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  • 1 Sanderstead solicitors work in conjunction with Sanderstead estate agents, house builders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to clients every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible
  • 2 There is a strong possibility the the conveyancers for the other party are located in Sanderstead - if so both parties are likely to be less confrontational
  • 3 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these organisations are often located hundreds of kilometers away with little appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Sanderstead
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Examples of recent conveyancing in Sanderstead since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Sanderstead

I chose a local solicitor for my conveyancing in Sanderstead yesterday. Reviewing the Terms and Conditions I noteI am responsible for costs even if our purchase aborts. Should I go with them or choose a web based conveyancing brokerage promoting no move no charge conveyancing in Sanderstead?

It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Sale No Fee" is offered then the fee levels will generally be higher to offset the transactions that fail to complete. Do bear in mind that these promotions tend not to protect you from disbursements for example Sanderstead conveyancing search fees.

We are purchasing our first house. Our property lawyer has messagedto check if we wish to take out extra conveyancing searches. We are really unsure what's needed for conveyancing in Sanderstead

The type of Sanderstead conveyancing searches should be dictated entirely on the premises, the location, the probability of any of these risks, your familiarity of the locality and risks, your general approach to risk. What is important is that you adequately understand what information each search could give you. Then you can make a decision if you consider that you need that search. Where you are unclear, ask your conveyancer to advise.

A colleague suggested that where I am purchasing in Sanderstead I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. Can you explain what the purpose of this search is?

This is a search is sometimes quoted for as part of the standard Sanderstead conveyancing searches. It is a large document of about 40 pages, listing and setting out significant information about Sanderstead around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Sanderstead Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime statistics, Sanderstead Education with maps and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data about Sanderstead.

Just acquired a detached house in Sanderstead , how long will it take for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing the transfer to my name? My Sanderstead conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be sure that my purchase is registered.

As far as conveyancing in Sanderstead is concerned, registration is no quicker or slower than the rest of the country. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can differ according to the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry communicate with any 3rd parties. Currently in the region of 80% of submission are completed within two weeks but some can be subject to extensive delays. Registration takes place after the purchaser is living at the property therefore registration formalities is not usually primary concern yet if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers must communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.

How does conveyancing in Sanderstead differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Sanderstead approach us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is constructed. This is because house builders in Sanderstead typically buy 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Sanderstead or who has acted in the same development.

I have been on the look out for a flat up to £195,000 and identified one round the corner in Sanderstead I like with amenity areas and transport links in the vicinity, the downside is that it only has 52 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Sanderstead suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a short lease?

If you need a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term may be problematic. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the property for a minimum of twenty four months you can request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer concerning this matter.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Sanderstead

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Sanderstead specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • 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
  • Forman Limited, Palmerston House, 814 Brighton Road, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2BR
  • Awan Solicitors, 32 Pondfield Road, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5JX
  • Edridges & Drummonds, Crossways Parade, Selsdon Park Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8JJ

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 could include advice on planning applications and appeals
  • 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

Typically, Sanderstead conveyancing for a sale has some of the following tasks

  • Conveyancing practitioner instructed by the vendor on acceptance of the offer
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Drafting contract and associated papers
  • Sending draft papers to the property lawyer representing the purchaser
  • Negotiating contracts and replying to additional enquires from the buyer’s property lawyer
  • Agreeing the transfer document
  • Answering requisitions raised by the buyer’s property lawyer
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Receiving sale proceeds and transferring funds to the seller, the estate agent and repaying the home loan (where relevant)

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

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