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Reasons to use our Dulwich conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Dulwich 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 Dulwich conveyancers have a significant advantage when it comes to Dulwich conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will impact your conveyancing
  • 3 Dulwich conveyancers are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 4 We are the UKs largest residential conveyancing directory listing bank approved law firms carrying out conveyancing in Dulwich regulated by the SRA or CLC.
  • 5 Regardless alternative companies tell you it could be important to pop into your solicitor to execute documents. There are enough parties engaged in a house sale without having to include the postman into the mix.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Dulwich since December 2024*

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of detached residence premises, Mount Ash Road, SE26 6LZ completing on 16/01/2025 at a price of £770,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, obtaining official copies of the title

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of terraced premises, Grizedale Terrace, SE23 3XF completing on 31/01/2025 at a price of £667,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, preparing statement detailing charges

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of house property, Great Brownings, SE21 7HR completing on 03/01/2025 at a price of £996,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties

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of flat Honor Oak Road SE23 3RW, at the agreed price of £465,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, obtaining official copies of the title

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Dulwich

The Dulwich conveyancing firm that just started acting on my purchase in Dulwich have without warning closed. I chose them because I had to have a solicitor on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel and my previous Dulwich lawyer was not. I issued them a cheque for £250 in advance. What are my options?

If you have an estate agent involved then let them know straight away so that they can let the sellers know that there may be a slight delay due to reasons beyond your control. Hopefully they will be sympathetic and urge their lawyer to send a new set of papers to your new solicitors. You will need to appoint new lawyers that are on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel and notify the lender. If you have paid over any money, it will hopefully be held by the SRA as money in an intervened firm's bank accounts is transferred to the SRA. Then, the SRA or the intervention agent looks at the intervened firm's accounts to work out who the money belongs to. To claim your money you will need to contact the SRA. If the SRA cannot return money you are owed from the firm's bank accounts, or if they can only return part of the money, you can apply to the Compensation Fund for a grant. Your new lawyers should be in a position to help.

I have been told by my conveyancer that lack of planning permission insurance is needed on my purchase. What is the level of cover for Dulwich conveyancing?

The right level of lack of planning permission indemnity insurance depends on who your lender is. It would differ for example between Lloyds TSB Bank and Skipton Building Society. Conveyancing lawyers as opposed to members of the public take out such policies.

I currently have a mortgage with Skipton for my property in Dulwich. Conveyancing has been completed some time ago. Should I wish to rent out my property and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a BTL mortgage or inform Skipton?

You must advise Skipton in advance of renting your property as this is likely to be a breach of Skipton’s mortgage conditions. In many cases banks or building societies will allow you to rent out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Skipton directly. It should not be necessary to do this via a Skipton conveyancing panel firm.

Nottingham have agreed my home loan in principle, my bid on a flat in Dulwich has been agreed to, now what?

Your estate agent will want to know who your solicitors are (be sure the conveyancing practitioners are on the bank’s panel). Telephone Nottingham or the financial adviser and finish off any appropriate documentation. Nottingham will appoint a valuer who will get in contact with the selling agent or owners to schedule a slot for the valuation to happen. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes approximately ten days to receive the mortgage offer. Nottingham will issue the offer to you and your lawyers. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Dulwich.

Various online forums that I have visited warn that are the number one cause of hinderance in Dulwich conveyancing transactions. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the conclusions of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature within the common causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Searches are unlikely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Dulwich.

I am downsizing from my house. My former conveyancers closed down. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Dulwich if that makes a difference.

You should use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Dulwich. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.

My partner has encouraged me to instruct his lawyers for conveyancing in Dulwich. Should I choose my own solicitor?

No doubt the best way to find a conveyancing lawyer is to get referrals from friends or family who have experience in using the conveyancer you're contemplating using.

What is the reason for my solicitor requiring numerous items of ID ahead of starting selling or buying a property in Dulwich?

Dulwich lawyers are duty bound by the Law Society, Solicitors Regulation Authority, HM Land Registry and current AML Regulations to certify that the have verified the identity of their clients. It will also be a condition of your bank if you are taking a mortgage. In addition they have to complete various forms, particularly those relating to SDLT and need to have details such as your full names, national insurance number and DOB.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Dulwich regulated by the SRA

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

  • Armstrong & Co, 2 Dartmouth Road, London, SE23 3XU
  • Monioro Less & Co, Suite 209, Regents House, 291 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London, London, SE26 4QD
  • Rose Samuel Odele & Partners, 252 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London, SE26 4NL
  • Hall & Co, 399 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, London, SE22 8JN
  • Frank Stimpson & Son, 179 Stanstead Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 1HR

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Dulwich regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Dulwich practicing in commercial conveyancing in Dulwich. This will likely include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Armstrong & Co, 2 Dartmouth Road, London, SE23 3XU
  • Hall & Co, 399 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, London, SE22 8JN
  • Frank Stimpson & Son, 179 Stanstead Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 1HR
  • Bennett Welch & Co, Bank Chambers, Westow Hill, London, SE19 1TY
  • Charles Clarke & Co, 77 High Street, London, SE20 7HW

Planning law solicitors in Dulwich regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Dulwich practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including compulsory purchases in Dulwich
  • Beverley Morris & Co Incorporating Peter Egan & Co, 62 Lewisham High Street, London, London, SE13 5JH
  • A E Short, 144 Bromley Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 6PG
  • William Innes, 56 Crescent Lane, London, SW4 9PU
  • Streathers Clapham Llp, 53 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7TG
  • Beverley Morris & Co, 35 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Villiage, London, SE3 0TJ

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

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