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Logical reasons to let us assist you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Camberwell

  • 1 The firms identified on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 2 Camberwell conveyancers have a crucial advantage when it comes to Camberwell conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that will affect your conveyancing
  • 3 Camberwell solicitor are the linchpin to a successful Camberwell home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction
  • 4 Camberwell solicitors work in partnership with Camberwell estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is provided to clients every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 5 Using a a family Solicitor generally means that you will receive a more personal touch. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in using a an online conveyancing factory, your transaction is handled by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Camberwell since December 2024*

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of flat Camberwell Passage SE5 0AX, at the agreed amount of £515,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, ordering official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

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of semi residence, Sansom Street, SE5 7RD completing on 30/01/2025 at a price of £970,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s conveyancer

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of apartment Benhill Road SE5 7FU, at the agreed consideration of £550,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties

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of flat Peckham Road SE5 8QW, at buying price of £330,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Camberwell

It is is a decade since I purchased my house in Camberwell. Conveyancing solicitors have now been appointed on the sale but I am unable to find my deeds. Will this jeopardise the sale?

You need not be too concerned. Firstly the deeds may be with the lender or they may still be with the conveyancers who oversaw the purchase. Secondly in all probability the property will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you own the property by your conveyancing solicitors acquiring up to date copy of the land registers. The vast majority of conveyancing in Camberwell involves registered property but in the rare situation where your property is unregistered it is more of a problem but is not insurmountable.

In reading online forums for a cheap lawyer in Camberwell, many say that I must instruct a CQS assured solicitor. What is CQS?

Camberwell Conveyancing Quality Scheme law firms have obtained certification by the law Society CQS was created to promote high standards in the in the legal transfer of properties. CQS helps consumers to identify practices who provide a quality residential conveyancing. Camberwell is one of locations in England and Wales in which CQS have a presence. The scheme requires law firms to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-certification, random audits and yearly assessments in order to maintain CQS status. It is available to solicitors and not licensed conveyancers and has the support of the Council of Mortgage Lenders.

I am the single recipient of my late father’s will with all property in now in my sole name, including the house in Camberwell. The Camberwell property was put into my name in February. I plan to dispose of the property. I understand that there is a Mortgage Lenders six month 'rule', meaning my proprietorship could be treated the same way as if I'd bought the property in February. Do I have to wait half a year to sell?

The CML handbook instructs solicitors to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." Technically you might be affected by that. many lenders would take a pragmatic view as this clause is principally there to capture the purchase and immediately sell or the flipping of properties.

We are getting the release of further monies on our mortgage from Kent Reliance as we intend to carry out improvements to our property in Camberwell. Do we need to choose a nearby Camberwell solicitor on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel to handle the paperwork?

Kent Reliance would not normally appoint a member of their conveyancing panel to handle the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Kent Reliance list.

I'm spending time viewing houses in Camberwell and I am now considering a potential offer. Should I already have a lawyer appointed at this stage? I will be getting a home loan with Kent Reliance.

You should start obtaining conveyancing quotes from solicitors ASAP. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and forward their contact information on to the estate agent. As you are seeking a mortgage with Kent Reliance, ask your prospective lawyers if they are on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.

I need some fast conveyancing in Camberwell as I am under pressure to complete within 3 weeks. Fortunately I do not require a mortgage. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are not obtaining a home loan you are at free not to do searches although no law firm would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Camberwell the following are instances of issues that can appear and adversely affect future mortgageability: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...

I'm buying a new build house in Camberwell benefiting from help to buy. The builders refused to budge the amount so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of extras instead. The property agent told me not to tell my solicitor about this deal as it could jeopardize my loan with Santander. Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer 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.

What is the best way of identifying a leasehold conveyancing in Camberwell?

Option 1 is to ask the people you trust they would would instruct. Second, search the web for conveyancing in Camberwell. Phone two or three from the list and request that they email you their conveyancing fees and speak to the lawyer who will handle your conveyancing before you commit. Third is to make use of our search tool to assist you in finding the right solicitors taking into account your unique requirements including location,speed, complexity and who the proposed mortgage company is.Do not be fooled by £99 conveyancing solicitors in Camberwell

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Camberwell

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Camberwell with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • Belshaw & Curtin, 23a Camberwell Green, London, SE5 7AA
  • Gt Stewart Solicitors, 21-22 Camberwell Green, London, London, SE5 7AA
  • Meaby & Co Solicitors Llp, 2 Camberwell Church Street, London, SE5 8QY
  • Thomas Andrew & Daodu, Unit 250, 99-103 Lomond Grove, London, London, SE5 7HN
  • Georgewills Solicitors, Camberwell Business Centre, 99-103 Lomond Grove, London, SE5 7HN

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Camberwell regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Camberwell with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Camberwell. This will likely include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Meaby & Co Solicitors Llp, 2 Camberwell Church Street, London, SE5 8QY
  • Thomas Andrew & Daodu, Unit 250, 99-103 Lomond Grove, London, London, SE5 7HN
  • Venters Solicitors, 213 Camberwell Road, London, Greater London, SE5 0HG
  • Welbeck Anin, 92 Coldharbour Lane, Camberwell, London, SE5 9PU
  • Charles Hill & Co Solicitors, 7-13 Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0EZ

Planning law solicitors in Camberwell regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Camberwell practicing in planning law. This could include advice on making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Ricardina Bridges Ltd, 47 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1RH
  • Streathers Clapham Llp, 53 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7TG
  • Sibley Law Llp, Delta House, 175 - 177 Borough High Street, London, London, SE1 1HR
  • Deighton Pierce Glynn Limited, 8 Union Street, London, SE1 1SZ
  • Ola Leslie Solicitors Llp, 60 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1XF

Neighboring Locations

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Brixton
 Denmark Hill

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

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