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5 reasons to let us help you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Greenhithe

  • 1 The Greenhithe conveyancing practitioners that are identified are committed to providing the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and remortgagors in Greenhithe
  • 2 Greenhithe lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Greenhithe conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction
  • 3 Using a high street Solicitor in the main results in a more bespoke service. Online forums often suggest that in using a an online conveyancing factory, your conveyancing is dealt with by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these companies are often based hundreds of miles away with limited understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Greenhithe
  • 5 Greenhithe lawyers work in conjunction with Greenhithe estate agents, property finders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to clients every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible

Examples of recent conveyancing in Greenhithe since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Greenhithe

It is is a decade since I purchased my house in Greenhithe. Conveyancing lawyers have just been appointed on the sale but I can't track down the deeds. Will this jeopardise the sale?

You need not be too concerned. Firstly the deeds may be with the lender or they may stored with the solicitor who acted in the purchase. Secondly in all probability the property will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you are the registered owner by your conveyancing lawyers acquiring up to date copy of the land registers. Nearly all conveyancing in Greenhithe involves registered property but in the rare situation where your property is unregistered it adds to the complexity but is resolvable.

Do I need to pay for insurance to cover chancel repairs when buying a residence in Greenhithe?

Unless a prior acquisition of the house took place post 12 October 2013 you can assume that solicitors delivering conveyancing in Greenhithe to remain recommending a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.

2 months have elapsed following my purchase conveyancing in Greenhithe took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Greenhithe. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Greenhithe

    The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please supply a car parking plan. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Greenhithe is where the house is located. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Greenhithe are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Greenhithe you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Greenhithe 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 property.

I'm converting the mortgage on my current home to a buy to let loan with Nottingham Building Society and I will use the ballance of the raised equity towards further house. The location we are interested in is Greenhithe. Will your solicitors be able to act for both sets of banks and link together the conveyances?

Make use of our search tool on this page to ensure that the conveyancers are approved by both banks. Assuming that they are the lawyer will be able to connect the two transactions but you should have a chat with you conveyancer and make clear your desired outcome and needs.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Greenhithe regulated by the SRA

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

  • M. Reynolds Partnership Solicitors, 24 London Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5XY
  • Attwood & Co, 20 London Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5XY
  • Cumming & Riley, 11a High Street, Grays, Essex, RM17 6NB
  • Hattens Solicitors, 90 Orsett Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5ER
  • Estate And Corporate Solicitors Ltd, 57 Hythe Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BG

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Greenhithe regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Greenhithe with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Greenhithe. This will likely include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Rex Cowells Solicitors Limited, Old Rectory Business Centre, Springhead Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 8HN
  • Attwood & Co, 20 London Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5XY
  • M. Reynolds Partnership Solicitors, 24 London Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5XY
  • Cumming & Riley, 11a High Street, Grays, Essex, RM17 6NB
  • Hattens Solicitors, 90 Orsett Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5ER

Purchase in Greenhithe is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Conveyancing practitioner instructed by the buyer once the offer has been accepted
  • Investigating the title to the premises
  • Carrying out Greenhithe searches with respect to the title
  • Assessing draft contract and other papers received from the seller’s property lawyer
  • Raising questions with the seller’s property lawyer
  • Negotiating the purchase contract
  • Analysing replies given by the owner to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (where applicable)
  • Drafting and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Completion of and submitting to HMRC the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the change in ownership and the mortgage (where appropriate) at the HMLR.

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

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