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Reasons to use our Sanderstead conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Sanderstead conveyancers work in partnership with Sanderstead estate agents, property finders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is provided to clients every step of the way, with the intention of reducing administrative burdens and transaction times
  • 2 Property lawyer conveyancing lawyers have very good personal links with Sanderstead selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 3 Experience means that Sanderstead lawyer have developed very good connections with Sanderstead local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of dealing with your conveyancing in Sanderstead.
  • 4 Chances are that the the conveyancers for the other party are based in Sanderstead - if so both parties will have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 5 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often located many kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Sanderstead

Examples of recent conveyancing in Sanderstead since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Sanderstead

It may have been a long time coming a mortgage agreement from Santander for the refinancing of my single bedroom flat is expected within the next few days. Are you able to suggest a low cost conveyancing practitioner in Sanderstead?

You are on the wrong site if you are in need of the cheapest conveyancing solicitors in Sanderstead. Our intention is to offer affordable conveyancing but we do not aim to advertise as being the cheapest. Avoid the trap of appointing brokers teasing you with £100 conveyancing in Sanderstead. At best, in being led by cheap conveyancing, you will earn what you pay for and at worst it will result in you with a hefty uplift in additional fees and still not get the service required.

Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to have a meeting at the offices of the solicitor to sign the mortgage deed? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in Sanderstead so that I can pop in to their offices when needed.

As opposed to twenty years ago, most lenders no longer require their conveyancing panel lawyer to witness the mortgagors signature. It will still be necessary for you to supply identification documents and there are still manifest benefits to instructing a locally based practitioner, in your situation a conveyancing solicitor in Sanderstead.

I'm purchasing my first flat in Sanderstead with a loan from Bank of Scotland. The developers refused to reduce the amount so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of additionals instead. The estate agent advised me not to tell my conveyancer about this extras as it will impact my loan with the bank. Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

I am a sole trader wishing to take over a lease of an office on the high street. Can you recommend solicitors offering fixed fees for commercial conveyancing in Sanderstead for under £2000?

We can recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Sanderstead, including the sale and acquisition of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are hoping to acquire or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we will find you the right solicitor. Regarding the fees this will depend on the structure and terms of the proposed transaction. Let us have your contact information or email so as to enable us to supply you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing quote.

My father has recommend that I appoint his lawyers for conveyancing in Sanderstead. Do I take his advice?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Sanderstead conveyancing lawyer it’s preferable to find a conveyancing practitioner is to get feedback from friends or family who have actually previously instructed the conveyancer you're contemplating using.

Can you offer any advice when it comes to appointing a Sanderstead conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

When appointing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Sanderstead conveyancing firm) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you talk with two or three firms including non Sanderstead conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be useful:

    What volume of lease extensions has the firm carried out in Sanderstead in the last 12 months? Can they put you in touch with clients in Sanderstead who can give a testimonial?

I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord for a lease extension without getting anywhere. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on such matters? Can you recommend a Sanderstead conveyancing firm to assist?

Most definitely. We can put you in touch with a Sanderstead conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Sanderstead residence is The Woodlands 95 Purley Park Road in April 2009. The Tribunals own valuation produced the figure of £37,912. This case was in relation to 6 flats. The unexpired term was 78.32 years.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Sanderstead regulated by the SRA

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

  • Manchesters, 21 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 9LA
  • Gordon Gray, 133 Addington Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8LH
  • 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
  • Edridges & Drummonds, Crossways Parade, Selsdon Park Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8JJ

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Sanderstead regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Sanderstead with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Sanderstead. This could include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Gordon Gray, 133 Addington Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8LH
  • 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
  • Edridges & Drummonds, Crossways Parade, Selsdon Park Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8JJ
  • Anthony Leonard Associates, Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 0XZ

Planning law solicitors in Sanderstead regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Sanderstead specialising in planning law. This should 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
  • A E Short, 144 Bromley Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 6PG

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