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Cheap conveyancing in Isle of Dogs does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

Main reasons to let us help you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Isle of Dogs

  • 1 Isle of Dogs solicitors have a crucial advantage when it comes to Isle of Dogs conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can affect your home move
  • 2 Personal touch together with pure property local knowledge are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Isle of Dogs conveyancing can become significantly more protracted because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed endeavour to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 3 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Isle of Dogs is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 4 The organisations shown on our directory have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.
  • 5 The Isle of Dogs conveyancing practitioners that we work with are committed to supplying value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and remortgagors in Isle of Dogs

Examples of recent conveyancing in Isle of Dogs since December 2024*

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Disposal

of flat St Davids Square E14 3WG, at buying sum of £455,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

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Purchase

of flat St Davids Square E14 3WQ, at a price of £435,000. Leasehold conveyancing work included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion

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Acquisition

of apartment Wharf Street SE8 3FX, acquired for £620,000. Leasehold conveyancing work included: sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion, ordering official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

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Sale

of apartment Glaisher Street SE8 3JP, at the agreed price of £475,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: obtaining official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Isle of Dogs

We decided to go with a high street firm for my conveyancing in Isle of Dogs today. Upon checking the terms of engagement I notewe are responsible for charges even where the transaction does not complete. Should I go with them or appoint a web based conveyancing brokerage offering no completion no cost conveyancing in Isle of Dogs?

Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is advertised then the fee levels will tend to be be uplifted to cover those transactions that do not proceed. Dont forget that such deals generally do not cover expenses e.g. Isle of Dogs conveyancing search expenses.

Me and my partner are due to exchange on the purchase of a house in Isle of Dogs but as a consequence of wreckage from the recent storms I have was able negotiate recompense from the seller of £2k taking the form of a adjustment in the price. I had intended this to be addressed as part of amending the contract yet Kent Reliance will not permit this. Why were they involved?

Any lawyer being on a Kent Reliance conveyancing panel is required to disclose to Kent Reliance of any variations to the purchase price. If you prohibit your lawyer to notify the reduction to Kent Reliance then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Kent Reliance and you would have to appoint a new conveyancing practitioner for your conveyancing in Isle of Dogs.

Why do I have to pay up front for my conveyancing in Isle of Dogs?

Where you are retaining lawyers for conveyancing in Isle of Dogs your solicitor will ask you to provide them with monies to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. Normally this is called for to cover the fees of the Local Authority Search. When the down payment is as part of the purchase price then this will be required shortly ahead of exchange of contracts. The final balance that is needed should be sent to your lawyer shortly before completion.

Have completed on a a terraced house in Isle of Dogs , how long will it take for the Land Registry to record my title? My Isle of Dogs conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be sure that my name is registered.

As far as conveyancing in Isle of Dogs registration is no quicker or slower than anywhere else in the country. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can adjust according to who lodges the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry have to notify any other parties. Currently in the region of three quarters of submission are fully addressed within two weeks but occasionally there can be longer delays. Registration takes place after the purchaser is living at the premises so post completion formalities is not usually primary concern yet where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer can communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.

I am buying a new build flat in Isle of Dogs. 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 Isle of Dogs

    Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please supply a car parking plan. 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. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.

I today plan to offer on a house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have just found out that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are issues buying a leasehold house in Isle of Dogs. Conveyancing lawyers have are soon to be instructed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Isle of Dogs ?

Most houses in Isle of Dogs are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are purchasing in Isle of Dogs so you should seriously consider looking for a Isle of Dogs conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in advising on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions for example obtaining the landlord’spermission to carry out alterations. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the estate where the property is located on an estate. Your lawyer will appraise you on the various issues.

I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord for a lease extension without success. Can I apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Isle of Dogs conveyancing firm to assist?

You certainly can. We can put you in touch with a Isle of Dogs conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Isle of Dogs residence is 12, 14 & 16 Hull Close in May 2010. the Tribunal determined that the premium payable for the acquisition of the freehold to the subject premises was the sum of £18,300 This case related to 3 flats. The remaining number of years on the lease was 101.61 years.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Isle of Dogs

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Isle of Dogs practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • Merchiston Solicitors Ltd, City Reach, 7th Floor, Capital Suite, 5 Greenwich View Place, London, E14 9NN
  • Miller Evans Llp, 19 Pepper Street, London, E14 9RP
  • Curling Moore Solicitors & Advocates, Crystal House (2nd Floor), 10 Lanark Square, Cross Harbour, London, E14 9RE
  • 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

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Isle of Dogs regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Isle of Dogs but also conveyancing throughout 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

Planning law solicitors in Isle of Dogs regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Isle of Dogs practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including planning applications and appeals
  • Beverley Morris & Co Incorporating Peter Egan & Co, 62 Lewisham High Street, London, London, SE13 5JH
  • Beverley Morris & Co, 35 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Villiage, London, SE3 0TJ
  • Adams Solicitors, Adams House, 129 Mile End Road, London, E1 4BG
  • Reynolds Porter Chamberlain Llp, Tower Bridge House, St. Katharines Way, London, E1W 1AA
  • Norton Rose Fulbright Llp, 3 More London Riverside, London, London, SE1 2AQ

Neighboring Locations

Cubitt Town
Isle of Dogs
Millwall
Dockland Settlement
Deptford

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

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