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Reasons to use our Sanderstead conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 We are the UKs largest domestic conveyancing directory listing mortgage company approved property lawyers delivering conveyancing in Sanderstead who are regulated by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 2 Using a a family Solicitor in the main results in a more personalised service. Online forums often suggest that in using a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 3 Sanderstead property lawyers work in conjunction with Sanderstead estate agents, property finders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is provided to clients every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 4 Excellent communication and a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should seek when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Sanderstead conveyancing can be made significantly more complicated due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed endeavour to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 5 The Sanderstead conveyancing practitioners that we work with are committed to providing the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and remortgagors in Sanderstead

Examples of recent conveyancing in Sanderstead since October 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Sanderstead

Me and my partner are acquiring our first property. The solicitor has calledto enquire if we would like to purchase additional conveyancing searches. Unfortunately we in the dark as to what's needed for conveyancing in Sanderstead

The scope of Sanderstead conveyancing searches depends primarily on the property, the location, the possibility of any of these risks, your knowledge of the region and risks, your general attitude to risk. What is important is that you adequately comprehend what information each search could give you. Then you can decide if you personally think you need that information. If uncertain, ask the conveyancing practitioner to provide guidance.

What can a local search tell me concerning the house we're buying in Sanderstead?

Sanderstead conveyancing often starts with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company for example PSG The local search plays an important part in most Sanderstead conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any nasty once you have moved into your property. The search will supply information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject headings.

How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business offices in Sanderstead and how can you help?

The particular law that you refer to affords protection to commercial lessees, granting the legal entitlement to make a request to court for a continuation of occupancy at the end of an expired lease. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Sanderstead is one of the many areas of the UK in which the firms we work with are located

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Sanderstead for my home move. Is it possible to see a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?

Anyone can review documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For information Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes monitor telephone calls for training requirements.

I am a negotiator for a reputable estate agency in Sanderstead where we have witnessed a number of flat sales derailed due to leases having less than 80 years remaining. I have received contradictory information from local Sanderstead conveyancing solicitors. Can you clarify whether the vendor of a flat can initiate 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 commence the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. This means that the proposed purchaser can avoid having to wait 2 years for a lease extension. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment needs to be completed prior to, or at the same time as completion of the disposal of the property.

Alternatively, it may be possible to extend the lease informally by agreement with the landlord 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 buyer.

I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord for a lease extension without getting anywhere. Can one apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Sanderstead conveyancing firm to represent me?

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

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Sanderstead premises 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 remaining number of years on the lease was 78.32 years.

My a decade ago. He has got married, widowed and has recently married again. He will be marketing the property in a few weeks. I believe he will simply be need to supply copies of his marriage certificates to the property lawyer however he is anxious it could hold up the conveyancing. Should he appoint a property lawyer to update the Land Registry information for the house?

It is not absolutely necessary to update the register on the basis that you have the evidence needed to demonstrate how the change of name occurred.

The purchaser’s conveyancer will examine the registered information and request evidence by way of proof of the change of name for instance marriage documentation.

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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 with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely 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

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Sanderstead regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Sanderstead specialising in commercial conveyancing in Sanderstead. This should include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • 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 practices listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Sanderstead practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including special planning controls
  • 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

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

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