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Reasons to use our Goddington conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The companies shown on our directory have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 2 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor generally results in a more personalised service. When using a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.
  • 3 Goddington conveyancers work in conjunction with Goddington estate agents, developers, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is offered to buyers and sellers every step of the way, with the intention of reducing administrative burdens and transaction times
  • 4 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Goddington is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 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 Goddington

Examples of recent conveyancing in Goddington since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Goddington

Do the conveyancing lawyers via your comparison service handle attended exchange conveyancing in Goddington?

There are a few conveyancing specialists carrying out one day exchanges. Do e-mail us to receive a conveyancing quote and details as to availability.

A relative pointed out to me me that in buying a property in Goddington there could be various restrictions affecting the ability to carry out external alterations to a property. Is this right?

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

When it comes to lenders such as Leeds Building Society, do Goddington conveyancers face a fee to be on the list of approved solicitors?

We are not aware of any lender fees to be on their list of approved firms, although some do charge an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.

Planning on purchasing a apartment in Goddington. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Goddington conveyancer is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel.

Do commercial conveyancing searches disclose planned roadworks that could impact a commercial site in Goddington?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Goddington will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers spend in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Goddington. The report sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Goddington.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Goddington it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately may result in delays to Goddington commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not carried out for domestic conveyancing in Goddington.

We're novice buyers - had an offer accepted, but the selling agent informed us that the vendor will only issue a contract if we instruct their preferred solicitors as they want an ‘expedited deal’. We would rather use a high street conveyancer with experience of conveyancing in Goddington

We suspect that the seller is not behind this ultimatum. If they want ‘a quick sale', alienating a serious purchaser is counter productive. Speak to the owners direct and explain that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you have nothing to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you will continue to appoint your preferred Goddington conveyancing firm - not the ones that will earn the negotiator at the agency a referral fee or achieve conveyancing targets demanded by corporate headquarters.

I own a leasehold house in Goddington. Conveyancing and Nottingham Building Society mortgage went though with no issue. A letter has just been received from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. Attached was a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1997. The conveyancing solicitor in Goddington who acted for me is not around. Do I pay?

The first thing you should do is make enquiries of HMLR to be sure that the individual claiming to own the freehold is in fact the registered owner of the freehold reversion. It is not necessary to instruct a Goddington conveyancing firm to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for a few pound. You should note that regardless, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord for a lease extension without any joy. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on such matters? Can you recommend a Goddington conveyancing firm to assist?

Where there is a absentee landlord or if there is disagreement about what the lease extension should cost, under the relevant statutes it is possible to make an application to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to assess the amount due.

An example of a Lease Extension case for a Goddington flat is 1 Southlands Court Southlands Road in September 2013. The Leasehold Valuation Tribunal determined that the premium to be paid by the tenant on the grant of a new lease, in accordance with section 56 and Schedule 13 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 was £30,541 This case affected 1 flat. The unexpired lease term was 50.57 years.

Our conveyancer in Goddington has discovered a a legal deficiency with the lease for the apartment we are buying in Goddington. The other side have suggested defective title insurance as a solution. We are content with insurance and will cover the costs. Our lawyer says that as he is on the lender conveyancing panel he must ensure that the lender is happy with this solution. Who is the client here, us or the bank?

Just because you have a mortgage offer from the mortgage company does not mean to say that the property will be meet their requirements for the purposes of a mortgage. Your Goddington conveyancing lawyer has to ensure that the lease has to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook Requirements. You and the lender are the client. These conveyancing instructions have to be complied with by the mortgage company conveyancing panel who has to balance acting for you and the mortgage company

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Goddington regulated by the SRA

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

  • Thomas Dunton Solicitors, 217-219 High Street, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0NZ
  • Pumfrey & Lythaby, 155-159 High Street, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0LN
  • Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd, Valiant House, 12 Knoll Rise, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0PG
  • Beynons, 113 Glentrammon Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6DQ
  • Pishon Gold Limited, Chislehurst Business Centre, 1 Bromley Lane, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 6LH

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Goddington

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Goddington with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Thomas Dunton Solicitors, 217-219 High Street, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0NZ
  • Pumfrey & Lythaby, 155-159 High Street, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0LN
  • Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd, Valiant House, 12 Knoll Rise, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0PG
  • Cader Solicitors, Chislehurst Business Centre, 1 Bromley Lane, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 6LH
  • Pishon Gold Limited, Chislehurst Business Centre, 1 Bromley Lane, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 6LH

Planning law solicitors in Goddington regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Goddington with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • Batchelors, Charles House, 35 Widmore Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1RW
  • Wellers Law Group Llp, Tenison House, Tweedy Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 3NF
  • A E Short, 144 Bromley Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 6PG

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

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