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Reasons to use our Catford conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Catford is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor in the main means that you will receive a more personal touch. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by reading from their computer screens.
  • 3 Catford solicitors work in conjunction with Catford estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to buyers and sellers every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible
  • 4 Catford conveyancers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 5 Regardless alternative on-line conveyancers say it just might be important to pop into your conveyancer to execute documents. Too many 3rd parties are already with an interest in a conveyancing transaction without having to include the postman into the equation.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Catford since August 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Catford

Would the conveyancing lawyers listed on your site conduct auction conveyancing in Catford?

We know of a number of niche practitioners we can connect you with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Catford is one of the many areas of in which our lawyers have a presence.

Is it necessary to take out insurance to protect me from financial exposure to chancel repairs when buying a house in Catford?

Unless a prior acquisition of the premises took place after 12 October 2013 you could assume that lawyers carrying out conveyancing in Catford to remain recommending a chancel search and or chancel repair liability policy.

I am buying a new build apartment in Catford. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Catford

    The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Catford in advance of retaining lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. Our surveyor advised that some mortgage companies tend not grant a mortgage on a flying freehold home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Catford. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

My uncle has urged me to appoint his conveyancing solicitors in Catford. Should I use them?

No doubt the best way to choose a conveyancing solicitor is to get referrals from friends or relatives who have actually previously instructed the conveyancer that you are are thinking of instructing.

My aim is to purchase a ground floor apartment in Catford. Conveyancing lawyer has been waiting for, from the seller, building insurance paperwork. Earlier today I was advised that the vendor needs to send the insurance schedule for the flat above also. Why does my solicitor want to review the insurance for the other flat? Is it really required? We have been in hold for the previous month…

It is not unheard of in leasehold conveyancing in Catford to discover Conveyancing in Catford in a minority of cases reveals that the lease requires the tenant's to insure their individual flats rather than the freeholder insuring the complete building - which is definitely preferable. You should contact your conveyancer but it would seem that your property lawyer is seeking to verify that the complete building is insured. Insuring a ground floor apartment is no help when it comes to rebuilding after a fire if the other flat cannot be reinstated for lack of insurance.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Catford regulated by the SRA

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

  • Maus Solicitors, Global House, 228 Brownhill Road, London, SE6 1AT
  • Parker Arrenberg Limited, 37 Rushey Green, London, SE6 4AS
  • Dpna Solicitors, 77 Ladywell Road, London, SE13 7JA
  • Kingscourt Solicitors, 117 Catford Hill, London, SE6 4PR
  • Francis Solicitors, 171 Lewisham High Street, Lewisham, London, SE13 6AA

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Catford regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Catford but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Walter Saunders, 382 Brockley Road, SE4 2BY

Planning law solicitors in Catford regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Catford with expertise in planning law. This may include advice on tree preservation orders
  • Beverley Morris & Co Incorporating Peter Egan & Co, 62 Lewisham High Street, London, London, SE13 5JH
  • Beverley Morris & Co, 35 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Villiage, London, SE3 0TJ
  • Wellers Law Group Llp, Tenison House, Tweedy Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 3NF
  • A E Short, 144 Bromley Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 6PG
  • Batchelors, Charles House, 35 Widmore Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1RW

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

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