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Top reasons to let us help you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in New Beckenham

  • 1 Lawyer conveyancing solicitors have very good personal connections with New Beckenham estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 2 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in New Beckenham is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 3 New Beckenham conveyancers have a crucial advantage when it comes to New Beckenham conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can impact your sale or purchase
  • 4 Using a local Solicitor in the main results in a more bespoke service. When using a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 5 New Beckenham property lawyers work in conjunction with New Beckenham estate agents, developers, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is offered to clients every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible

Examples of recent conveyancing in New Beckenham since January 2025*

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Acquisition

of apartment Kent House Road SE26 5LR, acquired for £174,000. Leasehold conveyancing legalities included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

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Disposal

of house residence, Knighton Park Road, SE26 5RJ completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £569,250. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: obtaining official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

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Sale

of terraced residence, Perry Hill, SE6 4HD completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £500,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, preparing statement detailing charges

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Transfer

of semi property, Eden Park Avenue, BR3 3JW completing on 31/01/2025 at a price of £890,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in New Beckenham

Me and my wife are buying our first home. Our solicitor has messagedto enquire if we wish to purchase additional conveyancing searches. Unfortunately we have no idea as to what's appropriate for conveyancing in New Beckenham

The type of New Beckenham conveyancing searches should be dictated entirely on the property, the location, the probability of any of these risks, your familiarity of the locality and risks, your overall attitude to risk. What is important is that you adequately comprehend what information the searches could supply. You may then make a decision if you personally think you need that search. If unsure, ask your property lawyer to guide you.

It is 10 years ago since I acquired my property in New Beckenham. Conveyancing solicitors have now been retained on the sale but I can't locate the title deeds. Will this cause complications?

You need not be too concerned. Firstly there is a possibility that the deeds will be with your mortgage company or they could stored with the lawyers who oversaw the purchase. Secondly the likelihood is that the title will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you are the registered owner by your conveyancing lawyers obtaining current official copies of the land registers. Almost all conveyancing in New Beckenham relates to registered property but in the unlikely event that your home is not registered it is more problematic but is not insurmountable.

Can I be sure that the New Beckenham conveyancing solicitor on the Co-operative panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in New Beckenham seeking recommendations is a good starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always suggest that you speak with the solicitor conducting your transaction.

I had a mortgage agreed in principle with Co-operative. New Beckenham conveyancing practitioners were selected. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Co-operative?

Some lenders take longer than others. Have Co-operative completed the survey? Have you advised Co-operative as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Co-operative conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.

I'm in the throws of viewing flats in New Beckenham and I am about to put in an offer. Should I already have a conveyancer in place at this stage? I will be getting a home loan with Clydesdale.

It would be prudent to start your search sooner rather than later. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their details on to the estate agent. Given that you are seeking a mortgage with Clydesdale, make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel.

I am buying a new build house in New Beckenham with a loan from Nationwide Building Society. The sellers refused to reduce the amount so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of additionals instead. The estate agent suggested that I not disclose to my lawyer about the extras as it could affect my mortgage with Nationwide Building Society. 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.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in New Beckenham before instructing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor has said that some lenders may not give a mortgage on this type of premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in New Beckenham. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in New Beckenham to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in New Beckenham. I happened to land on a web site which appears to be the ideal solution If there is a chance to get all the legals done via web that would be preferable. Do I need to be wary? 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?

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in New Beckenham

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in New Beckenham specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • Ablitts, Unit 24, Metro Business Centre, Kangley Bridge Road, London, SE26 5BW
  • Raw & Co, 1 Dura Den Close, Beckenham Place Park, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 5BU
  • Ewings & Co, 148 High Street, London, SE20 7EU
  • Pritchard Joyce & Hinds, Kelsey House, 77 High Street, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 1AN
  • Kirvan Bond Solicitors, 107 High Street, Penge, London, SE20 7DT

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in New Beckenham regulated by the CLC

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

Planning law solicitors in New Beckenham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in New Beckenham with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including tree preservation orders
  • A E Short, 144 Bromley Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 6PG
  • Wellers Law Group Llp, Tenison House, Tweedy Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 3NF
  • Batchelors, Charles House, 35 Widmore Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1RW
  • Beverley Morris & Co Incorporating Peter Egan & Co, 62 Lewisham High Street, London, London, SE13 5JH
  • 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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