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Examples of recent conveyancing in Thornton Heath since January 2025*

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of semi-detached premises, Linden Avenue, CR7 7DU completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £420,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion

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of terraced residence, Beverstone Road, CR7 7LD completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £485,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion, agreeing completion date with parties

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of terraced residence, Camden Gardens, CR7 8AY completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £540,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, setting up the completion formalities

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of house premises, Parchmore Road, CR7 8HA completing on 16/01/2025 at a price of £330,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Thornton Heath

Why do I have to pay up front for conveyancing in Thornton Heath?

If you are buying a property in Thornton Heath your lawyer will request that you to provide them with monies to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. This will be the total of the cost of the conveyancing searches. When the down payment is payable against the total price then this will be required shortly in advance of contracts are exchanged. The final balance that is needed should be sent to your lawyer a couple of days prior to the day of completion.

I used Action Conveyancing several years past for my conveyancing in Thornton Heath. Now, I need the documents however cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?

Do call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Thornton Heath of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I am looking for a flat up to £195,000 and found one round the corner in Thornton Heath I like with amenity areas and station in the vicinity, however it's only got 61 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Thornton Heath in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a short lease?

Should you require a home loan that many years will be problematic. Discount the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor concerning this matter.

What tools are available to search for a Thornton Heath solicitor on the Halifax conveyancing panel? I am a keen cyclist and am willing to travel upto 25miles to meet the solicitor.

You can use the tool on this website. Please choose the mortgage company and your location and you will see a number of Thornton Heath conveyancing lawyers located nearest you. We have listed some Thornton Heath conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can ring them to verify if they are on the Halifax member panel

I am looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Thornton Heath for my remortgage. Is there any facility to review a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

Anyone can read presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find records Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes recorded call for training requirements.

I've recently bought a leasehold flat in Thornton Heath. Am I liable to pay service charges for periods before completion of my purchase?

In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord to extend my lease without success. Can I apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Thornton Heath conveyancing firm to assist?

Most certainly. We can put you in touch with a Thornton Heath conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension case for a Thornton Heath residence is Ground Floor Flat 14 Lodge Road in October 2013. the tribunal held that the price payable for the acquisition of the extended lease of the property should be £12,590 .00 This case related to 1 flat. The unexpired term was 69.46 years.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Thornton Heath regulated by the SRA

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

  • Deygoo & Co, 50 Foxley Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7DT
  • Tilbury Goddard, 792-794 London Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 6YQ
  • Wimal & Co, 727b London Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 6AU
  • Surrey Solicitors, 1417-1419 London Road, Norbury, London, SW16 4AH
  • Greater London Solicitors, First Floor, 343 London Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 3PA

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Thornton Heath

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Thornton Heath specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • Deygoo & Co, 50 Foxley Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7DT
  • Tilbury Goddard, 792-794 London Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 6YQ
  • Mitchell And Co, 781 London Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 6AW
  • Touchstone Solicitors Limited, 797 London Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 6AW
  • Braidwood Law Practice Solicitors, Falcon House, 6 Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 8LU

Planning law solicitors in Thornton Heath regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Thornton Heath specialising in planning law. This may include advice on development on contaminated land
  • Crescent Law, 81 London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5HP
  • William Innes, 56 Crescent Lane, London, SW4 9PU
  • Jeremy Marozzi & Co Solicitors, 12 Merton Park Parade, Wimbledon, London, SW19 3NT
  • A E Short, 144 Bromley Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 6PG
  • Ashworths Solicitors Llp, The Old Exchange, 12 Compton Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 7QD

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

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