in Purley. Conveyancing solicitor was organised prior to coming across this page.

On the afternoon of completion you can pick up the keys from the estate agent but this should only occur after the previous owners lawyers advise the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be released. You can inform the removal company that they can start moving you in. We do not recommend a particular removal organisation but can assist you in finding a conveyancing in Purley or a lawyer with expertise in conveyancing in Purley.

We are buying a victorian detached house in Purley. Our aim is to carry out a loft conversion at the property.Will the conveyancing process include investigations to see if these alterations are prohibited?

Your property lawyer should check the deeds as conveyancing in Purley will occasionally reveal restrictions in the title deeds which prevent certain alterations or necessitated the consent of a 3rd party. Certain extensions require local authority planning consent and approval in accordance building regulations. Many areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or affect extensions. It would be wise to check these things with a surveyor prior to committing yourself to a purchase.

I require fast conveyancing in Purley as I am under an ultimatum to complete within 2 weeks. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are not getting a mortgage you are at liberty not to do searches although no solicitor would advise that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Purley the following are instances of what can be revealed and therefore impact future saleability: Enforcement Actions, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

Have completed on a a semi-detached house in Purley , how long should it take for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing my proprietorship? My Purley conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to check that my purchase is registered.

There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Purley registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timescales can differ subject to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry have to notify any 3rd persons or bodies. Currently roughly 80% of such applications are fully dealt with within two weeks but occasionally there can be protracted hold-ups. Registration is effected once the new owner has moved in to the property therefore registration formalities is not always top priority yet if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer could speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on last month in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Purley is where the house is located. Is there any advice you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Purley are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Purley you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Purley may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.

I'm remortgaging my existing house to a BTL mortgage with The Mortgage Works and I will use the rest of the raised equity as a deposit on another house. The area we are looking at is Purley. Will your lawyers be able to act for both sets of banks and tie in the transactions?

Make use of our search tool on this page to be sure that the conveyancers are approved by both mortgage companies. Assuming that they are your lawyer will be able to connect the two deals but you should talk with you lawyer and specify your expectations and needs.

My partner is buying a leasehold apartment in Purley. Conveyancing quotes are coming in at around £two thousand. Is that reasonable?

The average cost last year for conveyancing in Purley was just under one thousand five hundred pounds not including SDLT and HM Land Registry fees.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Purley regulated by the SRA

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

  • Alfred James & Co Solicitors Llp, Alfred James House, 406a Brighton Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6AN
  • Sandom Robinson, Triumph House, Station Approach, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 0PL
  • Anthony Leonard Associates, Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 0XZ
  • Rowe Radcliffe, 139 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2NJ
  • Terence Flynn & Co, 26a Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2RA

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Purley regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Purley specialising in commercial conveyancing in Purley. This should include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Alfred James & Co Solicitors Llp, Alfred James House, 406a Brighton Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6AN
  • Sandom Robinson, Triumph House, Station Approach, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 0PL
  • Anthony Leonard Associates, Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 0XZ
  • Rowe Radcliffe, 139 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2NJ
  • Terence Flynn & Co, 26a Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2RA

Typically, Purley conveyancing for a purchase has some of the following tasks

  • Lawyer instructed by the purchaser once the offer has been accepted
  • Examining the title to the property
  • Conducting Purley conveyancing searches for the property
  • Assessing draft contract and other papers forwarded by the vendor’s solicitor
  • Raising questions with the seller’s solicitor
  • Negotiating the sale agreement
  • Examining replies prepared by the owner to pre-contract enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Guiding the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (if appropriate)
  • Drafting and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; summarising to the purchaser on the contents of the contract pack, preliminary enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Completion of and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the transfer of ownership and the home loan (if applicable) at the Land Registry.

Neighboring Locations

Wallington
Waddon
South Croydon
Purley
Riddlesdown
Coulsdon
Kenley

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

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