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Main reasons to let us help you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Abbey Wood

  • 1 The Abbey Wood conveyancing practitioners that we work with are committed to providing value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and investors in Abbey Wood
  • 2 No matter what any other solicitors may claim it may be necessary to visit your solicitor to execute contracts. There are enough parties with an interest in a conveyancing transaction without having to include the postman into the pot.
  • 3 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor in the main results in a more bespoke service. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in appointing a large conveyancing firm, your conveyancing is handled by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.
  • 4 Our site is the first site offering you the ability to ensure that your conveyancing in Abbey Wood will be carried out by a conveyancer on your mortgage lender’s conveyancing panel.
  • 5 Peace of mind comes when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Abbey Wood has a number to select from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Abbey Wood since December 2022*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Abbey Wood

I require conveyancing for an apartment in a fairly new development (seven years old) in Abbey Wood. Almost all the properties have already been disposed of. Is it really necessary to order conveyancing searches for my conveyancing in Abbey Wood?

A big part of the Abbey Wood legal transfer of property is the conveyancing searches. There are hundreds search providers conducting Abbey Wood conveyancing searches, as well direct from the local authority. These are known collectively as personal search organisation due to them carrying out, personal searches. However, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must secure their information from the local authoritative source.

What will a local search inform me regarding the property I am buying in Abbey Wood?

Abbey Wood conveyancing often starts with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company for example Onsearch The local search plays an important part in many a Abbey Wood conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any nasty surprises after you move into your property. The search will supply data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic sections.

It has been 3 months following my purchase conveyancing in Abbey Wood concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Abbey Wood ahead of instructing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor has said that some banks tend refuse to grant a loan on such a property.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements from Nationwide. If you contact us we can investigate further with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Abbey Wood. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

Is it simple use your search app to choose a conveyancing practitioner in Abbey Wood on the authorised to act for my bank?

1st select a mortgage company such as Santander, Leeds Building Society or Godiva Mortgages Ltd then choose your location a common one being Abbey Wood. Conveyancing organisations in Abbey Wood and across England and Wales should be shown.

Is there a reason that Abbey Wood conveyancing fees are more expensive for leasehold and freehold properties?

There is always more work required for leasehold conveyancing. Abbey Wood has many leasehold properties. There is more hours involved in the purchase: for example, the lease and leasehold information (including current 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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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Abbey Wood regulated by the SRA

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

  • Toltops Solicitors, 41 Manton Road, Greenwich, London, London, SE2 0JE
  • Margaret Olusegun, 3 The View, London, Bexley, SE2 0DX
  • Rees Myers Solicitors, Gunnery House, 9 - 11 Gunnery Terrace, Royal Arsenal, London, SE18 6SW
  • Hadfield & Co, 1 Central Avenue, Welling, Kent, DA16 3AX
  • Apex Law Llp, 3 The Pantiles, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5HH

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Abbey Wood regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Abbey Wood specialising in commercial conveyancing in Abbey Wood. This could include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Margaret Olusegun, 3 The View, London, Bexley, SE2 0DX
  • Hadfield & Co, 1 Central Avenue, Welling, Kent, DA16 3AX
  • Apex Law Llp, 3 The Pantiles, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5HH
  • Gough Clinton & Broom, 104 Bellegrove Road, Welling, Kent, Welling, Kent, DA16 3QD
  • Cook Taylor, 3 Thomas Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6HR

Planning law solicitors in Abbey Wood regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Abbey Wood practicing in planning law. This will likely include advice on planning applications and appeals
  • Hadfield & Co, 1 Central Avenue, Welling, Kent, DA16 3AX
  • Apex Law Llp, 3 The Pantiles, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5HH
  • Beverley Morris & Co, 35 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Villiage, London, SE3 0TJ
  • Beverley Morris & Co Incorporating Peter Egan & Co, 62 Lewisham High Street, London, London, SE13 5JH
  • Abdullah Solicitors, 56 Mansfield Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 3BD

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

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