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Find a Lender-Approved Local Conveyancer in New Eltham

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There is a good reason why you won’t find people saying “if only I would have chosen a cheap online firm”! Go local - instruct a conveyancing solicitor in New Eltham

Reasons to use our New Eltham conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor generally means that you will receive a more bespoke service. When using a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 2 The organisations identified on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.
  • 3 New Eltham property lawyers work in partnership with New Eltham estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to clients every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept informed as to progress all the way along
  • 4 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often based many kilometers away with little appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in New Eltham
  • 5 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in New Eltham 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 would hope for.

Examples of recent conveyancing in New Eltham since December 2024*

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Sale

of apartment Parkview Road SE9 3QP, at purchase amount of £315,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

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Purchase

of apartment Colyer Close SE9 3QG, purchased for £365,000. Leasehold conveyancing legalities included: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, ordering official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

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Transfer

of terraced property, Chartwell Close, SE9 3UQ completing on 14/01/2025 at a price of £500,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

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Sale

of semi property, Montbelle Road, SE9 3PD completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £600,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, obtaining official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in New Eltham

I am need of leasehold conveyancing for a flat in a relatively new development (five years built) in New Eltham. The vast majority the appartments are already occupied. Is it really necessary to order neighbourhood searches for my conveyancing in New Eltham?

A big part of the New Eltham conveyancing process is the conveyancing searches. There are a large number of search providers who offer New Eltham conveyancing searches, as well direct from the local authority. These are usually referred to as personal search providers and they produce, not surprisingly, personal searches. Nevertheless, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must secure their information from the local authoritative source.

Do lawyers request money on account for conveyancing in New Eltham?

If you are buying a property in New Eltham your lawyer will ask you put them with monies to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. Normally this is requested to cover the fees of the conveyancing searches. When the down payment is as part of the sale price then this should be asked for immediately ahead of contracts are exchanged. The closing balance that is needed should be transferred shortly before completion.

We just had an offer accepted to purchase with Norwich and Peterborough Building Society. We have called around locally yet cant to find a New Eltham conveyancing firm on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society panel. Could you assist?

Please do make use of the search tool on this site. Pick the lender and type New Eltham or your preferred area and you will see a number of lawyer located in New Eltham or by proximity to you.

What will a local search reveal about the property we're purchasing in New Eltham?

New Eltham conveyancing often commences with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company for example Xpress Legal The local search is essential in every New Eltham conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any unpleasant once you have moved into your property. The search will provide information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject sections.

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in New Eltham prior to retaining lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor has said that some mortgage companies tend not grant a loan on a flying freehold property.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. If you contact us we can check with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in New Eltham. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in New Eltham to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for remortgage conveyancing in New Eltham. I've land on a site which looks to be the ideal answer If it is possible to get all formalities completed via phone that would be preferable. Should I 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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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in New Eltham regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in New Eltham with expertise in commercial conveyancing in New Eltham. This may include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Watts & Leeding, 4 Novar Road, New Eltham, London, SE9 2DN
  • Kirk And Partners, 25-27 Passey Place, Eltham, London, SE9 5DF
  • Cook Taylor Woodhouse Limited, 68/70 High Street, Eltham, London, London, SE9 1BZ
  • Preston Mellor Harrison, 30 High Street, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 5AS
  • Woolsey Morris & Kennedy, 100 Station Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 7DT

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in New Eltham regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

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

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

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in New Eltham with expertise in planning law. This may include advice on planning applications and appeals
  • Hadfield & Co, 1 Central Avenue, Welling, Kent, DA16 3AX
  • 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, 35 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Villiage, London, SE3 0TJ
  • Apex Law Llp, 3 The Pantiles, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5HH

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

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