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Reasons to use our Riddlesdown conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 You can rest easier when select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Riddlesdown has a number to select from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 2 Riddlesdown conveyancing lawyers will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 3 Riddlesdown conveyancer are the linchpin to a successful Riddlesdown conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction
  • 4 Using a a family Solicitor generally means that you will receive a more personalised service. When using a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.
  • 5 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Riddlesdown is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Riddlesdown since January 2025*

Sale

of terraced property, Hillground Gardens, CR2 6FE completing on 27/01/2025 at a price of £625,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

Transfer

of house property, Chancellor Gardens, CR2 6WB completing on 31/01/2025 at a price of £348,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Sale

of detached residence premises, Stapleton Gardens, CR0 4DS completing on 23/01/2025 at a price of £468,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

Disposal

of house residence, Vincent Road, CR5 3DH completing on 21/01/2025 at a price of £460,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Riddlesdown

Just contacted my conveyancing solicitor in Riddlesdown who completed the legal work 18 months ago requesting a conveyancing quote based on the same type of house sale & purchase (a leasehold premises and a freehold property) of almost identical values with a mortgage from HSBC Bank. I am now being charged twice the amount. Should I look for an alternative property lawyer?

The costs illustration is fractionally on the high side. If you are content to spend time contrasting quotes you could get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by say £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, providing that you were pleased with the assistance the firm offered you mightlive to rue choosing an a cheaper conveyancer. If is important to enquire the solicitor can also act for HSBC Bank. Do use our search tool to locate a Riddlesdown conveyancing firm on the HSBC Bank approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Riddlesdown.

Me and my fiancee are purchasing our first house. Our conveyancer has texted usto see if we want to order additional conveyancing searches. As novices we have no idea as to what's necessary for conveyancing in Riddlesdown

The type of Riddlesdown conveyancing searches depends primarily on the premises, the location, the likelihood of any of these risks, your familiarity of the locality and risks, your general attitude to risk. What matters is that you adequately comprehend what information the searches could supply. Then you can decide if you consider that you need that search. Should you be uncertain, ask the solicitor to advise.

Finally the sale completed on my house in Riddlesdown last March yet the purchaser is calling every few hours to moan that their solicitor is waiting to hear from mine. What are the post completion sale legalities now that I have sold?

Following your sale your conveyancer should deliver the transfer documentation and all of the paperwork to the purchaser's solicitors. Where relevant, your conveyancer must also evidence that the home loan has been repaid to the purchasers lawyers. There is unlikely to be post completion formalities peculiar conveyancing in Riddlesdown.

How does conveyancing in Riddlesdown differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Riddlesdown approach us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is ready to move into. This is because builders in Riddlesdown typically purchase the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Riddlesdown or who has acted in the same development.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a quick, no chain conveyancing. Riddlesdown is the location of the property. Is there any advice you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Riddlesdown are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Riddlesdown you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Riddlesdown may ascertain 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 premises.

My father has suggested that I instruct his lawyers for conveyancing in Riddlesdown. Do I take his advice?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Riddlesdown conveyancing lawyer it’s preferable to select a conveyancing solicitor is to seek referrals from friends or relatives who have used the firm you're are thinking of instructing.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Riddlesdown

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Riddlesdown practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Forman Limited, Palmerston House, 814 Brighton Road, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2BR
  • Sandom Robinson, Triumph House, Station Approach, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 0PL
  • Awan Solicitors, 32 Pondfield Road, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5JX
  • Alfred James & Co Solicitors Llp, Alfred James House, 406a Brighton Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6AN
  • Rowe Radcliffe, 139 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2NJ

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Riddlesdown regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Riddlesdown with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Riddlesdown. This could include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Sandom Robinson, Triumph House, Station Approach, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 0PL
  • Alfred James & Co Solicitors Llp, Alfred James House, 406a Brighton Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6AN
  • Gordon Gray, 133 Addington Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8LH
  • Rowe Radcliffe, 139 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2NJ
  • Anthony Leonard Associates, Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 0XZ

Planning law solicitors in Riddlesdown regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Riddlesdown practicing in planning law. This may include advice on development on contaminated land
  • Gowen & Stevens Llp, 5 Mulgrave Chambers, 26-28 Mulgrave Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 6LE
  • Cuff And Gough Llp, Lamborn Place, 26 High Street, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 2LJ

Neighboring Locations

South Croydon
Purley
Riddlesdown
Sanderstead
Old Coulsdon
Kenley
Whyteleafe

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

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