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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Walworth

Can the conveyancing solicitors that are recommend execute auction conveyancing in Walworth?

There are a few auction lawyers we can put you in touch with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Walworth is just one of hundreds of areas of in which our lawyers have a presence.

Is there a reason why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Walworth costs more?

Walworth leasehold conveyancing transactions usually involve additional investigations than freeholds including investigating the Lease, liaising with the Landlord such as serving applicable notices on the Landlord or managing agent, obtaining up-to-date service charge and management information, obtaining Landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts and formation documents.

I have been told that property searches are the number one reason for obstruction in Walworth conveyancing transactions. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released determinations of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature within the top 10 causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Local searches are not likely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Walworth.

The deeds to our property are lost. The solicitors who handled the conveyancing in Walworth 4 years ago have long since closed. Will I be able to sell the house?

You no longer need to have the physical deeds to evidence that you are the registered proprietor of land or premises, as the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.

Is there a reason that Walworth conveyancing costs are higher for leasehold and freehold properties?

Inevitably there is increased work required in leasehold conveyancing. Walworth has many leasehold properties. There is more hours involved in the purchase: for example, the lease and leasehold information (including up to date service charge, ground rent and buildings insurance details) obtained from the freeholder or managing agents. There are strict criteria that the lease must meet in order to be acceptable to a mortgage company. If it does not meet these requirements, the lease must be amended, which can involve additional expense for the seller.

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