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Top reasons to use our service to assist you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Sanderstead

  • 1 Solicitors accustomed to conveyancing in Sanderstead have a grasp oflocal concerns peculiar to Sanderstead and therefore you may benefit from better advice and faster conveyancing.
  • 2 We are the UKs most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory listing mortgage company approved property lawyers carrying out conveyancing in Sanderstead registered with the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 3 Personal touch together with a wealth of expertise are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Sanderstead home moves can become significantly more protracted as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed strive to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 4 Sanderstead property lawyers will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 5 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often based hundreds of kilometers away with limited understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Sanderstead

Examples of recent conveyancing in Sanderstead since October 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Sanderstead

We note that you have a search directory identifying solicitors on the Barclays conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I retain them for our own conveyancing in Sanderstead?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Barclays conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Sanderstead.

I have been told that property searches are a common reason for stalling in Sanderstead conveyancing transactions. Is this right?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the top 10 causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Searches are unlikely to feature in any holding up conveyancing in Sanderstead.

I am buying a new build apartment in Sanderstead. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Sanderstead

    Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents.

Should I be wary about brokers that I am dealing with are recommending an internet conveyancing firm as opposed to a High Street Sanderstead conveyancing practice?

As with lots of professional services, often recommendations from connections can be extremely useful or valuable. Nevertheless there are many players in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, mortgage brokers and lenders may recommend lawyers to instruct. On occasion the solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but sometimes there is an underlying commercial relationship behind the endorsement. You have the right to appoint your own conveyancer. You need to be aware that the majority of mortgage providers have an approved list of conveyancers you must use for the lender related work in your home move.

We are one month into a freehold purchase having been directed to solicitors by the local agent to handle our conveyancing in Sanderstead. I am am very frustrated with the quality of service. Can you help me find new lawyers?

A conveyancer would need to be really poor to suggest changing them. Has your loan offer been issued? In the event that it has you will need to advise them of the replacement lawyer and have the offer are re-issued. Your solicitor ideally needs to be on the lenders approved list to avoid supplemental costs and complications. That should be your starting point. Our search tool will assist you in finding a lender approved solicitor for your home move in Sanderstead

What happens where there is an issue with the searches carried out as part of our conveyancing in Sanderstead?

Usually, almost all problems arising from Sanderstead conveyancing search results can be handled ahead of completion or title insurance may be taken. You should note that although you intend on purchasing the premises and might be willing to live with the search results, your lender may not, and when all said and done they have the final say.

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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

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Sanderstead

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Sanderstead specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • 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

Purchase in Sanderstead is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Property lawyer instructed by the buyer once the offer has been accepted
  • Checking the title unregistered or registered
  • Undertaking Sanderstead property searches with respect to the property
  • Assessing draft contract pack and other papers received from the owner’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Submitting queries with the seller’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Agreeing the wording of the purchase contract
  • Considering the replies provided by the owner to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (where appropriate)
  • Preparing and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the buyer and the home loan (where relevant) at the HMLR.

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

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