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Reasons to use our North Woolwich conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor in the main means that you will receive a more personal touch. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, 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 North Woolwich solicitors work in partnership with North Woolwich estate agents, developers, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is provided to clients every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept up to date with progress throughout
  • 3 North Woolwich property lawyer are the linchpin to a successful North Woolwich conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 4 North Woolwich conveyancing lawyers are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 5 North Woolwich solicitors have a significant edge when it comes to North Woolwich conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can affect your sale or purchase

Examples of recent conveyancing in North Woolwich since December 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in North Woolwich

Why would I use a North Woolwich conveyancing practice given that web based conveyancers are cheap by comparison?

To take your time to find scrutinise conveyancing costs in North Woolwich and you should seek a reasonable estimate but don’t become consumed with sourcing the cheapest North Woolwich conveyancer. Identifying the right conveyancer can be the distinction between a seamless and a stressful home move. You need to ensure that you have expert guidance from a specialist conveyancer. Emails can't take the place of a phone conversation and are no substitute for a face to face meeting. The firms that we work with will find you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor who can handle your conveyancing from beginning to end, giving the sort of continuity that you will never get with an web based conveyancer. Our lawyers will keep you updated as to headway making sure that you are ensuring that you are updated at regular intervals. Should it ever be necessary to phone the firm you will know who to ask for and they will ensure you are kept fully informed.

My wife and I are buying a property in North Woolwich. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a lawyer? On the day of competition we have to put money into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our monies?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

How can we tell if a North Woolwich conveyancing solicitor on the Santander panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in North Woolwich obtaining recommendations is a sensible 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 handling your conveyancing.

After what seems like an age I have had an offer on an apartment in North Woolwich agreed to, the vendors do however have a tied purchase. The sellers have offered on somewhere, however it’s not been accepted yet, and have viewings of other apartments booked. I have chosen a local conveyancing solicitor in North Woolwich. What do I do now? At what stage should I apply for the mortgage with Principality?

It is usual to have apprehensions where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket prematurely (mortgage application is approx one thousand pounds, then valuation, North Woolwich conveyancing search fees, etc). The first thing to do is ensure that your conveyancing practitioner is on the Principality approved list. Regarding the subsequent steps this very much depends on the specifics of your transaction, attraction to this property and on the state of the market. In a rising market some buyers would apply for the mortgage with Principality and arrange for the valuation and only if it was satisfactory would they request their solicitor to press on with the conveyancing in North Woolwich.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in North Woolwich?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in North Woolwich. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

I'm buying a new build house in North Woolwich with the aid of help to buy. The developers refused to budge the amount so I negotiated 6k of additionals instead. The estate agent suggested that I not to tell my conveyancer about this deal as it may adversely affect my mortgage with the bank. Should I keep quiet?.

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 North Woolwich before appointing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor has said that some banks will refuse to grant a mortgage on such a house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in North Woolwich. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in North Woolwich especially if they are acquainted with such properties in North Woolwich.

What does commercial conveyancing in North Woolwich cover?

North Woolwich conveyancing for business premises covers a broad range of guidance, supplied by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the transfer of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of tenancies.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in North Woolwich

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in North Woolwich practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • Powell & Co, Verbruggen's House, No 1 Street, Royal Arsenal Riverside, London, SE18 6GH
  • Saviours Solicitors, 1a Barnard Close, London, SE18 6JQ
  • Hughes-narborough & Thomas, 83-85 Powis Street, London, SE18 6JX
  • H E Thomas & Co, 16 Beresford Square, London, SE18 6AY
  • Whitehorse Solicitors, Island Business Centre, 18-36 Wellington Street, London, SE18 6PF

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in North Woolwich regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in North Woolwich specialising in commercial conveyancing in North Woolwich. This could include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Anaysse-jacobs Solicitors, First Floor Offices, 33-35 Powis Street, London, London, SE18 6HZ
  • Whitehorse Solicitors, Island Business Centre, 18-36 Wellington Street, London, SE18 6PF
  • Atlantic Solicitors, Suite 209 Island Business Centre, 18-36 Wellington Street, Woolwich, London, London, SE18 6PF
  • James Solicitors, Ground Floor, 18-36 Wellington Street, London, SE18 6PF
  • Hudgell & Partners, 35-36 Market Street, London, SE18 6QP

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in North Woolwich regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in North Woolwich but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Cain Associates Llp, 297 The Broadway, DA6 8DG
  • T J Ball & Company, 49 Leytonstone Road, E15 1JA
  • Suriya & Douglas, Suite B, 7th Floor, Charter House, IG1 1UF
  • Walter Saunders, 382 Brockley Road, SE4 2BY

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

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