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Reasons to use our Barnes Cray conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often located many kilometers away with little understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Barnes Cray
  • 2 No matter what any other companies say it just might be necessary to attend your conveyancer to execute documents. There are enough parties engaged in a homemove without needing to add the postman into the mix.
  • 3 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more personalised service. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in using a an online conveyancing factory, your conveyancing is handled by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.
  • 4 The Barnes Cray conveyancing firms that we work with are committed to supplying the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and investors in Barnes Cray
  • 5 We are the UKs most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory listing mortgage company approved property lawyers conducting conveyancing in Barnes Cray governed by the SRA or CLC.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Barnes Cray since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Barnes Cray

We are buying a 3 bedroom apartment in Barnes Cray with a mortgage. We have a Barnes Cray solicitor, however the mortgage company advise she’s not on their "panel". We have to appoint one of the mortgage company panel conveyancing practices or retain our Barnes Cray solicitor as well as pay for one of their panel firms to act for them. We feel that this is unjust; are we not able to demand that the lender use our Barnes Cray conveyancer ?

No, not really. Your mortgage offer is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the bank’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your Barnes Cray conveyancing solicitor to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.

We see that you have a search directory listing law firms on the Barclays conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I instruct them for our own conveyancing in Barnes Cray?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Barclays conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Barnes Cray.

My bank has suggested a law firm on their panel based in Barnes Cray but I would rather choose a conveyancing lawyer in Barnes Cray or nearer to where I live. Are you able to help?

Far from all Barnes Cray conveyancing firms are listed all banks conveyancing panel. Do make the most of the above search tool to choose a Barnes Cray conveyancing firm on the on the lender panel.

I am helping my mother sell her flat in Barnes Cray. Will the conveyancer order the energy assessment or it is for the owner to coordinate?

Following the abolition of Home Packs, energy assessments remained a mandatory element of moving property. An EPC needs to be commissioned before the property is marketed. It is not as aspect of the sale process that solicitors normally arrange. Where you are instructing a Barnes Cray conveyancing practitioner they might help arrange energy assessments due to their relationships with reputable local assessors

How can we tell if a Barnes Cray conveyancing solicitor on the Lloyds panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Barnes Cray seeking recommendations is a good start. 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 which is cheap as chips. We would always recommend that you speak with the lawyer conducting your transaction.

I am buying a property in Barnes Cray. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. HSBC have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?

Given that your lender is HSBC your lawyer must comply with the formal requirements outlined in Section two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for HSBC. The CML Handbook includes minimum conditions for solar panel roof-space leases, and property lawyers are required to report to HSBC where a lease does not satisfy these conditions. The provisions relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not limited to Barnes Cray.

The deeds to our home can not be found. The lawyers who conducted the conveyancing in Barnes Cray 10 years ago no longer exist. What are my next steps?

These day there are copies made of almost everything, and your solicitor should be aware exactly where to find all the suitable paperwork so you can purchase or dispose of your house without a hitch. If copies can’t be located, your solicitor may be able to arrange cover in the form of insurance or indemnities protecting you against possible claims on your property.

My sealed bid on house in Barnes Cray was agreed to, but there is a chain. The owners have offered on somewhere, although it’s not yet tied up, and are looking at other properties in the pipeline. I have instructed a local conveyancing lawyer in Barnes Cray. What should be my next step? At what stage do I apply for the mortgage with RBS?

It is usual to have anxieties where there is an associated chain given your reluctance to be too out of pocket prematurely (home loan application is approx £1k, then survey, Barnes Cray conveyancing search fees, etc). The first course of action is to check that your conveyancer is on the RBS approved list. Regarding the next stages this very much dictated by the specifics of your case, desire for the property and on the state of the market. During a rising market many home buyers will apply for the mortgage with RBS and pay for the valuation and only if it comes back ok would they pay their conveyancer to press on with searches.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Barnes Cray regulated by the SRA

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

  • Estate And Corporate Solicitors Ltd, 57 Hythe Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BG
  • Medlicott & Benson, 5 Curates Walk, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7BJ
  • Graham Dawson & Co, Westminster House, 80d Bexley High Street, Bexley, Kent, DA5 1LE
  • Simon C Potts Limited, C/o T G Baynes, Broadway House, 208 Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7BG
  • Keith R Gough Limited, C/o T G Baynes, Broadway House, 208 Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7BG

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Barnes Cray regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Barnes Cray but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Cain Associates Llp, 297 The Broadway, DA6 8DG
  • Ducat Law Ltd, TMS House, BR5 3QB

Planning law solicitors in Barnes Cray regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Barnes Cray specialising in planning law. This could include advice on making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Apex Law Llp, 3 The Pantiles, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5HH
  • Hadfield & Co, 1 Central Avenue, Welling, Kent, DA16 3AX

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