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5 reasons to use our service to assist you find a local conveyancing solicitor in South Croydon

  • 1 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more personalised service. Online forums often suggest that in choosing a an online conveyancing factory, your transaction is handled by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 2 The practices listed on our directory have a variation of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.
  • 3 Personal touch together with a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should value when selecting conveyancing solicitors. South Croydon property deals can become a lot more protracted due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed endeavour to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 4 Experience means that South Croydon solicitor have established excellent links with South Croydon local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of undertaking your house sale or purchase in South Croydon.
  • 5 No matter what any other lawyers may claim it may be necessary to visit your solicitor to sign documents. There are enough parties involved in a homemove without needing to include Royal Mail into the equation.

Examples of recent conveyancing in South Croydon since January 2025*

Disposal

of detached residence property, Chancellor Gardens, CR2 6WB completing on 31/01/2025 at a price of £348,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, ordering official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

Sale

of terraced premises, Hillground Gardens, CR2 6FE completing on 27/01/2025 at a price of £625,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

Purchase

of flat Southbridge Road CR0 1AE, sold for £238,000. Leasehold conveyancing work included: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, obtaining official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

Sale

of semi premises, Clarendon Road, CR0 3SG completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £480,500. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, securing official copies of the title

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in South Croydon

I'm spending time looking at flats in South Croydon and I am about to put in an offer. Is it too early to have a solicitor in place? I will be getting a home loan with Virgin Money.

It would be wise to instigate your search sooner rather than later. Once you decide who you want to use and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their details on to the selling agent. As you are taking out a mortgage with Virgin Money, ask your prospective lawyers if they are on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.

I have a mortgage with HSBC for my property in South Croydon. Conveyancing was finalised months ago. Should I wish to rent out the flat and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a buy-to-let mortgage or inform HSBC?

You must advise HSBC prior to renting your property as this is likely to be a breach of HSBC’s mortgage conditions. It may be that HSBC will permit you to let out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact HSBC directly. It should not be necessary to do this via a HSBC conveyancing panel lawyer.

Skipton have agreed my mortgage in principle, my offer on a house in South Croydon has been agreed to, now what?

Your property agent will need to be informed of your lawyer's details (make sure the conveyancing practitioners are on the lender’s approved list). Telephone Skipton or the broker and complete any outstanding forms. Skipton will sellect a valuer who will get in touch with the estate agent or owners to schedule an appointment. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes on average ten days to receive the mortgage offer. Skipton will issue the offer to you and your lawyers. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in South Croydon.

My wife and I have a semi-detached Victorian property in South Croydon. Conveyancing lawyer represented me and Accord Mortgages Ltd. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are two entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold under the matching property. If a house is not a freehold shouldn't I have been informed?

You need to read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in South Croydon and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also check the situation with your conveyancing lawyer who conducted the work.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in South Croydon. 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 conveyancing.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in South Croydon

    Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in South Croydon ahead of retaining solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may not give a mortgage on a flying freehold house.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in South Croydon. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in South Croydon. I happened to chance upon a site which looks to be the ideal solution If it is possible to get all formalities done via email that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

We expect to complete the disposal of our £375,000 flat in South Croydon on Monday in a week. The management company has quoted £348 for Certificate of Compliance, building insurance schedule and 3 years service charge statements. Is the landlord entitled to charge such fees for a flat conveyance in South Croydon?

South Croydon conveyancing on leasehold apartments more often than not involves the buyer’s lawyer sending enquiries for the landlord to answer. Although the landlord is under no legal obligation to address such questions the majority will be willing to assist. They are at liberty to invoice a reasonable charge for answering questions or supplying documentation. There is no set fee. The average fee for the information that you are referring to is over three hundred pounds, in some cases it is above £800. The management information fee invoiced by the landlord must be accompanied by a synopsis of entitlements and obligations in relation to administration fees, without which the charge is technically not due. Reality however dictates that you have no choice but to pay whatever is demanded if you want to sell the property.

Having spent months of dialogue we cannot agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in South Croydon. Can we issue an application to the Residential Property Tribunal Service?

in cases where there is a absentee freeholder or where there is disagreement about what the lease extension should cost, under the relevant legislation you can apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to determine the premium.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a South Croydon residence is The Woodlands 95 Purley Park Road in April 2009. The Tribunals own valuation produced the figure of £37,912. This case affected 6 flats. The remaining number of years on the lease was 78.32 years.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in South Croydon regulated by the SRA

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

  • Alfred James & Co Solicitors Llp, Alfred James House, 406a Brighton Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6AN
  • Sandom Robinson, Triumph House, Station Approach, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 0PL
  • Anthony Leonard Associates, Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 0XZ
  • Lam & Meerabux Solicitors Limited, 96 Park Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1JB
  • Dzimitrowicz York, 6 Laud Street, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1ST

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in South Croydon regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in South Croydon with expertise in commercial conveyancing in South Croydon. This could include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Alfred James & Co Solicitors Llp, Alfred James House, 406a Brighton Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6AN
  • Sandom Robinson, Triumph House, Station Approach, Sanderstead Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 0PL
  • Anthony Leonard Associates, Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 0XZ
  • Dzimitrowicz York, 6 Laud Street, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1ST
  • Streeter Marshall, 74 High Street, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 2UU

Planning law solicitors in South Croydon regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in South Croydon practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including 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
  • Crescent Law, 81 London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5HP
  • Batchelors, Charles House, 35 Widmore Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1RW

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

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