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Reasons to use our Penge conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Excellent communication together with a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Penge home moves can become a lot more protracted because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 2 The firms identified on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 3 Using a high street Solicitor on the whole results in a more personal touch. When using a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by reading from their computer screens.
  • 4 This site is the only site offering you the facility to ensure that your conveyancing in Penge will be conducted by a law firm on your mortgage lender’s approved panel.
  • 5 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Penge is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Penge since September 2023*

Sale

of terraced property, Albert Road, SE20 7JW completing on 06/09/2023 at a price of £600,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, securing official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

Conveyance

of apartment Sylvan Hill SE19 2QB, purchased for £445,000. Leasehold conveyancing work included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties

Conveyance

of flat Sydenham Hill SE26 6GA, at a price of £535,000. Leasehold conveyancing due diligence included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties

Sale

of apartment Rusholme Grove SE19 1HY, at purchase price of £280,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, securing official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Penge

It is 10 years ago since I acquired my house in Penge. Conveyancing lawyers have just been retained on the sale but I can't find the title documents. Will this cause complications?

Don’t worry too much. Firstly the deeds may be retained by the lender or they may be in the possession of the solicitor who handled your purchase. Secondly in most cases the property will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to prove you are the registered owner by your conveyancing solicitors obtaining up to date copy of the land registers. Most conveyancing in Penge involves registered property but in the unlikely event that your property is unregistered it is more tricky but is not insurmountable.

How does conveyancing in Penge differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Penge come to us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is constructed. This is because builders in Penge usually buy the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Penge or who has acted in the same development.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Penge before appointing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor advised that some banks will not issue a mortgage on a flying freehold property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different instructions for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Penge. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Penge to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

We're first time buyers - had an offer accepted, but the agent informed us that the seller will only issue a contract if we appoint the agent's recommended lawyers as they want an ‘expedited deal’. We would rather use a local conveyancer who is familiar with conveyancing in Penge

It is highly unlikely the owners are driving this. Should the vendor desire ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a serious buyer is going to damage their objectives. Bypass the agents and go straight to the owners and make sure they understand (a)you are genuine purchasers (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you do not need to sell (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you intend to appoint your preferred Penge conveyancing lawyers - not the ones that will provide their negotiator at the agency a kickback or hit his conveyancing figures demanded by HQ.

Can you offer any advice when it comes to finding a Penge conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Penge conveyancing practice) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We recommend that you talk with several firms including non Penge conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be useful:

    Can they put you in touch with clients in Penge who can give a testimonial? If they are not ALEP accredited then why not?

I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord for a lease extension without getting anywhere. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal decide on such issues? Can you recommend a Penge conveyancing firm to act on my behalf?

if there is a absentee landlord or if there is dispute about what the lease extension should cost, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to make a decision on the price payable.

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Penge property is Flats 5, 9, 38 & 40 Blakewood Court Anerley Park in January 2012. the tribunal held that the premiums payable for the new lease sare: FLAT 5:- £7,130 FLAT 9:- £7,860 FLAT 38:- £15,867 FLAT 40: £14,834 This case related to 4 flats.

What do I do if I am unhappy with the conveyancer who undertook my conveyancing in Penge?

Occasionally the level of service you receive is not as you expect, and is is a fact of life that sometimes things do go wrong. Nevertheless there is recourse where you were dissatisfied with your conveyancing in Penge. This varies from trying to resolve matters directly with them, through to reporting a lawyer to their governing body. If you remain unhappy you may consider getting in touch with the Legal Ombudsman.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Penge regulated by the SRA

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

  • Charles Clarke & Co, 77 High Street, London, SE20 7HW
  • Bennett Welch & Co, Bank Chambers, Westow Hill, London, SE19 1TY
  • Ewings & Co, 148 High Street, London, SE20 7EU
  • Amphlett Lissimore Bagshaws Llp, Greystoke House, 80-86 Westow Street, London, London, SE19 3AF
  • Rose Samuel Odele & Partners, 252 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London, SE26 4NL

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Penge regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Penge but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Walter Saunders, 382 Brockley Road, SE4 2BY
  • R & C Property Lawyers Llp, 10A Upper Tooting Road, SW17 7PG

Planning law solicitors in Penge regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Penge with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • A E Short, 144 Bromley Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 6PG
  • 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 Incorporating Peter Egan & Co, 62 Lewisham High Street, London, London, SE13 5JH
  • William Innes, 56 Crescent Lane, London, SW4 9PU

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

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