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Main reasons to let us assist you select a local conveyancing solicitor in Longlands

  • 1 Longlands conveyancing lawyers are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 2 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Longlands is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 3 Using a a family Solicitor on the whole results in a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, your transaction is handled by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 No matter what any alternative companies inform you it could be necessary to pop into your conveyancer to sign documents. Too many 3rd parties are already engaged in a conveyancing transaction without having to add the postman into the mix.
  • 5 Our site is the only site offering you the ability to ensure that your property ownership legalities in Longlands will be carried out by a property lawyer on your bank member panel.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Longlands since December 2024*

Transfer

of apartment Blenheim Court DA14 6QQ, at buying price of £320,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, ordering official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

Sale

of detached residence property, Bedford Road, DA15 7JP completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £438,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

Sale

of semi residence, Chartwell Close, SE9 3UQ completing on 14/01/2025 at a price of £500,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: securing official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

Conveyance

of flat Taylors Close DA14 6TL, purchased for £218,000. Leasehold conveyancing due diligence included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Longlands

It is is a decade since I bought my home in Longlands. Conveyancing lawyers have now been instructed on the sale but I am unable to find the deeds. Will this cause complications?

You need not be too concerned. First the deeds may be kept by the mortgage company or they may be archived with the solicitor who handled the purchase. Secondly in all probability the property will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you own the property by your conveyancing lawyers procuring current official copies of the land registers. Nearly all conveyancing in Longlands involves registered property but in the rare situation where your property is not registered it adds to the complexity but is resolvable.

I am considering applying for a HSBC mortgage for purchase of a newly converted (under development) in Longlands with 60% loan to value. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for HSBC ?

In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the HSBC conveyancing panel, but HSBC would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same transaction.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our house are lost. The conveyancers who handled the conveyancing in Longlands 4 years ago no longer exist. What do I do?

Nowadays there are duplicates made of almost everything, and your conveyancer will know precisely where to look for all the appropriate paperwork so you can buy or sell your house without any difficulty. Where copies are not available, your lawyer can put in place insurance or indemnities protecting you against future claims on your premises.

How does conveyancing in Longlands differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Longlands approach us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is ready to move into. This is because builders in Longlands typically buy the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Longlands or who has acted in the same development.

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I've found a house that appears to be perfect, at a great figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have just found out that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are issues buying a leasehold house in Longlands. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been appointed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Longlands ?

Most houses in Longlands are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are buying in Longlands so you should seriously consider looking for a Longlands conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a tenant you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions such as obtaining the landlord’spermission to carry out changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the house is located on an estate. Your solicitor will appraise you on the various issues.

Following months of negotiations we cannot agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Longlands. Does the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal have jurisdiction to calculate the appropriate figures?

Most certainly. We are happy to put you in touch with a Longlands conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Longlands premises 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.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Longlands

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Longlands practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Watts & Leeding, 4 Novar Road, New Eltham, London, SE9 2DN
  • Woolsey Morris & Kennedy, 100 Station Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 7DT
  • Renier Gillies Limited, 25 High Street, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6ED
  • Braund & Fedrick, 13 Market Parade, High Street, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6EP
  • Preston Mellor Harrison, 30 High Street, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 5AS

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Longlands regulated by the CLC

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

Planning law solicitors in Longlands regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Longlands specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • Hadfield & Co, 1 Central Avenue, Welling, Kent, DA16 3AX
  • Batchelors, Charles House, 35 Widmore Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1RW
  • Wellers Law Group Llp, Tenison House, Tweedy Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 3NF
  • Apex Law Llp, 3 The Pantiles, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5HH
  • 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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