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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*

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Transfer

of semi-detached property, High Street, TN14 5PQ completing on 04/12/2025 at a price of £832,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, ordering official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

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Sale

of detached residence premises, Willow Park, TN14 5NE completing on 03/12/2025 at a price of £545,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, obtaining official copies of the title

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Sale

of house residence, Spring Head Road, TN15 6QL completing on 17/11/2025 at a price of £496,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

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Sale

of house residence, London Road, TN13 2TQ completing on 14/11/2025 at a price of £800,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Otford

I am helping my step-mother sell her house in Otford. Does the solicitor order the EPC or do I organise this?

After the abolition of HIPs, energy performance certificates remained a compulsory part of selling a property. An energy performance certificate must be to hand prior to the property being advertised. This is not a task that law firms normally organise. If you are using a Otford conveyancing lawyer they might be willing to arrange EPC’s given their contacts with long established Otford providers

My stepmother pointed out to me me that in buying a property in Otford there may be various restrictions prohibiting external alterations to the property. Is this right?

There are a number of properties in Otford which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to perform external changes. 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.

I am aiming to move property in April. Does my conveyancing solicitor update the removal company on the completion day. On a separate note, can you put forward a removal company in Otford. Conveyancing firm was chosen before I stumbled across this site.

On the afternoon of completion you will need to collect the keys from the property agent however this can only take place once the previous owners conveyancers inform the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be released. After that you can tell the removal company that you are ready to move in. As a matter of policy we do not recommend a specific removal company but can help you choose a conveyancing in Otford or a legal practice with expertise in conveyancing in Otford.

I require quick conveyancing in Otford as I have an ultimatum to sign on the dotted line inside 3 weeks. A home loan is not required. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

If.Given you are are a mortgage free purchaser you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no law firm would recommend that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Otford the following are instances of issues that can crop up and adversely impact future mortgageability: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Fees, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...

Me and my brother have a terraced Victorian house in Otford. Conveyancing practitioner acted for me and Aldermore. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw two entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold under the exact same address. If a house is not a freehold shouldn't I have been informed?

You should assess 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 proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Otford and other areas of 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 mortgage companies. You can also question the position with the conveyancing lawyer who carried out the work.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Otford is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Otford are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Otford you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Otford may decide 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 premises.

I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in Otford for my home move. Is it possible to check a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?

One may review published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from inquisitions started on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information about the period before 1 January 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 SRA could monitor telephone calls for training requirements.

I am hoping to exchange soon on a garden flat in Otford. Conveyancing lawyers have said that they will have a report out to me tomorrow. What should I be looking out for?

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

    Are pets allowed in the flat? if lease caters for for a slush fund? Where does the liability rest for repairing the window frames Does the lease prohibit wood flooring? You should have a good understanding of the insurance requirements
For a comprehensive list of information to be contained in your report on your leasehold property in Otford please ask your conveyancer in ahead of your conveyancing in Otford.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Otford - Examples of Questions you should consider Prior to buying

    How much is the service charge and ground rent on the flat? What restrictions are there in the Otford Lease?

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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 firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Otford practicing in commercial conveyancing in Otford. This will likely include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • 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 solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Otford practicing in planning law. This may include advice on making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • 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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