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Reasons to use our Sanderstead conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Sanderstead is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 Solicitors accustomed to conveyancing in Sanderstead are familiar with the local concerns peculiar to Sanderstead and therefore you may benefit from better advice and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 3 Excellent communication together with pure property expertise are key benefits that you should seek when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Sanderstead property deals can become a lot more stressful because of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 4 Over the years Sanderstead property lawyer have established excellent links with Sanderstead local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of dealing with your home move in Sanderstead.
  • 5 Sanderstead solicitors have a crucial edge when it comes to Sanderstead conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that will affect your home move

Examples of recent conveyancing in Sanderstead since September 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Sanderstead

What is the ideal method for finding a commercial conveyancing in Sanderstead?

Option 1 is to ask connections whom they would seek assistance from.

Second, look on the web for conveyancing in Sanderstead. Call a couple or more firms listed and request that they forward you their conveyancing quote and have a conversation with the lawyer who will conduct the legal process ahead ofmaking your choice.

Third is to use this site to help you find the right lawyers for you based on your unique factors including area of the property,speed, complications and who your intended lender is. Avoid the trap of appointing low cost conveyancing in Sanderstead

I need some expedited conveyancing in Sanderstead as I am under an ultimatum to complete inside 3 weeks. A home loan is not required. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

If.Given you are are a mortgage free buyer you are at liberty not to do searches although no solicitor would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Sanderstead the following are examples of issues that can appear and therefore impact future saleability: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...

Over the last few months I have been searching for a ground for flat up to £245,000 and found one near me in Sanderstead I like with a park and station in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 51 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Sanderstead suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a lease with such few years left?

Should you require a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term may be a potential deal breaker. Discount the price by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the premises for at least 2 years you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer regarding this.

What makes your site different to alternative web based conveyancing brokers when it comes to conveyancing in Sanderstead?

At this site secure an accurate costs illustration from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that understands the issues for your conveyancing in Sanderstead. Unlike many estate agents and many comparison sites we do not have referral arrangements with solicitors. A large number of agents and online brokers 'recommend' the firm who pay the highest kickback, as opposed to the best value conveyancing in Sanderstead

I work for a busy estate agent office in Sanderstead where we see a few leasehold sales put at risk as a result of short leases. I have been given conflicting advice from local Sanderstead conveyancing solicitors. Please can you clarify whether the owner of a flat can start the lease extension formalities for the buyer?

As long as the seller has owned the lease for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to start the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. The benefit of this is that the proposed purchaser need not have to sit tight for 2 years for a lease extension. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment has to be done before, or at the same time as completion of the sale.

An alternative approach is to agree the lease extension with the freeholder either before or after the sale. If you are informally negotiating there are no rules and so you cannot insist on the landlord agreeing to grant an extension or transferring the benefit of an agreement to the purchaser.

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

in cases where there is a absentee landlord or where there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the relevant legislation you can apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to decide the amount due.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Sanderstead property is The Woodlands 95 Purley Park Road in April 2009. The Tribunals own valuation produced the figure of £37,912. This case related to 6 flats. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 78.32 years.

There are plenty of houses in Sanderstead on unadopted roads. My partner and I are buying one such property. Are there any benefits to purchasing a residence on a private road?

Sanderstead conveyancing solicitors will be used to conveyancing homeson private. The conveyancer will review the Land Registry data to identify any rights or liabilities. In many cases there is a residents association that owners make annual contributions to maintain the road. Where one exists, the road should be maintained and appear better than council adopted.

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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 firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Sanderstead practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • 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

Sale conveyancing in Sanderstead ordinarily comprises the following:

  • Conveyancer instructed by the vendor on acceptance of the offer
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Preparing contract and related papers
  • Forwarding draft papers to the solicitor acting for the buyer
  • Negotiating contracts and answering further questions from the purchaser’s solicitor
  • Negotiating the transfer deed
  • Responding to requisitions prepared by the buyer’s solicitor
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
  • Receiving sale proceeds and sending funds to the seller, the estate agent and other relevant parties (where applicable)

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

© Crown copyright material is reproduced with the permission of Land Registry under delegated authority from the Controller of HMSO.