The loan offer from Santander for the refinancing of my single bedroom maisonette is coming within the next few days. Can you suggest a low cost conveyancing law firm in Coulsdon?

This site is not designed to assist those in pursuit of a cheap conveyancing solicitors in Coulsdon. Our intention is to offer cost effective conveyancing but we do not advertise as being the cheapest. Resist the temptation to appoint organisations enticing you with £99 conveyancing in Coulsdon. Optimistically, in deciding on low cost conveyancing, you will receive what you pay for and at worst you will end up paying a lot in extras and still not receive the service expected.

Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a searchable register to list law firms on the Melton Mowbray Building Society conveyancing panel for example in Coulsdon?

We have not been informed any plans on the part of the BSA to develop such a search facility.

I am looking for a ground for flat up to £305k and found one close by in Coulsdon I like with amenity areas and railway links nearby, the downside is that it's only got 51 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Coulsdon suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a lease with such few years left?

Should you need a mortgage the shortness of the lease will be a potential deal breaker. Discount the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current owner has owned the property for a minimum of twenty four months you may ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor concerning this.

In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial offices in Coulsdon and how can you help?

The 1954 Act gives a safeguard to commercial leaseholders, granting the dueness to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease reaches an end. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Coulsdon is one of the many areas of the UK in which our lawyers are based

I am attracted to a two maisonettes in Coulsdon which have in the region of forty five years left on the leases. Should I regard a short lease as a deal breaker?

A lease is a legal document that entitles you to use the property for a period of time. As a lease shortens the saleability of the lease decreases and results in it becoming more expensive to acquire a lease extension. This is why it is generally wise to extend the lease term. More often than not it is difficulties arise selling premises with a short lease because mortgage companies may be reluctant to lend money on such properties. Lease enfranchisement can be a difficult process. We advise that you seek professional assistance from a conveyancer and surveyor with experience in this arena.

I have had difficulty in trying to purchase the freehold in Coulsdon. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?

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

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Coulsdon property 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 was in relation to 3 flats. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 75 years.