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Reasons to use our Longlands conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 You can rest easier when select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Longlands has a number to select from, but for a truly dependable and dependable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 2 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Longlands 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.
  • 3 Longlands conveyancing lawyers are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 4 The firms listed on our directory have a variation of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.
  • 5 Notwithstanding what other companies advise it just might be necessary to pop into your lawyer to execute contracts. Too many 3rd parties are already engaged in a homemove without needing to include Royal Mail into the equation.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Longlands since June 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Longlands

Our lender has suggested solicitors on their panel based in Longlands but I would rather instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Longlands or nearer to where I live. Are you able to assist?

The minority of Longlands conveyancing practitioners are on all lender’s conveyancing panel. Please make the most of the above find an approved solicitor tool to identify a Longlands conveyancing conveyancer on the on the bank panel.

I'm purchasing a new build house in Longlands with a mortgage from Accord Mortgages Ltd. The builders would not move on the amount so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of additionals instead. The house builders rep told me not disclose to my solicitor about this side-deal as it could jeopardize my loan with the bank. Is this normal?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder 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.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Longlands is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can give?

Flying freeholds in Longlands are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Longlands you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Longlands may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

Is it possible to switch solicitor as I have to select a firm on the Nationwide Building Society conveyancing list. I was using a local conveyancing solicitor in Longlands five minutes from me but he is not approved by Nationwide Building Society

It would be our pleasure to help you select a conveyancing solicitor in Longlands on the Nationwide Building Society panel. Please note that the law firms that we work with do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Longlands. Using the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this page, you can contrast charges for conveyancing solicitors in Longlands and beyond.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for some conveyancing in Longlands. I happened to discover a site which seems to have the perfect offering If it is possible to get all this stuff done via phone that would be preferable. 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?

Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to visit the offices of the mortgage company conveyancing panel solicitor to sign the legal charge? If so, I will instruct a firm who offer conveyancing in Longlands as it will be easier to attend their offices if required.

Whereas this was necessary twenty years ago, most lenders no longer require their conveyancing panel solicitor to witness the borrowers signature. You will still be obliged to provide ID Documents and there are still distinct advantages to using a local solicitor, in your case a conveyancing solicitor in Longlands.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Longlands regulated by the SRA

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

  • Watts & Leeding, 4 Novar Road, New Eltham, London, SE9 2DN
  • Woolsey Morris & Kennedy, 100 Station Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 7DT
  • Klr Solicitors Limited, 63a High Steet, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6DW
  • Renier Gillies Limited, 25 High Street, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6ED
  • Braund & Fedrick, 13 Market Parade, High Street, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6EP

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Longlands regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Longlands but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Cain Associates Llp, 297 The Broadway, DA6 8DG
  • Ducat Law Ltd, TMS House, BR5 3QB
  • Peter W Stevens , 107 Maxwell Gardens, BR6 9QT
  • Walter Saunders, 382 Brockley Road, SE4 2BY

Planning law solicitors in Longlands regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Longlands with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • Hadfield & Co, 1 Central Avenue, Welling, Kent, DA16 3AX
  • Batchelors, Charles House, 35 Widmore Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1RW
  • Wellers Law Group Llp, Tenison House, Tweedy Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 3NF
  • Apex Law Llp, 3 The Pantiles, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5HH
  • Beverley Morris & Co, 35 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Villiage, London, SE3 0TJ

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

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