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Top 5 reasons to use our service to assist you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Eltham

  • 1 Eltham solicitors work in conjunction with Eltham estate agents, property finders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, with the aim of reducing administrative burdens and transaction times
  • 2 No matter what any alternative companies inform you it may be necessary to pop into your solicitor to execute contracts. Too many 3rd parties are already with an interest in a homemove without having to add Royal Mail into the mix.
  • 3 Personal touch and a wealth of experience are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Eltham property deals can become a lot more complicated because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with strive to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 4 Eltham conveyancing lawyers are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 5 Eltham property lawyer are the key to a successful Eltham conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction

Examples of recent conveyancing in Eltham since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Eltham

My house in Eltham is up for sale and I have a buyer. Will my property lawyer need to be on the HSBC conveyancing panel in order to deal with repayment of my mortgage?

Ordinarily, even if your lawyer is not on the HSBC conveyancing panel they can still act for you on your sale. It might be that the lender will not release the original deeds (if applicable and increasingly irrelevant) until after the mortgage is paid off. You should speak to your lawyer directly before you start the process though to ensure that there is no problem as lenders are changing their specifications fairly frequently in recent years.

Do I find a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Eltham?

There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in Eltham and Solicitor practices in Eltham to choose from We would stress that both are regulated professionals specialising in the legal aspects of the home buying process. They may both also conduct other property legal work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.

I am aiming to move home in October. Does my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the completion day. As an aside, can you put forward a removal company in Eltham. Conveyancing firm was organised prior to coming across your page.

On the afternoon of completion you can collect the house keys from the selling agent however this can only be done when the vendors conveyancers inform the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be released. After that you can tell the removal company that you are ready to move in. We are not in a position to recommend a particular removal organisation but can help you find a conveyancing in Eltham or a legal practice with expertise in conveyancing in Eltham.

My wife and I are spending time looking at houses in Eltham and I am about to put in an offer. Should I already have a property lawyer in place at this point? I intend to finance via a home loan with Co-operative.

You should start obtaining conveyancing quotes from solicitors ASAP. Once you decide who you want to use and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their contact information on to the estate agent. As you are getting a mortgage with Co-operative, make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel.

What can a local search reveal concerning the property my wife and I buying in Eltham?

Eltham conveyancing often starts with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations for instance PSG The local search is essential in every Eltham conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any unpleasant surprises after you move into your new home. The search should provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject areas.

I am purchasing a new build house in Eltham with a loan from HSBC Bank. The developers refused to reduce the price so I negotiated 6k of extras instead. The house builders rep advised me not to tell my lawyer about the extras as it could impact my loan with HSBC Bank. Is this normal?.

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

I decided to have a survey completed on a property in Eltham in advance of retaining conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may refuse to give a mortgage on this type of property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can investigate further with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Eltham. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Eltham to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

I need to find a lender panel solicitor in Eltham. Could you help me?

It is not clear why you need a Eltham panel solicitor but in any event, if you can not find one on our search tool you will need to speak directly to the lender to find out which solicitors in Eltham are on their panel . If you do find such a firm in Eltham not listed please direct them to our site to list. At a fee of one pound per month it is not expensive to register on the site

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Eltham

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Eltham practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Cook Taylor Woodhouse Limited, 68/70 High Street, Eltham, London, London, SE9 1BZ
  • Mensons & Associates, 99 Eltham High Street, London, SE9 1TD
  • Kirk And Partners, 25-27 Passey Place, Eltham, London, SE9 5DF
  • Watts & Leeding, 4 Novar Road, New Eltham, London, SE9 2DN
  • Beverley Morris & Co, 35 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Villiage, London, SE3 0TJ

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Eltham regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Eltham but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Cain Associates Llp, 297 The Broadway, DA6 8DG
  • Walter Saunders, 382 Brockley Road, SE4 2BY
  • Ducat Law Ltd, TMS House, BR5 3QB
  • Peter W Stevens , 107 Maxwell Gardens, BR6 9QT

Planning law solicitors in Eltham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Eltham specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including planning applications and appeals
  • Beverley Morris & Co, 35 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Villiage, London, SE3 0TJ
  • Hadfield & Co, 1 Central Avenue, Welling, Kent, DA16 3AX
  • Beverley Morris & Co Incorporating Peter Egan & Co, 62 Lewisham High Street, London, London, SE13 5JH
  • Wellers Law Group Llp, Tenison House, Tweedy Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 3NF
  • 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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