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Thornton Heath Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Average time from start to moving day was 54 days for conveyancing in Thornton Heath
  • 2 Percentage of cases in Thornton Heath that are buy to let is 30%
  • 3 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270
  • 4 August was the busiest month and September was the next busiest month while November was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Thornton Heath
  • 5 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £9,506

Examples of recent conveyancing in Thornton Heath since December 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Thornton Heath

I am considering mortgaging my property in Thornton Heath, does my lawyer need to be on the Leeds Building Society Conveyancing panel?

There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Leeds Building Society will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is much more potential for delays and confusion with two solicitors involved, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.

Just acquired a semi-detached house in Thornton Heath , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to record the transfer to my name? My Thornton Heath conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be sure the land registry aspects are dealt with.

There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Thornton Heath registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timeframes can vary depending on who lodges the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry have to notify any third persons or bodies. At present in the region of 80% of such applications are fully addressed in less than three weeks but some can be subject to protracted hold-ups. Historically registration takes place after the new owner is living at the premises so an expedited registration is not typically an essential issue yet if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your solicitor should communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.

How does conveyancing in Thornton Heath differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Thornton Heath come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is constructed. This is because builders in Thornton Heath usually acquire the site, 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 used to new build conveyancing in Thornton Heath or who has acted in the same development.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Thornton Heath ahead of appointing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor advised that some banks will not give a mortgage on a flying freehold house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Thornton Heath. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

We're novice buyers - had an offer accepted, yet the selling agent has warned us that the vendor will only issue a contract if we appoint the agent's recommended lawyers as they are insisting on a ‘quick sale’. My instinct tells me that we should use a high street solicitor accustomed to conveyancing in Thornton Heath

It is improbable the vendors are behind this. If they desire ‘a quick sale', alienating a motivated buyer is likely to cause more damage than good. Speak to the owners direct and explain that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are ready to go, with mortgage lined up © you have nothing to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you intend to instruct your own,trusted Thornton Heath conveyancing solicitors - rather thanthe ones that will provide their estate agent a introducer fee or meet his conveyancing targets pre-set by senior management.

Due to complete next month on a basement flat in Thornton Heath. Conveyancing solicitors assured me that they report fully next week. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Thornton Heath should include some of the following:

    The total extent of the demise. This could be the apartment itself but may include a roof space or cellar if applicable. Does the lease prevent you from renting out the flat, or working from home Whether the landlord has obligations to ensure rights of quiet enjoyment over your property and do you know what it means in practice? You would want to receive a copy of the lease Who has the liability for repairing the window frames
For a comprehensive list of information to be contained in your report on your leasehold property in Thornton Heath please enquire of your conveyancer in advance of your conveyancing in Thornton Heath.

Following years of dialogue we are unable to agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Thornton Heath. Can we issue an application to the Residential Property Tribunal Service?

You certainly can. We are happy to put you in touch with a Thornton Heath conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Thornton Heath premises 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 affected 1 flat. The unexpired lease term was 69.46 years.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Thornton Heath

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Thornton Heath with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

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

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Thornton Heath regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Thornton Heath specialising in commercial conveyancing in Thornton Heath. This may include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • 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
  • Greater London Solicitors, First Floor, 343 London Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 3PA
  • Cardinal Solicitors, 2nd Floor, 51-53 London Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2RF

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Thornton Heath regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Thornton Heath but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • R & C Property Lawyers Llp, 10A Upper Tooting Road, SW17 7PG
  • Walter Saunders, 382 Brockley Road, SE4 2BY

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

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