We are acquiring our first house. Our solicitor has texted usto enquire if we would like to order additional conveyancing searches. Frankly we have no idea as to what's necessary for conveyancing in Croydon

The range of Croydon conveyancing searches should be triggered based entirely on the property, the location, the likelihood of any of these risks, your familiarity of the region and risks, your overall attitude to risk. What matters is that you adequately appreciate what information each search could give you. Then you can decide if you personally think you need that search. If in doubt, ask your property lawyer to offer guidance.

Do all mortgage companies provide you with an approved list of Croydon conveyancing solicitors? How do you know who is on the Skipton conveyancing panel?

Croydon conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Skipton conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Skipton directly.

In surfing the world wide web for the words cheap conveyancing in Croydon it shows results of numerous conveyancersin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable conveyancing solicitor for me?

The preferential way of choosing a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted referral, so enquire of colleagues and those you trust who have bought a property in Croydon or the local estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Croydon differ, so it's sensible to secure at least three costs illustrations from different solicitors. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.

Do you have any top tips for leasehold conveyancing in Croydon with the aim of expediting the sale process?

• Much of the delay in leasehold conveyancing in Croydon can be reduced where you appoint lawyers the minute you market your property and request that they start to collate the leasehold information needed by the buyers’ conveyancers.
The majority of freeholders or Management Companies in Croydon charge for providing management packs for a leasehold property. You or your lawyers should enquire as to the fee that they propose to charge. The management information can be applied for as soon as you have a buyer, thus accelerating the process. The average time it takes to obtain the necessary information is three weeks. It is the most common cause of frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Croydon. In the event that you altered the property did you need the Landlord’s consent? In particular have you laid down wooden flooring? Croydon leases often stipulate that internal structural changes or addition of wooden flooring necessitate a licence from the Landlord approving such works. Where you fail to have the approvals to hand you should not communicate with the landlord without contacting your lawyer in advance. If you hold a share in a the Management Company, you should make sure that you hold the original share certificate. Obtaining a duplicate share certificate is often a time consuming process and slows down many a Croydon home move. If a new share is needed, do contact the company director and secretary or managing agents (if applicable) for this sooner rather than later.

I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord to extend my lease without any joy. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on such matters? Can you recommend a Croydon conveyancing firm to represent me?

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

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Croydon flat is 29 Woodstock Road in April 2014. the Tribunal determined that the premiums to be paid into court in respect of the purchase of the freehold registered at HMLR under Title N0.SY3997 should be £7,217. This case was in relation to 4 flats. The remaining number of years on the lease was 98 years.

What can I do to find out who is the owner of a property in Croydon?

On the basis that the property is recorded at HM Land Registry, and you have requisite information of the address of the property, you should be able to obtain details from the HMLR of the recorded proprietor for a fee.