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Reasons to use our Woolwich conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Peace of mind comes when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Woolwich has a number to choose from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 2 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s conveyancers have offices in Woolwich - if so both parties are likely to be less confrontational
  • 3 Excellent communication and a wealth of expertise are key benefits that you should value when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Woolwich home moves can become significantly more protracted as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with endeavour to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 4 We are the UKs largest residential conveyancing directory listing mortgage company approved law practices carrying out conveyancing in Woolwich governed by the SRA or CLC.
  • 5 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Woolwich have a grasp oflocal issues specific to Woolwich and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and expeditious conveyancing.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Woolwich since March 2022*

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Sale

of terraced residence, Boleyn Road, E7 9QG completing on 22/03/2022 at a price of £308,995. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, obtaining official copies of the title

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Transfer

of semi-detached residence, Whitfield Road, DA7 5LU completing on 21/03/2022 at a price of £540,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, agreeing completion date with parties

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Transfer

of semi premises, Second Avenue, RM10 9DX completing on 21/03/2022 at a price of £235,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

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Disposal

of terraced property, Paget Gardens, BR7 5RX completing on 21/03/2022 at a price of £971,880. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Woolwich

We have rather pushy sellers who has insisted on a exclusivity agreement with a deposit of 5k. Are such agreements sensible?

Lock out contracts are contracts between a home owner and purchaser granting the buyer a ‘clear field’ to purchase the premises within a prescribed time frame. Essentially, an exclusivity is a document stating that you should have a contract at a later time which is the main conveyancing contract. It is generally used for buyer protection though in some cases, the owner may stand to benefit from such agreements as well. There are many pros and cons to using them but you should to check with your lawyer but beware that it may end up incurring more in conveyancing charges. In light of these reasons these agreements are not popular when it comes to conveyancing in Woolwich.

Have just purchased a probate house at auction in Woolwich. Conveyancing is needed. What is next?

Given that you have now to in every practical sense signed on the dotted line you now have to retain a conveyancing solicitor as a matter of urgency as you are faced with a fast approaching deadline in which to complete the transaction. All auction property will ordinarily have a corresponding auction set of papers. This will include evidence of title and search results. In the case of leasehold premises the auction pack may contain a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing paperwork relating to leasehold premises. You must give this to the lawyer instructed by you ASAP. Do make sure that that you have the requisite funding organised to complete the transaction on the set completion date.

Are all Woolwich Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the UBS conveyancing panel?

A selection of banks and building societies now utilise the accreditation scheme as the starting point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS membership however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to remain on their approved list of firms.

I recently had an offer agreed on an apartment in Woolwich. My financial adviser pressured me to appoint their conveyancing practitioner. I paid an on account payment of £175. A couple of days later, the conveyancer contacted me embarrassingly acknowledging that they were not on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?

You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the Kent Reliance panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.

What can a local search inform me concerning the property we're purchasing in Woolwich?

Woolwich conveyancing often starts with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations for instance Xpress Legal The local search plays a central part in many a Woolwich conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any unpleasant once you have moved into your property. The search will supply information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject sections.

I have been on the look out for a ground for flat up to £195,000 and found one round the corner in Woolwich I like with amenity areas and station nearby, however it's only got 51 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Woolwich in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a short lease?

If you require a mortgage the shortness of the lease will likely be a potential deal breaker. Discount the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you may request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer about this.

How do I use your search tool to get a costs illustration from a conveyancing solicitor in Woolwich on the authorised to act for my mortgage?

Step one is to select a bank such as Accord Mortgages Ltd, Coventry Building Society or Alliance & Leicester then specify your preferred area e.g. Woolwich. Conveyancing practices in Woolwich and across England and Wales should be listed.

Should local authority consent be needed to convert a house into multiple flats in Woolwich? This has taken place to a property adjacent to my home in Woolwich and was ignorant of it happening until it was finished.

Planning Permission yes. Building Regulations yes.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Woolwich regulated by the SRA

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

  • Hughes-narborough & Thomas, 83-85 Powis Street, London, SE18 6JX
  • Anaysse-jacobs Solicitors, First Floor Offices, 33-35 Powis Street, London, London, SE18 6HZ
  • H E Thomas & Co, 16 Beresford Square, London, SE18 6AY
  • Whitehorse Solicitors, Island Business Centre, 18-36 Wellington Street, London, SE18 6PF
  • Atlantic Solicitors, Suite 209 Island Business Centre, 18-36 Wellington Street, Woolwich, London, London, SE18 6PF

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Woolwich regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Woolwich specialising in commercial conveyancing in Woolwich. This should include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Anaysse-jacobs Solicitors, First Floor Offices, 33-35 Powis Street, London, London, SE18 6HZ
  • Whitehorse Solicitors, Island Business Centre, 18-36 Wellington Street, London, SE18 6PF
  • Atlantic Solicitors, Suite 209 Island Business Centre, 18-36 Wellington Street, Woolwich, London, London, SE18 6PF
  • James Solicitors, Ground Floor, 18-36 Wellington Street, London, SE18 6PF
  • Hudgell & Partners, 35-36 Market Street, London, SE18 6QP

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Woolwich regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Woolwich but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Cain Associates Llp, 297 The Broadway, DA6 8DG
  • T J Ball & Company, 49 Leytonstone Road, E15 1JA
  • Suriya & Douglas, Suite B, 7th Floor, Charter House, IG1 1UF
  • Walter Saunders, 382 Brockley Road, SE4 2BY

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

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