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Top 5 reasons to let us help you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Greenhithe

  • 1 Greenhithe lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Greenhithe conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 2 You can rest easier when select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Greenhithe has a number to choose from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 3 The accumulation of transactions means that Greenhithe property lawyer have established very good working relationships with Greenhithe local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of dealing with your conveyancing in Greenhithe.
  • 4 No matter what any alternative solicitors inform you it just might be necessary to visit your conveyancer to execute contracts. There are enough parties involved in a conveyancing transaction without having to add Royal Mail into the pot.
  • 5 Greenhithe property lawyers have a crucial advantage when it comes to Greenhithe conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will impact your conveyancing

Examples of recent conveyancing in Greenhithe since January 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Greenhithe

How can we know in advance if a Greenhithe conveyancing solicitor on the Co-operative panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Greenhithe obtaining recommendations is a sensible starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advise that you speak with the solicitor handling your conveyancing.

Completion of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Greenhithe. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I would like to complain about the lender. How does one go about formally complaining?

Almost all lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Team at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are resolved very quickly. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service with full details of your complaint.

I can not fathom if my bank obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date. I have called into my local Greenhithe building society branch on various occasions and was informed it wasn't a problem and they would lend. My Greenhithe conveyancing solicitor - who is on the lender conveyancing panel- called and was told they would not lend in accordance with their specific requirements. I simply don't know who is right.

The solicitor has to follow the CML Handbook Part 2 specifications for your bank. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the mortgage company will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the bank to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years remaining.

I require quick conveyancing in Greenhithe as I am under pressure to complete in less than 3 weeks. A mortgage is not required. Can I decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are are a mortgage free purchaser you have the choice not to do searches although no conveyancer would recommend that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Greenhithe the following are examples of issues that can arise and adversely impact the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Fees, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Greenhithe before instructing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor has said that some banks may refuse to grant a mortgage on such a property.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions from Nationwide. If you e-mail us we can check with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Greenhithe. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Greenhithe to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

My business partner and I are looking to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering fixed costs for non-domestic conveyancing in Greenhithe for under 2k?

We can recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Greenhithe, including the sale and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. If you are intending to buy or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we can put you in touch with the right lawyer. Regarding the costs these will vary based on the structure and heads of terms of the deal. Please provide us with your contact information or telephone us so that we may supply you with a fixed commercial conveyancing quote.

In my capacity as executor for the estate of my grandmother I am disposing of a property in Neath but I am based in Greenhithe. My lawyer (based 260 kilometers awayrequires that I sign a stat dec before completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Greenhithe to attest and place their company stamp on the document?

strictly speaking you are unlikely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are based in Greenhithe

Can a conveyancer remove someone from the title of my home in Greenhithe ?

Removing or adding someone to the title of your home is relatively straightforward. You’ll need to appoint a conveyancing practitioner to discuss your legal rights before you can proceed with a transfer of property. Contact us to book a free consultation with one a solicitor

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Greenhithe regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Greenhithe but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Attwood & Co, 20 London Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5XY
  • M. Reynolds Partnership Solicitors, 24 London Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5XY
  • Cumming & Riley, 11a High Street, Grays, Essex, RM17 6NB
  • Hattens Solicitors, 90 Orsett Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5ER
  • Estate And Corporate Solicitors Ltd, 57 Hythe Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BG

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Greenhithe

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Greenhithe specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • Rex Cowells Solicitors Limited, Old Rectory Business Centre, Springhead Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 8HN
  • Attwood & Co, 20 London Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5XY
  • M. Reynolds Partnership Solicitors, 24 London Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5XY
  • Cumming & Riley, 11a High Street, Grays, Essex, RM17 6NB
  • Hattens Solicitors, 90 Orsett Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5ER

Whether you are going through a divorce or breakup or simply wish to transfer your property to someone else, transfer of equity conveyancing in Greenhithe has some of the following tasks:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the bank (where appropriate)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Agreeing amendments to the the Transfer deed
  • Communicating with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing funds to relevant parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the change in ownership and the mortgage (where appropriate) at the HM Land Registry.

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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