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Top 5 reasons to let us help you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in South Croydon

  • 1 South Croydon conveyancing lawyers will have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 2 Lawyer conveyancing lawyers have valuable personal connections with South Croydon estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 3 Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in South Croydon are familiar with the local concerns specific to South Croydon and therefore you may benefit from better advice and faster conveyancing.
  • 4 South Croydon conveyancers have a significant advantage when it comes to South Croydon conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that will impact your conveyancing
  • 5 South Croydon property lawyers work in conjunction with South Croydon estate agents, property finders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is provided to clients every step of the way, with the aim of reducing administrative burdens and transaction times

Examples of recent conveyancing in South Croydon since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in South Croydon

Would the conveyancing solicitors listed on your site perform right to buy conveyancing in South Croydon?

We do have a number of conveyancing specialists who can conduct right to buy conveyancing Do get in touch with the solicitors listed with a view to obtain a costs illustration.

What is your number one tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in South Croydon

It would be unwise to be tempted by the lowest South Croydon conveyancing quote. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

Is it correct that all South Croydon CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel?

Some major lenders now utilise CQS as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. CQS membership however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to join their panels.

After much negotiation I have agreed a price on a house in South Croydon. My mortgage broker pressured me to appoint their lawyer. I paid an on account payment of £200. Soon after, the solicitor called me to say that they were not on the Principality conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?

You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the Principality panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in South Croydon?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in South Croydon. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

How does conveyancing in South Croydon differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in South Croydon contact us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is finished. This is because developers in South Croydon typically acquire the land, 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 property lawyers 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 South Croydon or who has acted in the same development.

I am looking for a conveyancing practitioner in South Croydon for my home move. Is there any facility to check a firm’s record with the legal regulator?

One may find published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For details Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could recorded telephone calls for training requirements.

Is it the case that all South Croydon legal practices on every bank conveyancing panel?

The Lexsure search tool on this page may be of use or you can pop into your high street lender branch in South Croydon. Chances are that they can recommend conveyancing solicitors in South Croydon

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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

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

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in South Croydon specialising in planning law. This may include advice on compulsory purchases in South Croydon
  • 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

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in South Croydon is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the bank (where relevant)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing amendments to the the Transfer deed
  • Communicating with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the new ownership and the mortgage (if relevant) at the HMLR.

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

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