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Carshalton Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Percentage of cases in Carshalton that are buy to let is 7%
  • 2 Percentage of leasehold conveyancing purchases in Carshalton is 14% where there is a share in the management company or freehold company
  • 3 Average time frame of 62 days for registration of title in Carshalton
  • 4 156 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Carshalton
  • 5 Average time from start to completion was 34 days for conveyancing in Carshalton

Examples of recent conveyancing in Carshalton since July 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Carshalton

My IFA says he needs my Carshalton solicitor’s panel reference for the Nationwide conveyancing panel. What is the best way to discover this. I have called my local Carshalton branch but they have not responded to me.

Have you tried contacting your Carshalton lawyer about this?. Most Carshalton conveyancing firms will retain a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each lender.

Me and my wife are acquiring our first home. Our property lawyer has contact usto enquire if we would like to order supplemental conveyancing searches. As novices we have no idea as to what's relevant for conveyancing in Carshalton

The extent of Carshalton conveyancing searches should be triggered based entirely on the property, the location, the possibility of any of these risks, your familiarity of the region and risks, your general attitude to risk. What is important is that you adequately comprehend what information each search could provide. Then you can make a decision if you consider that you need that information. Where you are uncertain, ask the conveyancing practitioner to provide guidance.

Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Carshalton is more expensive?

The conveyancing charges for a leasehold premises in Carshalton is frequently greater as compared to a freehold transaction. This is because there is an amount of supplemental time required in liaising with the freeholder and management company to obtain evidence concerning whether the rent and maintenance fee have been discharged and whether there are any significant expenditure in the foreseeable future on repairs or maintenance of the block.

Forgive me if this question is silly but I am wet behind the ears as a 1st time purchaser of a two bedroom flat in Carshalton. Do I collect the keys to the property on completion from my lawyer? If this is the case, I will find a High Street conveyancing solicitor in Carshalton?

On the day of completion you will not be required to go to the conveyancers office in Carshalton. Your solicitors will electronically transfer the completion advance to the owner’s solicitors, and once they have received this, you will be invited to receive the keys from the Estate Agents and move into your new home. This tends to happen between 1 and 3pm.

My wife and I purchasing a 3 bedroom semi in Carshalton. The intention is to carry out an extension to the side at the house.Will the conveyancing process involve enquiries to ascertain if these works are prohibited?

Your solicitor should review the registered title as conveyancing in Carshalton can sometimes reveal restrictions in the title deeds which restrict categories of changes or need the permission of another owner. Certain extensions need local authority planning permissions and approval in accordance building regulations. Many locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or affect extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

I happen to be the sole recipient of my late father’s will and I have everything in my name alone, including the house in Carshalton. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in September. I want to move. I do know about the Mortgage Lenders 6 month 'rule', meaning my property ownership may be treated the same way as if I'd bought the property in September. Will no one buy the property for half a year?

The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook mandates conveyancers to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." By the strict wording you might be affected by that. Some mortgage companies would take a pragmatic view as this requirement chiefly exists to pick up on subsales or the wholesaling and assigning of property.

I am downsizing from my home. My past solicitors has retired. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Carshalton if that makes a difference.

Do use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Carshalton. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes with a minimum of fuss.

My wife and I purchased a leasehold flat in Carshalton. Conveyancing and Yorkshire Building Society mortgage went though with no issue. I have received a letter from someone claiming to own the reversionary interest in the property. Attached was a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1994. The conveyancing practitioner in Carshalton who acted for me is not around. Do I pay?

The first thing you should do is make enquiries of HMLR to be sure that this person is indeed the new freeholder. You do not need to incur the fees of a Carshalton conveyancing practitioner to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for a few pound. Rest assured that regardless, even if this is the legitimate landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

Despite our best endeavours, we have been unsuccessful in trying to reach an agreement for a lease extension in Carshalton. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?

You certainly can. We can put you in touch with a Carshalton conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Carshalton residence is 21 & 23 Carshalton Grove in May 2009. the Tribunal adopted the figures presented as the premiums payable by the Applicant i.e. a total of £20,750. This case affected 2 flats. The unexpired term was 72 years.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Carshalton

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Carshalton practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • Stanley Smith Hill & Co, 35 High Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3BG
  • Charmini Ravindran Law Ltd, 8 Lind Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4PJ
  • Carpenter & Co, 46 Woodcote Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 0NW
  • Porter & Co, 40 Benhill Avenue, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4DA
  • Gowen & Stevens Llp, 5 Mulgrave Chambers, 26-28 Mulgrave Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 6LE

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Carshalton regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Carshalton with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Carshalton. This should include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Stanley Smith Hill & Co, 35 High Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3BG
  • Charmini Ravindran Law Ltd, 8 Lind Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4PJ
  • Carpenter & Co, 46 Woodcote Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 0NW
  • Porter & Co, 40 Benhill Avenue, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4DA
  • Gowen & Stevens Llp, 5 Mulgrave Chambers, 26-28 Mulgrave Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 6LE

Planning law solicitors in Carshalton regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Carshalton with expertise in planning law. This could include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Gowen & Stevens Llp, 5 Mulgrave Chambers, 26-28 Mulgrave Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 6LE
  • Crescent Law, 81 London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5HP
  • Cuff And Gough Llp, Lamborn Place, 26 High Street, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 2LJ
  • Jeremy Marozzi & Co Solicitors, 12 Merton Park Parade, Wimbledon, London, SW19 3NT
  • Gregsons, St Christophers House, 19 Tabor Grove, London, SW19 4EX

Neighboring Locations

St Helier
Mitcham Junction
Hackbridge
Sutton
Carshalton
Wallington
Belmont

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

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