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Reasons to use our Chelsfield conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 This site is the only site that enables you the ability to ensure that your property ownership legalities in Chelsfield will be conducted by a conveyancer on your lender’s conveyancing panel.
  • 2 Chelsfield solicitors are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 3 Chelsfield solicitor are the key to a successful Chelsfield home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 4 Chelsfield property lawyers have a crucial edge when it comes to Chelsfield conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will impact your sale or purchase
  • 5 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Chelsfield is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Chelsfield since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Chelsfield

Is there a reason to instruct a Chelsfield conveyancing solicitors firm given that web based alternatives are easier on the wallet?

Its a good idea to shop around for conveyancing costs in Chelsfield and you should seek a reasonable fee calculation but don’t waste your energy scouring the internet for the lowest priced Chelsfield conveyancer. Locating the right conveyancer can mark the distinction between a seamless and a stressful house move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert guidance from a specialist conveyancer. An e-mail can never replace a telephone conversation and are no substitute for a face to face consultation. Our partner firms will appoint you a qualified and trusted conveyancing solicitor that will handle your conveyancing from beginning to end, providing a level of hand holding that you rarely receive from an internet conveyancer. He or She will keep you updated on headway making sure that you are regularly updated. Should it ever be necessary to phone the firm you will be sure who you need to speak to and we'll endeavour to make sure that you are kept fully informed.

Completed the sale of my flat in Chelsfield last June yet the purchaser is SMS messaging daily to moan that his lawyer needs to hear from mylawyer. What are the post completion sale legalities following completion?

Following your disposal your lawyer should forward the transfer deeds and all additional paperwork to the purchaser's lawyers. Depending on the transaction, your solicitor should also evidence that the mortgage has been paid off to the buyers solicitors. There is unlikely to be post completion requirements peculiar conveyancing in Chelsfield.

Have just purchased a probate house at auction in Chelsfield. Conveyancing is needed. What happens now?

Given that you have now for in every practical sense signed on the dotted line you must hire the services of a conveyancing lawyer quickly as you now have a pending deadline in which to complete the conveyancing. An auction property will have a bespoke auction pack. This will likely include the copy title deeds, local authority and drainage searches. Where you are dealing with leasehold premises the legal pack may provide a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing documentation pertinent to a leasehold property. You must pass this on to your appointed conveyancing solicitor as soon as possible. Do make sure that you have funds organised to complete the transaction on the set completion date.

This question may be naive but I am new to the process as FTB of a two bedroom flat in Chelsfield. Do I receive the keys to the premises on the completion date from my solicitor? If this is the case, I will find a local conveyancing solicitor in Chelsfield?

On the day of completion you will not be required to go to the conveyancers office in Chelsfield. Conveyancing lawyers for you will electronically transfer the completion advance to the vendor’s conveyancers, and shortly after the monies have arrived, you should be called to receive the keys from the selling Agents and start moving into the property. This tends to happen early afternoon.

It is not clear whether my bank obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date. I have called into my local Chelsfield building society branch on a couple of occasions and was advised it wasn't a problem and they would lend. My Chelsfield conveyancing solicitor - who is on the lender conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told they would not lend based on their published requirements. I have no idea who is right.

The conveyancer must follow the CML Handbook section two conditions for your lender. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the mortgage company will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the mortgage company to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years left on the lease.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Chelsfield. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Chelsfield

    The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on last month in what should have been a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Chelsfield is where the house is located. Is there any guidance you can give?

Flying freeholds in Chelsfield are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Chelsfield you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Chelsfield may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for freehold conveyancing in Chelsfield. I happened to stumble upon a web site which appears to be the ideal answer If there is a chance to get all formalities completed via email that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Chelsfield regulated by the SRA

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

  • Beynons, 113 Glentrammon Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6DQ
  • Thomas Dunton Solicitors, 217-219 High Street, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0NZ
  • Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd, Valiant House, 12 Knoll Rise, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0PG
  • Pumfrey & Lythaby, 155-159 High Street, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0LN
  • Bishop Akers & Co, Haven House, 193 Swanley Lane, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7LA

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Chelsfield regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Chelsfield but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Peter W Stevens , 107 Maxwell Gardens, BR6 9QT
  • Ducat Law Ltd, TMS House, BR5 3QB

Planning law solicitors in Chelsfield regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Chelsfield with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Sharratts (london) Llp, 1 The Old Yard, Rectory Lane, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1JP
  • Batchelors, Charles House, 35 Widmore Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1RW
  • Wellers Law Group Llp, Tenison House, Tweedy Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 3NF

Neighboring Locations

Goddington
Chelsfield
Pratt's Bottom

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