Conveyancing Solicitors in Croydon resolve issues to complete transaction

Moving homes can not only be stressful, but due to the many steps between the initial offer to the final exchange of contracts, there are can also be unavoidable delays. Conveyancing Solicitors in Croydon, if instructed at an early stage, can help to reconcile some of the common delays and drive your transaction quicker towards completion.

Conveyancer Katie Clark experienced delays when acting for the buyer of a freehold property on Linton Glade, Croydon, CR0.

There were slight delays in the transaction as the initial documents that were supplied by the vendor’s Conveyancing Solicitors in Croydon, Gowens (Davis House, Robert Street, Croydon, CR0 1QQ), did not contain the office copies or title plan from the land registry.

When Katie finally received this information, details of covenants affecting the purchaser were revealed in a transfer of the land, dated 28 November 2003. This information was interpreted and then brought to the attention of the buyers, as is standard for Conveyancing Solicitors in Croydon when acting on behalf of purchasers.

Katie also had to confirm that the sellers were financially able to have the mortgage restriction against the house discharged in a timely fashion, so as to accommodate the formalities of the land registry.

Searches carried out by Conveyancing Solicitors in Croydon

Another duty of Conveyancing Solicitors in Croydon involves the commission of the standard searches, such as an environmental search, local authority, water and drainage, chancel repair, etc. Any adverse entries are investigated by the handling Solicitor so the buyer does not encounter any problems or surprises after the transaction completes.

A copy of a tree preservation order affecting the dwelling was requested by Katie from the planning department at Croydon Council (Taberner House, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 3JS).

Upon examining the document, Katie confirmed that the order covered the boundaries of the property and, once again, alerted her clients. Trees with a high level of public prominence or that are examples of a specific or rare tree are often protected.

Homeowners are still responsible for the costs associated with maintenance and pruning, however approval must be sought from the local authority.

Despite the minor issues encountered above, Katie was able to wrap up the purchase according to schedule.

For more information about Conveyancing in Croydon for your home move, call us on 0330 660 0286.