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Reasons to use our Dulwich conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Dulwich is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 The accumulation of transactions means that Dulwich solicitor have established very good working relationships with Dulwich local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of handling your home move in Dulwich.
  • 3 The Dulwich conveyancing firms that are identified are dedicated to supplying the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and investors in Dulwich
  • 4 Dulwich property lawyers have a significant edge when it comes to Dulwich conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can affect your home move
  • 5 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these companies are often based hundreds of miles away with limited appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Dulwich

Examples of recent conveyancing in Dulwich since September 2023*

Sale

of terraced residence, Lammas Green, SE26 6LT completing on 06/09/2023 at a price of £735,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

Disposal

of flat College Road SE21 7LY, at buying sum of £635,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, securing official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

Disposal

of apartment Goodrich Road SE22 0ER, at sale consideration of £655,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, obtaining official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

Disposal

of apartment South Croxted Road SE21 8BD, at buying consideration of £290,500. Leasehold conveyancing included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Dulwich

Do the conveyancing solicitors via your comparison service carry out conveyancing in Dulwich by way of an attended exchange?

We do have a number of conveyancing experts carrying out 24hr exchanges. Please call us to receive a costs illustration and details as to dates.

I am considering mortgaging my apartment in Dulwich, does my lawyer have to be on the Santander Solicitor panel?

There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Santander will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is greater potential for delays and confusion with two solicitors involved, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.

What is your number one tip for finding a conveyancing solicitor in Dulwich

It would be unwise to be tempted by the cheapest Dulwich conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

We are aiming to move house in March. Should my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the completion day. On a separate note, can you put forward a removal company in Dulwich. Conveyancing lawyer was found before I stumbled across your site.

On the day of completion you can collect the keys from the estate agent however this should only be done once the sellers solicitors inform the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be given over. Subsequently you should advise the removal men that they can start moving you in. We are not in a position to recommend a particular removal company but can assist you in choosing a conveyancing in Dulwich or a legal practice that specialises in conveyancing in Dulwich.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Dulwich. I have a mortgage agreed with Kent Reliance. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Kent Reliance, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Dulwich before appointing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor has said that some lenders tend not give a loan on this type of premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Nationwide. If you call us we can look into this further via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Dulwich. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Dulwich to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

In scouring the web for the phrase on line conveyancing in Dulwich it shows results of numerous solicitorsin the area. How do I determine which is the suitable solicitor for my move?

The ideal way of choosing a suitable conveyancer is via personal referral, so enquire of friends and family who have acquired a property in Dulwich or the respected estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Dulwich differ, so it's advisable to secure at least four costs illustrations from different conveyancers. Be sure to seek confirmation that the fees are fixed.

My wife and I purchased a leasehold flat in Dulwich. Conveyancing and Godiva Mortgages Ltd mortgage organised. A letter has just been received from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. It included a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1998. The conveyancing solicitor in Dulwich who acted for me is not around. Do I pay?

First contact the Land Registry to make sure that this person is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. There is no need to instruct a Dulwich conveyancing solicitor to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for less than a fiver. You should note that in any event, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

After years of correspondence we are unable to agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Dulwich. Does the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal have jurisdiction to calculate the appropriate figures?

in cases where there is a missing freeholder or where there is disagreement about what the lease extension should cost, under the relevant statutes it is possible to make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to judgment on the amount due.

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Dulwich flat is 60 Taymount Grange Taymount Rise in June 2012. The Tribunal determined the premium at £13,346 for a lease extension of a further 90 years This case related to 1 flat. The remaining number of years on the lease was 64 years.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Dulwich regulated by the SRA

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

  • Armstrong & Co, 2 Dartmouth Road, London, SE23 3XU
  • Monioro Less & Co, Suite 209, Regents House, 291 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London, London, SE26 4QD
  • Rose Samuel Odele & Partners, 252 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London, SE26 4NL
  • Hall & Co, 399 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, London, SE22 8JN
  • Frank Stimpson & Son, 179 Stanstead Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 1HR

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Dulwich

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Dulwich with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on wrongful eviction

  • Armstrong & Co, 2 Dartmouth Road, London, SE23 3XU
  • May Morris & Co, 9b Perry Vale, London, SE23 2NE
  • Monioro Less & Co, Suite 209, Regents House, 291 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London, London, SE26 4QD
  • Rose Samuel Odele & Partners, 252 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London, SE26 4NL
  • Hall & Co, 399 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, London, SE22 8JN

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Dulwich regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Dulwich with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Dulwich. This could include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Armstrong & Co, 2 Dartmouth Road, London, SE23 3XU
  • Hall & Co, 399 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, London, SE22 8JN
  • Frank Stimpson & Son, 179 Stanstead Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 1HR
  • Bennett Welch & Co, Bank Chambers, Westow Hill, London, SE19 1TY
  • Charles Clarke & Co, 77 High Street, London, SE20 7HW

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

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