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Top reasons to let us assist you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in West Dulwich

  • 1 On the balance of probabilities the the conveyancers for the other party have offices in West Dulwich - if so both parties are likely to be familiar
  • 2 The West Dulwich conveyancing practitioners that are listed are committed to providing the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and remortgagors in West Dulwich
  • 3 West Dulwich conveyancing lawyers will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 4 West Dulwich solicitors have a crucial advantage when it comes to West Dulwich conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can affect your conveyancing
  • 5 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in West Dulwich is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.

Examples of recent conveyancing in West Dulwich since June 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in West Dulwich

It has taken forever and a day but a loan offer from HSBC for the refinancing of my 3 bedroom maisonette is coming by the end of next week. Can you propose a low cost conveyancing practitioner in West Dulwich?

You are on the wrong site if you are seeking cut-price fees for conveyancing in West Dulwich. We can offer you cost effective conveyancing but our intention is not to advertise as being the cheapest. Avoid the trap of appointing brokers seducing you with low cost conveyancing in West Dulwich. In your best case scenario, in being led by low cost conveyancing, you will get your money’s worth and at worst you will end up with a surprising uplift in extras and still not end up with the service you were hoping for.

Do the conveyancing solicitors that are recommend execute auction conveyancing in West Dulwich?

There are a number of niche lawyers we can put you in touch with those conducting auction conveyancing. West Dulwich is one of our areas of where our lawyers have offices.

It is 10 years ago since I purchased my home in West Dulwich. Conveyancing lawyers have now been retained on the sale but I can't track down the title documents. Will this cause complications?

Don’t worry too much. Firstly the deeds may be retained by your lender or they could be in the possession of the conveyancers who oversaw your purchase. Secondly in most cases the property will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to prove you own the property by your conveyancing solicitors acquiring up to date copy of the land registers. Almost all conveyancing in West Dulwich involves registered property but in the rare situation where your property is not registered it is more tricky but is not insurmountable.

We're in West Dulwich, First timers purchasing with a mortgage (lender is Co-operative , and our solicitor is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?

The fact that your lawyer is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no conveyancer should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.

What is your number one tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in West Dulwich

It would be unwise to be seduced by the lowest West Dulwich conveyancing fees. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

When it comes to lenders such as TSB, do West Dulwich conveyancers face a yearly amount to be on the list of approved solicitors?

We are unaware of any bank fees to be on their list of approved firms, although some do levy an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.

I am purchasing a property in West Dulwich. One unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Nationwide have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?

As you are obtaining a mortgage with Nationwide your lawyer must follow the formal instructions set out in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Nationwide. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook includes minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancing practitioners are required to report to Nationwide where a lease fails to meet these specifications. The specifications relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not limited to West Dulwich.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in West Dulwich. I have discover a web site which looks to be the ideal answer If there is a chance to get all formalities completed via web that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in West Dulwich regulated by the SRA

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

  • Hall & Co, 399 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, London, SE22 8JN
  • P M Hunter & Co, 145 Dulwich Road, Herne Hill, London, SE24 0NG
  • William Bailey, 150 Lordship Lane, London, London, SE22 8HB
  • Hepburns Solicitors Llp, Unit 1 Blackwater Court, 17-19 Blackwater Street, East Dulwich, London, SE22 8SD
  • Glazer Delmar, 27-31 North Cross Road, East Dulwich, London, SE22 9ET

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in West Dulwich regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in West Dulwich with expertise in commercial conveyancing in West Dulwich. This could include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Hall & Co, 399 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, London, SE22 8JN
  • P M Hunter & Co, 145 Dulwich Road, Herne Hill, London, SE24 0NG
  • William Bailey, 150 Lordship Lane, London, London, SE22 8HB
  • Hepburns Solicitors Llp, Unit 1 Blackwater Court, 17-19 Blackwater Street, East Dulwich, London, SE22 8SD
  • Glazer Delmar, 27-31 North Cross Road, East Dulwich, London, SE22 9ET

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in West Dulwich regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in West Dulwich 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
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Sutherland House, W1F 7TE

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

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