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Conveyancing in Lamorbey : Keep it Local

Reasons to use our Lamorbey conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Notwithstanding what other solicitors tell you it could be important to attend your conveyancer to sign contracts. There are enough parties engaged in a conveyancing transaction without needing to add Royal Mail into the mix.
  • 2 Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in Lamorbey are familiar with the local issues specific to Lamorbey and therefore you may benefit from better advice and speedier conveyancing.
  • 3 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor in the main means that you will receive a more personal touch. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in appointing a large conveyancing firm, your matter is dealt with by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 Personal touch and a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Lamorbey property deals can become significantly more complicated as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with endeavour to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 5 There is a better than average chance that the the solicitors for the other party are based in Lamorbey - if so both parties will be familiar

Examples of recent conveyancing in Lamorbey since January 2025*

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Sale

of detached residence property, Old Farm Avenue, DA15 8AJ completing on 22/01/2025 at a price of £500,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

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Transfer

of apartment Manor Road DA15 7HY, at sale amount of £320,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, obtaining official copies of the title

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Disposal

of semi residence, Birkbeck Road, DA14 4DJ completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £457,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties

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Purchase

of flat Lansdown Road DA14 4EF, purchased for £260,000. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, ordering official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Lamorbey

My previous solicitor has sent a quote for £1700 for fixed fee conveyancing in Lamorbey. I am selling a purpose built detached home for £225,000. Are these conveyancing fees excessive? Is it in excess of the norm for conveyancing in Lamorbey?

The estimate does seem marginally overpriced. If you shop around you may be able to get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by say £125. On the other hand, you maylive to regret choosing an an untested lawyer. Don't forget to enquire that the solicitor can act for your mortgage company. Do make use of our comparison tool to locate a Lamorbey conveyancing firm on the lender’s member panel which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Lamorbey.

Forgive me if this question is silly but I am unseasoned as FTB of a two bedroom flat in Lamorbey. Do I collect the keys to the premises on completion from my solicitor? If this is the case, I will use a High Street conveyancing solicitor in Lamorbey?

There is no need to visit the lawyers office on the day of completion. Conveyancing lawyers for you will transfer the completion advance to the vendor’s lawyers, and shortly after the monies have arrived, you will be called to receive the keys from the selling Agents and start moving into the property. Usually this occurs between 1 and 3pm.

How can we know in advance if a Lamorbey conveyancing solicitor on the Principality panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Lamorbey obtaining recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advocate that you speak with the lawyer conducting your conveyancing.

I am expecting a OIP from TSB this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do TSB recommend any Lamorbey solicitors on the TSB conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?

You will need to appoint Lamorbey solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the TSB conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and TSB through the process.

Various internet forums that I have visited warn that are the main reason for obstruction in Lamorbey house deals. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the top 10 causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Searches are unlikely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in Lamorbey.

I need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Lamorbey for my house move. Can I review a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?

Members of the public may search for published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from investigations started on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find details Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes recorded telephone calls for training purposes.

What are your top tips when it comes to choosing a Lamorbey conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

If you are instructing a conveyancer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Lamorbey conveyancing firm) it is most important that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We suggest that you talk with two or three firms including non Lamorbey conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be of use:

    How many lease extensions have they carried out in Lamorbey in the last year? If they are not ALEP accredited then what is the reason?

I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord for a lease extension without getting anywhere. Can I make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Lamorbey conveyancing firm to represent me?

You certainly can. We can put you in touch with a Lamorbey conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension case for a Lamorbey flat is 103a Footscray Road in January 2014. The tribunal determines that the premium payable for the extended lease should be £34,500 according to the expert witness valuation calculation This case related to 1 flat.

I have been Googling for Lamorbey competitive conveyancing fees. Can I be confident that all the Lamorbey practices that are listed on your website are on the mortgage company conveyancing panel?

The solicitor and licensed conveyancing practices on our directory have advised us that they are on the mortgage company panel and agreed to advise us to take down their listing in the event of removal off of the mortgage company panel. To date we have not been informed by either a lender or a member of the public that the data about a specific Lamorbey conveyancing solicitor being on the bank conveyancing panel is incorrect.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Lamorbey regulated by the SRA

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

  • Woolsey Morris & Kennedy, 100 Station Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 7DT
  • Klr Solicitors Limited, 63a High Steet, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6DW
  • Renier Gillies Limited, 25 High Street, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6ED
  • Braund & Fedrick, 13 Market Parade, High Street, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6EP
  • Tummings Solicitors, 9 Christopher Close, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 8PU

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Lamorbey regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Lamorbey specialising in commercial conveyancing in Lamorbey. This could include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Woolsey Morris & Kennedy, 100 Station Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 7DT
  • Klr Solicitors Limited, 63a High Steet, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6DW
  • Renier Gillies Limited, 25 High Street, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6ED
  • Braund & Fedrick, 13 Market Parade, High Street, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6EP
  • Watts & Leeding, 4 Novar Road, New Eltham, London, SE9 2DN

Planning law solicitors in Lamorbey regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Lamorbey with expertise in planning law. This should include advice on special planning controls
  • Hadfield & Co, 1 Central Avenue, Welling, Kent, DA16 3AX
  • Apex Law Llp, 3 The Pantiles, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5HH
  • Batchelors, Charles House, 35 Widmore Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1RW
  • Wellers Law Group Llp, Tenison House, Tweedy Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 3NF
  • 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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