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If you have reached us by Googling ‘Conveyancing in Coulsdon’ follow your intuition — you will have a better house move where you instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Coulsdon.

Reasons to use our Coulsdon conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The practices identified on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 2 There is a distinct possibility the other side’s conveyancers have offices in Coulsdon - if so sets of solicitors are likely to be on good working terms
  • 3 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these companies are often located hundreds of miles away with little appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Coulsdon
  • 4 Experience means that Coulsdon solicitor have developed valuable working relationships with Coulsdon local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of undertaking your conveyancing in Coulsdon.
  • 5 Coulsdon conveyancing lawyers are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Coulsdon since November 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Coulsdon

My fiance’s dad is a solicitor. I am hopeful that I will receive friends and family rates for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what level of costs should I be expecting for conveyancing in Coulsdon?

It’s prudent to seek multiple conveyancing estimates. Do use our search tool on this page. You will notice that amounts seem to contrast greatly but service levels do differ between solicitors as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.

I have a decision in principle. The bank mentioned the home loan came with free conveyancing. Does this mean I have to instruct their panel solicitor as I would prefer to appoint a high street conveyancing solicitor in Coulsdon?

You should check but the chances are that give you one of their panel lawyers if you take up the "fee-free" incentive. Contact the bank to determine if they make available a monetary alternative. In the past a few lenders offered a £250 cashback as an alternative in which case that money can go towards your preferred conveyancing solicitor in Coulsdon.

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Coulsdon ahead of instructing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor advised that some lenders tend refuse to issue a mortgage on this type of house.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions from Halifax. If you e-mail us we can check with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Coulsdon. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

Given that I am about to spend over three hundred thousand on a property in Coulsdon I wish to have a conversation with the solicitor concerning theconveyancing prior to giving the go ahead to the firm. Can this be arranged?

Absolutely - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the conveyancer who will be carrying out your property ownership legalities in Coulsdon.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is unique person, not a case number. The law firms that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are provided with for your conveyancing in Coulsdon should be the figure that you end up paying.

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to be perfect, at a great price which is making it all the more appealing. I have subsequently been informed that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are issues buying a leasehold house in Coulsdon. Conveyancing solicitors have are soon to be instructed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Coulsdon ?

Most houses in Coulsdon are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are buying in Coulsdon in which case you should be shopping around for a Coulsdon conveyancing practitioner and check that they have experience in advising on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions for example obtaining the freeholder’sconsent to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the property is part of an estate. Your conveyancer should advise you fully on all the issues.

I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord for a lease extension without getting anywhere. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on such matters? Can you recommend a Coulsdon conveyancing firm to represent me?

Where there is a missing freeholder or where there is dispute about the premium for a lease extension, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to decide the sum to be paid.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Coulsdon residence is 223 Brighton Road in September 2013. The premium payable for the acquisition freehold of the properties should be £10,934 (Ten thousand,nine hundred and thirty four pounds) This case related to 3 flats. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 75 years.

I am an executor of my recently deceased mum’s Will, with a property in Coulsdon which is to be marketed. The bungalow is unregistered at the Land Registry and I'm advised that many buyers solicitors will insist that it is completed before they will proceed. What's the procedure for this?

In the situation that you have set out it seems prudent to apply to register in the names of the personal representative(s) as named in the probate and in their capacity as PRs. The Land Registry’s online guidance explains how to register for the first time and what is required re the deeds and forms. You would need to include and certified copy of the probate as well and complete the form FR1 to refer to the PRs as the applicant.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Coulsdon regulated by the SRA

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

  • Rowe Radcliffe, 139 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2NJ
  • Terence Flynn & Co, 26a Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2RA
  • Mcmillan Williams Solicitors Limited, M W House, 41 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2RB
  • Mcmillan Williams, M W House, 41 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2RB
  • Alfred James & Co Solicitors Llp, Alfred James House, 406a Brighton Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6AN

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Coulsdon

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Coulsdon practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Rowe Radcliffe, 139 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2NJ
  • Terence Flynn & Co, 26a Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2RA
  • Mcmillan Williams Solicitors Limited, M W House, 41 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2RB
  • Awan Solicitors, 32 Pondfield Road, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5JX
  • Forman Limited, Palmerston House, 814 Brighton Road, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2BR

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Coulsdon regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Coulsdon but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Sutherland & Co , Crown House, KT20 7ST

Neighboring Locations

Purley
Chipstead
Coulsdon
Netherne
Old Coulsdon

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

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