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Reasons to use our Shortlands conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Shortlands conveyancer are the key to a successful Shortlands conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 2 Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in Shortlands have a grasp oflocal issues peculiar to Shortlands and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and speedier conveyancing.
  • 3 Over the years Shortlands conveyancer have developed valuable links with Shortlands local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of undertaking your conveyancing in Shortlands.
  • 4 Shortlands conveyancers work in conjunction with Shortlands estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is offered to clients every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 5 Conveyancer conveyancing lawyers have valuable personal connections with Shortlands estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Shortlands since November 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Shortlands

The vendors of the property we are purchasing have appointed a conveyancing practitioner in Shortlands who has suggested a preliminary contract with a payment 6,000. Are such agreements sensible?

This type of agreement is not the norm in Shortlands, conveyancers are not keen on them as they detract from the main conveyancing focus and if you end up having your deposit forfeited then the solicitor is left exposed. Secondly, there is no certainty that just because the owner has signed a lock out agreement they will complete the sale with you. They may be tempted to break the agreement if they are offered a large enough offer to do so because an aggrieved purchaser with the benefit of a lockoutcontract will still be obliged show losses as a consequence of the breach and these may not amount to the financial benefit that your vendor may obtain by breaking the contract, however morally unworthy that may be.

I am buying a new build apartment in Shortlands. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Shortlands

    Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Shortlands is where the house is located. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Shortlands are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Shortlands you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Shortlands 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.

How easy is it to change solicitor as I have to choose a firm on the TSB conveyancing list. I hired a high street conveyancing solicitor in Shortlands round the corner but he is not accepted by TSB

We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Shortlands on the TSB panel. Please note that the property lawyers that we on the directory do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are authorised and regulated by the SRA who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Shortlands. In making use of the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this site, you can compare charges for conveyancing solicitors in Shortlands and beyond.

In scouring the web for the phrase cheap conveyancing in Shortlands it shows results of many conveyancerslocally. How do I determine which is the right conveyancer for purchase transaction?

The preferential method of seeking a suitable conveyancer is through a personal referral, so ask colleagues and family who have acquired a property in Shortlands or the local estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Shortlands vary, so it's a good idea to secure at least three quotes from different conveyancers. Dont forget to clarify that the costs are assured not to to be inflated.

How and when do I cover the costs of the Stamp Duty Land Tax chargeable for my conveyancing in Shortlands?

The lawyer should fill out a stamp duty return on your behalf during your Shortlands conveyancing transaction for you to sign. On completion your conveyancing practitioner will submit your Land Transaction Return Form to the Inland Revenue and - assuming they have the funds - settle any land tax liability for you.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Shortlands

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Shortlands specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Wellers Law Group Llp, Tenison House, Tweedy Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 3NF
  • Wellers Staff Ltd, Tenison House, Tweedy Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 3NF
  • Judge And Priestley Llp, Justin House, 6 West Street, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1JN
  • J & P Credit Solutions Limited, Justin House, 6 West Street, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1JN
  • Batchelors, Charles House, 35 Widmore Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1RW

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Shortlands regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Shortlands but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Walter Saunders, 382 Brockley Road, SE4 2BY
  • Peter W Stevens , 107 Maxwell Gardens, BR6 9QT
  • Ducat Law Ltd, TMS House, BR5 3QB

Planning law solicitors in Shortlands regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Shortlands specialising in planning law. This will likely include advice on special planning controls
  • 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
  • Beverley Morris & Co, 35 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Villiage, London, SE3 0TJ

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

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