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Reasons to use our Otford conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Our site is the only site that enables you the ability to check that your property ownership legalities in Otford will be conducted by a law firm on your lender’s approved panel.
  • 2 Otford conveyancers have a significant advantage when it comes to Otford conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can impact your sale or purchase
  • 3 Otford conveyancer are the key to a successful Otford home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction
  • 4 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often based hundreds of kilometers away with little appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Otford
  • 5 The Otford conveyancing practitioners that are identified are committed to providing value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in Otford

Examples of recent conveyancing in Otford since November 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Otford

I am assisting my sister sell her flat in Otford. Does the conveyancing solicitor order the energy performance certificate or do I organise this?

Following the abolition of Home Packs, energy assessments was kept a mandatory part of moving property. An energy assessment must be commissioned in advance of the property being advertised. This is not a task that conveyancers normally organise. If you are using a Otford conveyancing practitioner they might help arrange energy performance certificates given their relationships with reputable Otford providers

My uncle advised me that in purchasing a property in Otford there may be a number of restrictions affecting the ability to carry out external changes to the property. Is this right?

There are anumerous of properties in Otford which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to carry out external variations. Part of the conveyancing in Otford should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

We are due to move house in April. Does my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the completion day. On a separate note, can you put forward a removal company in Otford. Conveyancing solicitor was organised prior to coming across this site.

On the day of completion you will need to collect the house keys from your selling agent but this should only take place when the vendors lawyers advise the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be handed over. You should inform the removal men that they can start moving you in. We do not recommend a particular removal company but can help you locate a conveyancing in Otford or a lawyer with expertise in conveyancing in Otford.

I need some fast conveyancing in Otford as I am faced with an ultimatum to sign on the dotted line within one month. Thankfully I do not need a mortgage. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are not getting a home loan you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no lawyer would advise that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Otford the following are examples of what can crop up and therefore affect market value: Enforcement Actions, Overdue Fees, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...

Me and my brother have a 4 bedroom Georgian property in Otford. Conveyancing lawyer represented me and TSB. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw two entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold under the matching address. Is it worth asking TSB to clarify?

You should read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Otford and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they mortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also question the situation with your conveyancing solicitor who conducted the work.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Otford is the location of the property. Can you offer any assistance?

Flying freeholds in Otford are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Otford you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Otford may determine 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 property.

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing practitioner in Otford for my house move. Is it possible to check a firm’s record with the legal regulator?

One may see published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from inquisitions commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For details Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may monitor telephone calls for training reasons.

I am hoping to exchange soon on a studio apartment in Otford. Conveyancing solicitors assured me that they are sending me a report next week. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Otford should include some of the following:

    The landlord’s rights to access the premises. You should be made aware that your landlord has rights of access as well as be informed how much notice must be provided. Who has the liability to repair and maintain the building. It is important for you to know which party is responsible the repair and maintenance of all parts of the block and communal areas Setting out your rights in respect of common areas in the building.By way of example, does the lease contain a right of way over a path or staircase? Information concerning the obligations as set out in the lease to to contribute towards maintenance costs - with regard to both the building, and the more general rights a lessee has You should have a good understanding of the insurance obligations
For a comprehensive list of information to be included in your report on your leasehold property in Otford please ask your conveyancer in advance of your conveyancing in Otford.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Otford - A selection of Queries before Purchasing

    The answer will be important as a) areas may result in problems for the block as the common areas may begin to deteriorate if services are not paid for b) if the leaseholders have a dispute with the managing agents you will wish to have complete disclosure Best to be warned whether fixing the lift or some other major work is pending to be shared amongst the tenants and could well dramatically impact the level of the maintenance costs or result in a one off payment.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Otford regulated by the SRA

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

  • Dmb Law, The Old Bat and Ball, St. Johns Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3PF
  • Baker Macdonald, 3 The Square, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2AA
  • F.g.b. Williams Limited, C/o Knocker & Foskett, The Red House, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1JL
  • Knocker & Foskett, The Red House, 50 High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1JL
  • D F Brazel Limited, C/o Knocker & Foskett, The Red House, 50 High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1JL

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Otford regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Otford practicing in commercial conveyancing in Otford. This may include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Dmb Law, The Old Bat and Ball, St. Johns Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3PF
  • Baker Macdonald, 3 The Square, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2AA
  • J W R Pearson Limited, The Red House, 50 High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1JL
  • Knocker & Foskett, The Red House, 50 High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1JL
  • M S Thomson Limited, The Red House, 50 High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1JL

Planning law solicitors in Otford regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Otford specialising in planning law. This should include advice on planning applications and appeals
  • Sharratts (london) Llp, 1 The Old Yard, Rectory Lane, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1JP

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

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