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5 reasons to let us help you find a local conveyancing solicitor in Brockley

Brockley property lawyers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
There is a strong possibility the the solicitors for the other party are based in Brockley - if so both parties are likely to have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
Personal touch together with pure property experience are key benefits that you should seek when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Brockley property deals can be made significantly more complicated due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often based many kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Brockley
Over the years Brockley conveyancer have established excellent connections with Brockley local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of handling your conveyancing in Brockley.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Brockley since December 2024*

Disposal

of terraced premises, Salehurst Road, SE4 1AT completing on 08/01/2025 at a price of £930,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, ordering official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

Transfer

of terraced residence, Brockley Grove, SE4 1EB completing on 20/12/2024 at a price of £775,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

Transfer

of flat Chudleigh Road SE4 1EG, at sale consideration of £446,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, obtaining official copies of the title

Sale

of semi-detached residence, Abbotswell Road, SE4 1ED completing on 06/01/2025 at a price of £540,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Brockley

My previous conveyancer has given a fee calculation of just over a thousand pound for fixed fee conveyancing in Brockley. I’m looking to sell a modern property for £250,000. Are these conveyancing fees excessive? Is it above what I should be paying for conveyancing in Brockley?

The charges are a little high. Where you are content to spend time comparing charges you could reduce the fees slightly by perhaps £125. That being said, you maycome to rue choosing an an untested solicitor. Don't forget to enquire that the solicitor can represent your lender. Do make use of our search tool to find a Brockley conveyancing company on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Brockley.

I am buying a right to buy a flat in Brockley. Conveyancing solicitors are said to be ‘a necessary evil’ but can I do it myself?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Brockley you will have to appoint a solicitor on your bank's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Brockley.

I am buying a new build flat in Brockley. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Brockley

The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided.

Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.

Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease.

Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?

The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme.

Given that I will soon spend 450k on a garden flat in Brockley I would like to have a conversation with the solicitor concerning theconveyancing before instructing the firm. Can this be arranged?

We could not agree more - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the lawyer who will be carrying out your conveyancing in Brockley.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is an important person, not a file number. The practices that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are calculated and presented to you for your conveyancing in Brockley should be the figure that you are charged.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for freehold conveyancing in Brockley. I have land on a site which appears to be the perfect solution If it is possible to get all formalities done via email that would be ideal. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I am tempted by the attractive purchase price for a couple of apartments in Brockley which have in the region of fifty years left on the leases. Will this present a problem?

A lease is a right to use the premises for a period of time. As a lease gets shorter the value of the lease reduces and results in it becoming more costly to acquire a lease extension. This is why it is often a good idea to increase the term of the lease. It is often difficulties arise selling premises with a short lease because mortgage lenders less inclined to grant a loan on such properties. Lease extension can be a difficult process. We recommend you seek professional help from a conveyancer and surveyor with experience in this area.

We have reached the end of our tether in negotiating a lease extension in Brockley. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?

if there is a missing freeholder or where there is dispute about what the lease extension should cost, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to make a decision on the price payable.

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Brockley flat is Flat b 14 Kemble Road in May 2014. The Tribunal assessed the value of the premium payable for the lease extension to be £9,761 This case affected 1 flat.

Last updated 10/03/2025

Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Brockley regulated by the SRA

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

Dpna Solicitors, 77 Ladywell Road, London, SE13 7JA
Frank Stimpson & Son, 179 Stanstead Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 1HR
Parker Arrenberg Limited, 37 Rushey Green, London, SE6 4AS
Kingscourt Solicitors, 117 Catford Hill, London, SE6 4PR
Kagan & Co, 245a Lewisham Way, London, SE4 1XF

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Brockley regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Brockley practicing in commercial conveyancing in Brockley. This should include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954

Bridges Solicitors, 5 Turnham Road, Brockley, London, London, SE4 2HH
Dpna Solicitors, 77 Ladywell Road, London, SE13 7JA
Frank Stimpson & Son, 179 Stanstead Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 1HR
Parker Arrenberg Limited, 37 Rushey Green, London, SE6 4AS
Kagan & Co, 245a Lewisham Way, London, SE4 1XF

Planning law solicitors in Brockley regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Brockley specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including tree preservation orders

Beverley Morris & Co Incorporating Peter Egan & Co, 62 Lewisham High Street, London, London, SE13 5JH
Beverley Morris & Co, 35 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Villiage, London, SE3 0TJ
A E Short, 144 Bromley Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 6PG
Wellers Law Group Llp, Tenison House, Tweedy Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 3NF
Norton Rose Fulbright Llp, 3 More London Riverside, London, London, SE1 2AQ

Neighboring Locations

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Crofton Park

Rise Park

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