Conveyancing in Kenley
When you buy, sell or remortgage a property, a solicitor or licensed conveyancer will handle the legal work. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Kenley, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Kenley and throughout Croydon 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: Barnet, Croydon, South London and London
Buying property in Kenley
A district in South London, Kenley is known for its Kenley Aerodrome, a key fighter station in the Battle of Britain, and the nearby Surrey Hills. Kenley has a railway station, providing links to London Victoria. Kenley has a population of approximately 14,000.
Council Tax in Kenley (2023/24)
Kenley 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 Kenley conveyancing solicitors do?
Your solicitor plays a pivotal role in a purchase. This means carrying out comprehensive due diligence on the property, including property searches, raising enquires of the seller and registering you as the new owner at HMLR.
In addition to standard searches, Kenley conveyancing solicitors may undertake checks for leasehold complexities, including short and defective leases.
Are you purchasing a home with a mortgage?
If you are getting a mortgage, your solicitor will also need to act for the mortgage lender.
If your lawyer isn't accepted on your mortgage provider's panel, it may take weeks longer to purchase your property.We work with solicitors who can represent the vast majority of banks and specialist lenders, from major banks like HSBC to smaller, specialist lenders including Pepper Money - so your conveyancing will complete sooner.
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When you purchase a property in a conservation area, your property lawyer will check for restrictive covenants, including heritage access, and noise level restrictions. Conservation areas in Kenley and the Croydon local authority include:Conservation areas
There are more than half a million listed buildings across the country, and around 180 of which are in London Borough of Croydon. Kenley listed buildings and properties include: Our experienced panel of solicitors will help you understand the legal duties your ownership will impose. Examples include consent for any alterations that might change the character of the property, and a requirement to use original or historically appropriate materials. Read more:Listed buildings
You will need shared ownership conveyancing, when purchasing a share in a house or flat from a not-for-profit housing association. Buying a shared ownership property is more complex than buying a home outright. Quittance's panel of solicitors has extensive experience handling shared ownership conveyancing and staircasing.Shared Ownership
New Build
The conveyancing for purchasing a new build home in Kenley is often more complex than other types of conveyancing.
An experienced solicitor in Kenley will need to be qualified to handle things like handling equity loan schemes, spotting incomplete agreements for roads and sewers and checking new build warranties with warranty providers, including NHBC, Advantage HCI and Global Home Warranties.
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Leasehold flats
Buying a leasehold house or flat in the UK can be very involved. The numerous common problems awaiting the unsuspecting purchaser can include legally technical issues like sinking fund issues and leases with fewer than 80 years to run.
Your conveyancing solicitor will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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What you need to know about buying a leasehold property
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Selling a house or flat in Kenley
When selling property in Kenley, your solicitor will prepare the necessary documentation, e.g. the draft contract and property information forms, and will help you answer these forms. The solicitor will respond to inquiries from the buyer's solicitor, resolve any potential issues and handle the mortgage redemption.
By taking steps to work with both sides, including estate agents, landlords and lenders, your solicitor will ensure the transfer of ownership completes quickly.
Does sale conveyancing take longer for leasehold?
Yes, that's correct, it can take much longer to carry out the conveyancing on leasehold properties when compared to conveyancing on a freehold house.
The solicitor acting for the buyer will expect to see several leasehold-related documents, like management company information and details of any breaches by other leaseholders. The time it takes the solicitor to gather this paperwork is the common cause of such delays.
The solicitor should start this process even before a sale has been agreed, as this information can take a long time to gather if it is difficult to contact the landlord or managing agent.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage in Kenley
Latest Bank of England base rate now at 5.25% (12 October, 2024)
It's imprtant that you confirm your remortgage solicitor's lender panel membership before you instruct.
We work with remortgage solicitors who can work with 99% of all mortgage lenders. Whether you are changing to a 25-year mortgage with National Westminster Bank or moving to a capped mortgage with Cynergy Bank, we can help take care of the legal side.
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Transferring Equity
Whether you are inheritance tax planning, adding a new partner or transferring the ownership of your home to your daughter, son or other family member, a transfer of equity is required.
Your legal representative will complete the legal work for a low, fixed fee.
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How much should I budget for conveyancing in Kenley?
When you are comparing quotes, it isn't always easy to be certain you are comparing like to like.
Conveyancing legal fees
These fees are paid to your conveyancing solicitor for the work they carry out during your property transaction. The conveyancing quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.
Disbursements
Disbursements are third-party expenses incurred during the purchase, sale or other conveyancing transaction. Examples of disbursements include Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or a leasehold information pack.
Check what's included in your quote
Some firms list extra charges in their terms and conditions, resulting in an inflated final bill. Double-check for additional fees or charges, when comparing quotes.
