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Main reasons to let us help you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in West Dulwich

  • 1 West Dulwich lawyers work in partnership with West Dulwich estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is provided to clients every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 2 Lawyer conveyancing lawyers have valuable personal connections with West Dulwich selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 3 Solicitors accustomed to conveyancing in West Dulwich are familiar with the local issues peculiar to West Dulwich and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and speedier conveyancing.
  • 4 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor generally means that you will receive a more personal touch. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in choosing a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 5 West Dulwich property lawyers will have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in West Dulwich since January 2025*

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of terraced property, Grizedale Terrace, SE23 3XF completing on 31/01/2025 at a price of £667,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, securing official copies of the title

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of flat Grove Vale SE22 8EN, sold for £355,000. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

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of flat Goodwood Road SE14 6FE, at buying consideration of £490,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, setting up the completion formalities

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of house property, Eden Park Avenue, BR3 3JW completing on 31/01/2025 at a price of £890,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in West Dulwich

I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in West Dulwich. My lender is Bank of Ireland

Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 2/5/2025, the requirements read as follows :

is it true that all West Dulwich solicitor firms on the Barclays conveyancing panel are regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?

As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Barclays approved list of solicitors they would need to be regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. Some banks do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such organisation would be governed by the CLC.

Can I be sure that the West Dulwich conveyancing solicitor on the Virgin Money panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in West Dulwich seeking recommendations is a good starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always suggest that you speak with the solicitor handling your conveyancing.

We were going to get a OIP from Virgin Money this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Virgin Money recommend any West Dulwich solicitors on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?

You will need to appoint West Dulwich solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Virgin Money through the process.

Is it necessary to take out insurance to protect me from financial exposure to chancel repairs when buying a residence in West Dulwich?

Unless a previous purchase of the house took place post 12 October 2013 you can assume that solicitors handling conveyancing in West Dulwich to remain recommending a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.

I am buying my first flat in West Dulwich with the aid of help to buy. The builders would not move on the amount so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of fixtures and fittings instead. The sale representative suggested that I not inform my conveyancer about this side-deal as it will affect my loan with the bank. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

As co-executor for the will of my aunt I am selling a residence in Newport but reside in West Dulwich. My lawyer (based 250 kilometers from merequires that I execute a statutory declaration before the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing lawyer in West Dulwich who can witness this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you are not likely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are West Dulwich based

I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord for a lease extension without getting anywhere. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on such matters? Can you recommend a West Dulwich conveyancing firm to act on my behalf?

in cases where there is a missing freeholder or if there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the relevant statutes you can apply to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to judgment on the price payable.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a West Dulwich flat is 8 Deerbrook Road in May 2010. the Tribunal held that the enfranchisement price, in accordance with section 32 and Schedule 6 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 was £22,820, payable by the Applicants. By an order of the Lambeth County Court dated 17 June 2009 the case had been transferred to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal for its determination of the premium payable This case was in relation to 3 flats.

What makes a West Dulwich lease unacceptable for security purposes?

There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in West Dulwich. All leases are individual and legal mistakes in the legal wording can result in certain sections are erroneous. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:

    Maintenance charge proportions which don’t add up to the correct percentage A duty to insure the building

A defective lease can cause issues when trying to sell a property as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Accord Mortgages Ltd, Leeds Building Society, and Aldermore all have very detailed conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease does not cover certain provisions they may refuse to grant the mortgage, obliging the buyer to withdraw.

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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

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in West Dulwich

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in West Dulwich with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Hall & Co, 399 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, London, SE22 8JN
  • 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
  • Van Eaton Solicitors, 71 Leigham Court Road, Streatham Hill, London, SW16 2NJ

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 will likely include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • 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

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

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