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Conveyancing in Otford : Keep it Local

Reasons to use our Otford conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Regardless alternative sites advise it may be important to pop into your solicitor to execute legal papers. Too many 3rd parties are already with an interest in a conveyancing transaction without having to include the postman into the mix.
  • 2 Otford lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Otford conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 3 The accumulation of transactions means that Otford conveyancer have established valuable connections with Otford local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of dealing with your house sale or purchase in Otford.
  • 4 Otford property lawyers have a crucial advantage when it comes to Otford conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will affect your home move
  • 5 Otford property lawyers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Otford since January 2025*

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Transfer

of semi premises, Pinewood Avenue, TN14 5AF completing on 23/01/2025 at a price of £825,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, obtaining official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

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Sale

of house property, Scotts Way, TN13 2DG completing on 22/01/2025 at a price of £487,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

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Transfer

of house property, Quarry Cottages, TN13 2JB completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £490,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges

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Disposal

of semi property, Somerden Road, BR5 4HS completing on 21/01/2025 at a price of £475,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Otford

Finally, a loan offer from Santander for the refinancing of my 4 room apartment is expected within the next few days. Are you able to propose a low cost conveyancing lawyer in Otford?

You have arrived at the wrong place to search for the lowest fares for conveyancing solicitors in Otford. Our intention is to offer value for money conveyancing but we do not advertise as being the cheapest. Avoid the trap of appointing brokers seducing you with £100 conveyancing in Otford. At best, in being led by low cost conveyancing, you will get your money’s worth and at worst you will end up with a hefty uplift in extras and still not receive the service expected.

Can you help? My Otford conveyancer is advising me that he has toorder Otford conveyancing searches stemming from the fact thatthe firm are on the Virgin Moneyconveyancing panel. Is this really necessary?

Unfortunately both you and your lawyer have little choice here. As you are taking a mortgage with a lender your conveyancing practitioner has to comply with their conditions as set out in their version of the CML Conveyancing Handbook. Your conveyancing practitioner would have previously signed the Terms and Conditions of your bank’s conveyancing panel appointment which obliges them to follow the CML Handbook specifications . Even if you were a cash buyer you would be ill advised not to carry out Otford conveyancing searches.

Please explain the implications if my lawyer’s firm is suspended from the Aldermore Conveyancing panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Otford?

The first thing to point out is that, this is very unlikely to happen. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit for a fee.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Otford

There are two types of lawyers who can perform conveyancing in Otford namely licenced conveyancers or solicitors. The two can provide the legal services that required to complete the sale or purchase of property. They are both obliged to conduct Otford conveyancing to the same quality and guidelines so you may be sure that your conveyancing will be properly carried out and that all requirements and steps should be suitably taken.

My wife and I purchasing a terrace house in Otford. We would like to carry out an extension to the side at the property.Will the conveyancing process involve investigations to determine if these alterations are allowed?

Your conveyancer will check the registered title as conveyancing in Otford will occasionally identify restrictions in the title deeds which prevent categories of alterations or need the permission of a 3rd party. Many additions call for local authority planning permissions and approval in accordance building regulations. Some areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or affect extensions. It would be sensible to check these issues with a surveyor before you commit yourself to a purchase.

Completion of my purchase has taken place for my property in Otford. Conveyancing was satisfactory but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How does one go about formally complaining?

Most banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. Ordinarily complaints to a lender are resolved very quickly. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service with full details of your complaint.

I have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in Otford for my home move. Can I check a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?

One may see presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find information Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may recorded telephone calls for training purposes.

Planning to sign contracts shortly on a ground floor flat in Otford. Conveyancing solicitors have said that they will have a report out to me within the next couple of days. What should I be looking out for?

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

    The total ownership of the premises. This will be the property itself but could also incorporate a attic or cellar if relevant. Repair and maintenance of the flat Changes to the premises Whether the landlord has obligations to ensure rights of quiet enjoyment over your property and do you know what it means in practice? The landlord’s rights to access the property. You should be made aware that your landlord has rights of access as well as be informed how much notice must be provided.
For a comprehensive list of information to be included in your report on your leasehold property in Otford please ask your solicitor in ahead of your conveyancing in Otford.

I purchased a basement flat in Otford, conveyancing was carried out 3 years ago. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Similar flats in Otford with an extended lease are worth £185,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 invoiced annually. The lease terminates on 21st October 2085

You have 60 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £20,000 and £23,000 plus costs.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive investigations. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.

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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 non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Otford with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Otford. This may include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • 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

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Otford regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Otford but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Peter W Stevens , 107 Maxwell Gardens, BR6 9QT

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

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