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Main reasons to let us assist you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Dockland Settlement

  • 1 The Dockland Settlement conveyancing firms that are identified are dedicated to providing value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and remortgagors in Dockland Settlement
  • 2 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor in the main means that you will receive a more personal touch. When using a an online conveyancing factory, your matter is handled by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 3 You can gain comfort when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Dockland Settlement has a number to select from, but for a truly dependable and reliable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 4 Dockland Settlement property lawyers work in conjunction with Dockland Settlement estate agents, property finders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is provided to clients every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept up to date with progress all the way along
  • 5 Solicitor conveyancing firms have very good personal links with Dockland Settlement estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Dockland Settlement since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Dockland Settlement

My partner and I are approaching an exchange on a property in Dockland Settlement and my mum and dad have sent the ten percent deposit to my lawyer. I am now advised that as the deposit has been received from someone other than me my lawyer needs to make a notification to my mortgage company. I am advised that, in also acting for the mortgage company he must inform them that the balance of the purchase price is not just from me. I disclosed to the lender concerning my parents' contribution when I applied for the mortgage, so is it really necessary for this now to delay the deal?

The solicitor is obliged to check with the bank to ensure that they know that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own funds. Your solicitor can only notify this to your mortgage company if you permit them to, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.

Will conveyancers request money on account for my conveyancing in Dockland Settlement?

If you are buying a property in Dockland Settlement your solicitor will request that you place them with funds to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. Generally this is asked for to cover the fees of the conveyancing searches. When the down payment is payable against the total price then this should be required immediately prior to contracts are exchanged. Any further balance that is needed should be sent to your lawyer a few days prior to the day of completion.

Are the BSA planning on creating a online directory to to identify solicitors on the Melton Mowbray Building Society conveyancing panel for instance in Dockland Settlement?

We would not expect to be advised of any plans on the part of the BSA to promote such a search facility.

Will commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that may impact a commercial land in Dockland Settlement?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Dockland Settlement will execute a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers expend in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Dockland Settlement. The search result sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Dockland Settlement.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Dockland Settlement it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately can cause delays to Dockland Settlement commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not ordered for domestic conveyancing in Dockland Settlement.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Dockland Settlement. I happened to discover a web site which seems to have the perfect solution If it is possible to get all formalities done via web that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

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?

I have recently realised that I have 62 years left on my lease in Dockland Settlement. I now want to extend my lease but my landlord is can not be found. What should I do?

On the basis that you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be granted an extra 90 years by the magistrate. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you have used your best endeavours to find the landlord. On the whole a specialist would be helpful to try and locate and to produce a report which can be used as evidence that the freeholder can not be located. It is advisable to get professional help from a property lawyer both on proving the landlord’s absence and the application to the County Court covering Dockland Settlement.

I inherited a a ground floor purpose built flat in Dockland Settlement. Given that I can not reach agreement with the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the amount due for the purchase of the freehold?

in cases where there is a absentee freeholder or if there is dispute about the premium for a lease extension, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to arrive at the price.

An example of a Lease Extension case for a Dockland Settlement property is 73 Walerand Road in August 2012. the result of the findings of the Tribunal led to a premium to be paid for the extended lease in respect of Flat 73 in the sum of £10,040. The premium applicable in respect of Flat 85 was £5,710. This case related to 2 flats. The unexpired lease term was 72 years.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Dockland Settlement regulated by the SRA

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

  • Curling Moore Solicitors & Advocates, Crystal House (2nd Floor), 10 Lanark Square, Cross Harbour, London, E14 9RE
  • Miller Evans Llp, 19 Pepper Street, London, E14 9RP
  • Kidd Rapinet Llp, 29 Harbour Exchange Square, London, Greater London, E14 9GE
  • Holden Haie Solicitors, Second Floor, 5 Harbour Exchange, Harbour Square, London, London, E14 9GE
  • B Gadwah Limited, 225 Marsh Wall, 3rd Floor, Suite 20, London, London, E14 9FW

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Dockland Settlement regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Dockland Settlement practicing in commercial conveyancing in Dockland Settlement. This will likely include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Curling Moore Solicitors & Advocates, Crystal House (2nd Floor), 10 Lanark Square, Cross Harbour, London, E14 9RE
  • Miller Evans Llp, 19 Pepper Street, London, E14 9RP
  • Holden Haie Solicitors, Second Floor, 5 Harbour Exchange, Harbour Square, London, London, E14 9GE
  • Kidd Rapinet Llp, 29 Harbour Exchange Square, London, Greater London, E14 9GE
  • B Gadwah Limited, 225 Marsh Wall, 3rd Floor, Suite 20, London, London, E14 9FW

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Dockland Settlement regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Dockland Settlement but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Walter Saunders, 382 Brockley Road, SE4 2BY
  • T J Ball & Company, 49 Leytonstone Road, E15 1JA
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Sutherland House, W1F 7TE

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

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