I have been told that property searches are a common reason for stalling in Sanderstead conveyancing transactions. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature within the most frequent causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are unlikely to feature in any holding up conveyancing in Sanderstead.

4 months have elapsed following my purchase conveyancing in Sanderstead completed. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

About to purchase a new build flat in Sanderstead. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Sanderstead

Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease.

What tools are available to locate a Sanderstead law firm on the Nationwide Building Society conveyancing panel? I have wheels and am happy to travel upto 20miles to meet the lawyer.

You can use the tool on this page. Please pick a bank and your location and you will see a number of Sanderstead conveyancing lawyers based on proximity. We have detailed some Sanderstead conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can contact them to see whether they are on the Nationwide Building Society panel

My father has suggested that I appoint his conveyancing solicitors in Sanderstead. Should I use them?

There are no two ways about it it’s preferable to choose a conveyancing practitioner is to seek guidance from friends or family who have previously instructed the firm that you are are thinking of instructing.