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Conveyancing in Chelsea : Keep it Local

Reasons to use our Chelsea conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in Chelsea regularly deal withlocal issues specific to Chelsea and therefore you may benefit from better advice and speedier conveyancing.
  • 2 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more personalised service. When using a an online conveyancing factory, your conveyancing is dealt with by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.
  • 3 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these companies are often located many miles away with little understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Chelsea
  • 4 Over the years Chelsea property lawyer have established excellent links with Chelsea 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 home move in Chelsea.
  • 5 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Chelsea is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Chelsea since December 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Chelsea

I just bought a flat at auction in Chelsea. Conveyancing is necessary. What happens now?

Now that you are exchanged you will need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer quickly as you are facing a pending deadline in which to complete the deal. An auction property will ordinarily have an associated legal pack. This will likely include evidence of title and search results. If you have purchased leasehold property the conveyancing pack may include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing documentation specific to a leasehold property. You must hand this to the conveyancer working for you as soon as possible. You also need to ensure that your finances are in order to complete on the date specified in the contract.

A friend pointed out to me me that in buying a property in Chelsea there may be various restrictions limiting what one can do in terms of external alterations to a property. Is this right?

We are aware of anumerous of properties in Chelsea which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to external changes. Part of the conveyancing in Chelsea should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

It is unclear whether my bank obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date. I have called my Chelsea bank branch on numerous occasions and was told they are content with the situation and they will lend. My Chelsea conveyancing solicitor - who is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told they will not lend in accordance with their specific requirements. Who do I believe?

As long as the property lawyer is on the bank panel, they must follow the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook conditions for the 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 am purchasing my first flat in Chelsea with the aid of help to buy. The developers would not move on the price so I negotiated 6k of additionals instead. The house builders rep suggested that I not to tell my conveyancer about this extras as it would impact my loan with the lender. Is this normal?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a flat up to £245,000 and found one close by in Chelsea I like with amenity areas and railway links nearby, the downside is that it only has 52 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Chelsea suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a short lease?

If you need a mortgage that many years will likely be problematic. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the property for a minimum of twenty four months you may ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor concerning this.

What makes your site different to alternative online quote calculators for conveyancing in Chelsea?

At this site secure a fixed fee costs illustration from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that understands the issues for your conveyancing in Chelsea. As opposed to estate agents and brokerage sites we are not in the business of charging firms a fee if you instruct them for your property ownership legalities in Chelsea

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Chelsea. I happened to land on a web site which appears to be the ideal solution If it is possible to get all formalities completed via phone that would be preferable. Do I need to be wary? What should out be looking out for?

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?

How much will conveyancing in Chelsea cost?

The total sum levied for Chelsea conveyancing charges can differ considerably from lawyer to lawyer. Given these differences it all the more necessary for you to have a full summary of charges before you instruct a solicitor. You should also consider asking three or four fee estimate.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Chelsea regulated by the SRA

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

  • Brice Droogleever & Co, 3 Queripel House, 1 Duke of York Square, London, SW3 4LY
  • Pemberton Greenish Llp, 45 Cadogan Gardens, London, SW3 2AQ
  • Terence St J Millett, 34 Sumner Place, South Kensington, London, SW7 3NT
  • Ashley Wilson Solicitors Llp, 26 Ives Street, Knightsbridge, London, SW3 2ND
  • Svedberg Law, 125 Sloane Street, London, SW1X 9AU

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Chelsea regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Chelsea practicing in commercial conveyancing in Chelsea. This may include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Brice Droogleever & Co, 3 Queripel House, 1 Duke of York Square, London, SW3 4LY
  • Pemberton Greenish Llp, 45 Cadogan Gardens, London, SW3 2AQ
  • Terence St J Millett, 34 Sumner Place, South Kensington, London, SW7 3NT
  • Ashley Wilson Solicitors Llp, 26 Ives Street, Knightsbridge, London, SW3 2ND
  • Svedberg Law, 125 Sloane Street, London, SW1X 9AU

Planning law solicitors in Chelsea regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Chelsea practicing in planning law. This should include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Techlawyer Limited, 22 Groveside Court, Lombard Road, London, SW11 3RQ
  • Mark Taylor & Company, 310 Harbour Yard, Chelsea Harbour, London, SW10 0XD
  • Parfitt Cresswell, 593-599 Fulham Road, London, London, SW6 5UA
  • Keystone Law Limited, Second Floor Audley House, 13 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5HX
  • Ricardina Bridges Ltd, 47 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1RH

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

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