Would the conveyancing solicitors that are recommend carry out auction conveyancing in Carshalton?
We know of a few auction solicitors we can connect you with those specialising in auction conveyancing. Carshalton is just one of hundreds of areas of in which our lawyers are based.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Carshalton. My lender is Nationwide Building Society
Nationwide Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 28/11/2025, the requirements read as follows :
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Carshalton?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Carshalton. 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…’
Over the last few months I have been searching for a ground for flat up to £305k and identified one near me in Carshalton I like with amenity areas and transport links nearby, however it only has 49 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Carshalton suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a short lease?
If you need a mortgage the shortness of the lease will be problematic. Reduce the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing owner has owned the property for a minimum of twenty four months you can ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor about this matter.
I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Carshalton. I've stumble across a web site which seems to have the perfect answer If it is possible to get all this stuff done via email that would be preferable. Should I be wary? What should out be looking out for?
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?
My husband and I are disposing of a Carshalton apartment left to us 5 years ago in 2011. I have over a decades worth of conveyancing knowledge and, although retired, wish to undertake my own legal work. The buyer's lawyer has informed me that their Lenders will not allow you to do your own conveyancing requiring the funds to be sent to a solicitor's bank account.
Mortgage instructions to solicitors from all mainstream lenders state that If the seller does not have legal representation the purchaser’s lawyers should check whether the mortgage company needs to be told so that a decision can be made as to whether or not they are willing to progress.