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Logical reasons to let us help you select a local conveyancing solicitor in Kennington

  • 1 Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in Kennington have a grasp oflocal issues specific to Kennington and therefore you may benefit from better advice and faster conveyancing.
  • 2 Excellent communication together with a wealth of experience are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Kennington property deals can become significantly more stressful because of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 3 Kennington conveyancers are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 4 The organisations listed on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.
  • 5 Our site is the first site offering you the facility to check that your property ownership legalities in Kennington will be carried out by a law firm on your lender’s authorised panel.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Kennington since December 2022*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Kennington

I am nearing an exchange on a house in Kennington and my mum and dad have transferred the exchange deposit to my lawyer. I am now told that as the deposit has not come from me my property lawyer needs to make a notification to my lender. I am advised that, in also acting for the bank he must inform them that the balance of the purchase price is not just from me. I disclosed to the mortgage company regarding my parents' contribution when I applied for the mortgage, so is it really necessary for this now to hold matters up?

Your lawyer is obliged to clarify with lender to make sure that they understand that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own resources. The solicitor can only report this to your lender if you agree, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.

As someone not used to conveyancing in Kennington what’s your top tip you can impart for the legal transfer of property in Kennington

You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Kennington or throughout England and Wales is often a confrontational experience. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there exists an abundance of room for conflict between you and other parties involved in the transaction. For example, the seller, selling agent and even potentially the mortgage company. Choosing a solicitor for your conveyancing in Kennington an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE person in the process whose role it is to look after your legal interests and to keep you safe.

Every so often a third party with a vested interest may attempt to sway you that it is in your interests to do things their way. For instance, the property agent may claim to be assisting by suggesting your solicitor is slow. Or your financial adviser may advise you to do something that is against your solicitors guidance. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the home moving process.

We are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our house in Kennington and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. Any high street Kennington lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers are using an online conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Kennington. Having lived in Kennington for many years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification need.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. What do they say? You should check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same ailment)

It has been three months since my purchase conveyancing in Kennington completed. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £150,000 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 premises 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.

I am buying a new build apartment in Kennington. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Kennington

    Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please supply a car parking plan. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme.

As co-executor for the will of my father I am selling a property in Cardiff but reside in Kennington. My conveyancer (approximately 200 miles from meneeds me to execute a statutory declaration prior to completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing lawyer in Kennington who can attest this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you should not be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Kennington based

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Kennington

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Kennington practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on wrongful eviction

  • Mcdonald & Co, Flat 40 Rivermill, 151 Grosvenor Road, London, SW1V 3JN
  • Eagle Solicitors, 163 Kennington Lane, London, SE11 4EZ
  • Pothecary Witham Weld Solicitors, 70 St. Georges Square, London, SW1V 3RD
  • Hockfield And Co, 41 Reedworth Street, Kennington, London, SE11 4PQ
  • Samuel Ross Solicitors, 253 Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0TH

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Kennington regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Kennington but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Sutherland House, W1F 7TE
  • R & C Property Lawyers Llp, 10A Upper Tooting Road, SW17 7PG
  • Walter Saunders, 382 Brockley Road, SE4 2BY

Planning law solicitors in Kennington regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Kennington specialising in planning law. This will likely include advice on making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Ricardina Bridges Ltd, 47 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1RH
  • Streathers Clapham Llp, 53 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7TG
  • Keystone Law Limited, Second Floor Audley House, 13 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5HX
  • Ahc Solicitors Limited, 1 Northumberland Avenue, Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5BW
  • Hempsons, 40 Villiers Street, London, WC2N 6NJ

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

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