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Erith Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 March was the busiest month and October was the next busiest month while May was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Erith
  • 2 75% freehold and 25% leasehold conveyancing in Erith for this year to date
  • 3 Percentage of cases in Erith that are buy to let is 13%
  • 4 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270
  • 5 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £7,564

Examples of recent conveyancing in Erith since December 2025*

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Disposal

of house premises, Stonecroft Road, DA8 1HP completing on 17/12/2025 at a price of £360,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges

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Transfer

of semi residence, Collindale Avenue, DA8 1EE completing on 18/12/2025 at a price of £393,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, preparing statement detailing charges

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Disposal

of terraced premises, Brook Street, DA8 1JF completing on 17/12/2025 at a price of £380,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties

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Disposal

of terraced premises, Brook Vale, DA8 1JP completing on 19/12/2025 at a price of £335,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Erith

Can the conveyancing lawyers via your comparison service handle attended exchange conveyancing in Erith?

There are a few conveyancing specialists who can conduct 24hr exchanges. You should call us to obtain a conveyancing quote and details as to dates.

Last month we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Virgin Money. Erith conveyancing lawyers were instructed. How long does it take for Virgin Money to issue the offer to the conveyancing practitioner?

Some lenders take longer than others. Have Virgin Money done the survey? Have you informed Virgin Money as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.

I am buying a property in Erith. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Kent Reliance have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?

As your lender is Kent Reliance your lawyer must check the formal requirements set out in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Kent Reliance. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook sets out minimum specifications for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancers are required to report to Kent Reliance where a lease does not comply with these specifications. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not restricted to Erith.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Erith. I have a mortgage agreed with Barclays. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Barclays, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Barclays conveyancing panel.

I have been told that property searches are the primary reason for obstruction in Erith conveyancing transactions. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the top 10 causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Searches are unlikely to be the root cause of delay in conveyancing in Erith.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my home are lost. The lawyers who did the conveyancing in Erith 5 years ago have long since closed. What do I do?

Gone are the days when you need to have the physical original deeds to prove you are the registered proprietor of land or property, given that the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.

I am using a search engine for the term cheap conveyancing in Erith it shows results of many conveyancersin the area. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancing solicitor for me?

The best way of seeking the right conveyancer is through a trusted referral, so ask friends and relatives who have bought a property in Erith or the reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in Erith differ, so it's a good idea to secure at least four quotes from varying types of companies. Dont forget to clarify what costs in the quote includes.

We have just had a bid accepted on our 1st house in Erith, and are now looking to get solicitors appointed. I have used the different comparison based websites and the fee estimates are from all over the England and Wales. Is it critical to have a Erith conveyancing practitioner local to the potential new home? I am happy to do everything over email, but I guess at some point we may need to visit the property lawyer's office to sign documents?

The conveyancing practitioner does not have to be in Erith, but opting for local means that you can go in if needed, for instance, if a signature is immediately necessary. Also, a Erith solicitor is likely to be familiar with local agents and (if the vendor has instructed a local conveyancer) with them, which will help keep things moving faster.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Erith regulated by the SRA

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

  • Apex Law Llp, 3 The Pantiles, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5HH
  • Margaret Olusegun, 3 The View, London, Bexley, SE2 0DX
  • Richard R Thomas Limited, C/o T G Baynes, Broadway House, 208 Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7BG
  • Michael A Clark Limited, C/o T G Baynes, Broadway House, 208 Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7BG
  • Simon C Potts Limited, C/o T G Baynes, Broadway House, 208 Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7BG

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Erith

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Erith specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • Dorcas Funmi & Co, 12 Brook Street, Erith, Kent, DA8 1JQ
  • Apex Law Llp, 3 The Pantiles, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5HH
  • Caroline Mathews Solicitors, 57 Perry Street, Crayford, Dartford, Kent, DA1 4RB
  • Margaret Olusegun, 3 The View, London, Bexley, SE2 0DX
  • Augustine Clement, 1st Floor 3 Market Place, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7DU

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Erith regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Erith specialising in commercial conveyancing in Erith. This should include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Apex Law Llp, 3 The Pantiles, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5HH
  • Margaret Olusegun, 3 The View, London, Bexley, SE2 0DX
  • Augustine Clement, 1st Floor 3 Market Place, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7DU
  • Michael A Clark Limited, C/o T G Baynes, Broadway House, 208 Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7BG
  • Richard R Thomas Limited, C/o T G Baynes, Broadway House, 208 Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7BG

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

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