Conveyancing in Coulsdon
Conveyancing is the legal process carried out by a solicitor to transfer the ownership of a property from one person to another. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Coulsdon, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Coulsdon and Croydon clients with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Other areas covered: Banstead, Caterham, Purley, Warlingham, South London and London
Buying property in Coulsdon
A town in Greater London, Coulsdon is known for its open spaces including Farthing Downs and Happy Valley. Popular residential areas include Old Coulsdon and Chipstead. Coulsdon has two railway stations providing links to central London. Coulsdon has a population of approximately 26,000.
Council Tax in Coulsdon (2023/24)
Coulsdon is in London Borough of Croydon.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,493.04 |
| B | £1,741.88 |
| C | £1,990.72 |
| D | £2,239.56 |
| E | £2,737.24 |
| F | £3,234.92 |
| G | £3,732.60 |
| H | £4,479.12 |
What do Coulsdon conveyancing solicitors do?
During the home purchase, a conveyancing solicitor will take care of the technical side of a home purchase.
They will order property searches, raise questions for the seller's solicitor, review contracts and fulfil post-completion formalities, including registering the property ownership with the Land Registry.
Coulsdon conveyancing solicitors may undertake checks for leasehold issues, such as excessive service charges and ground rents.
Will you be taking out a mortgage?
If you are getting a mortgage, your solicitor will also need to act for your mortgage lender.
Being a member of a lender's panel will mean your solicitor is able to represent your lender.Over 100 banks and specialist lenders have approved our chosen panel solicitors, so we can help you complete your Coulsdon transaction without delay.
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We can also help buyers in Coulsdon with the conveyancing for:
When purchasing a home in a conservation area, your solicitor will check for restrictions on how you can use the home, which could include footpath rights, and area consents. Conservation areas in Coulsdon and across the Croydon local authority include:Conservation areas
There are over half a million listed buildings in England and Wales - around 180 of which are in London Borough of Croydon. Coulsdon listed buildings include: There are many additional things to consider when buying a listed building. Our expert solicitor panel will clarify the commitments a listed building owner must make. Examples include maintenance of historic features, and required consent for landscaping. Read more:Listed buildings
When you purchase a share in a house or flat from a registered provider of social housing, you will need shared ownership conveyancing. Buying a shared ownership property is more complex than buying a home outright. Whether you are staircasing shares in your current home, or buying a shared ownership property, our panel of specialist solicitors will work with you to complete the process.Shared Ownership
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Selling a house or flat in Coulsdon
When selling a property in Coulsdon, the solicitor will arrange all the necessary documentation, including the contract of sale and the TA6 and TA10 property information forms, and help you fill out this paperwork. Responsibilities include overcoming hurdles such as missing paperwork and answering the buyer's solicitor's questions.
The solicitor will coordinate with all stakeholders, including agents, managing agents and lenders, so the sale is completed without incident.What do I need to know if selling a leasehold property in Coulsdon?
The conveyancing process for a leasehold flat is a great deal more protracted compared to a freehold house.
The complex nature of leasehold property means that conveyancing solicitors in Coulsdon must undertake additional legal work, and this could include getting the latest service charge and ground rent statement, through to details of common parts management.
So as to resolve any leasehold-related problems sooner, It is strongly advised that the vendor contact a Coulsdon conveyancing solicitor as early in the process as possible, and ideally before going on the market,.
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing in Coulsdon
The official base rate is 4.5% (28 April, 2025)
You will need to verify the remortgage solicitor you have picked is an approved member of your lender's legal panel before you instruct your solicitor.
Quittance panel solicitors are approved members of the majority of banks and building societies. Whether you are changing to a 25-year mortgage with Barclays Bank or moving to a flexible mortgage with Hinckley and Rugby Building Society, our panel solicitors will make the process as simple and stress-free as possible.
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Transfer of equity
Whether you are buying out a co-owner, inheritance tax planning or transferring the ownership of your property to a child, you'll need the help of a transfer of equity solicitor. Your conveyancer will complete the legal work for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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How much are conveyancing fees in Coulsdon?
When comparing solicitors' fees, conveyancing quotes may include several unfamiliar terms and concepts:
Conveyancing fees
Conveyancing fees are paid to your conveyancing solicitor for the work they complete for you. Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you'll pay when your transaction completes.
Disbursements
Your quote should also list any disbursements, which are costs paid to third parties on your behalf, including Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.
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Some firms set out additional charges in the small print, resulting in a higher-than-expected final bill. Double-check for additional fees or charges, when comparing quotes.
