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

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in North Woolwich is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 We are the UKs most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory listing mortgage company approved law practices conducting conveyancing in North Woolwich regulated and authorised by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 3 On the balance of probabilities the other side’s conveyancers are based in North Woolwich - if so sets of solicitors are likely to have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 4 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these organisations are often based hundreds of miles away with limited understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in North Woolwich
  • 5 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor usually results in a more bespoke service. Sometimes when dealing with a an online conveyancing factory, your transaction is dealt with by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.

Examples of recent conveyancing in North Woolwich since January 2025*

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of apartment Duke Of Wellington Avenue SE18 6PD, at sale sum of £580,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, securing official copies of the title

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Transfer

of apartment Woolwich High Street SE18 6EA, at buying consideration of £355,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

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Purchase

of flat Marlborough Road SE18 6RU, sold for £570,000. Leasehold conveyancing due diligence included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, ordering official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

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Purchase

of flat Marlborough Road SE18 6RE, acquired for £452,500. Leasehold conveyancing work included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, ordering official copies of the title

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in North Woolwich

I selected a North Woolwich based solicitor for our conveyancing in North Woolwich yesterday. Reviewing the Ts and Cs I seeI am on the hook for charges even if the sale aborts. Would I be best advised to select an on-line solicitor practice promising no move no charge conveyancing in North Woolwich?

Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is offered then the conveyancing charges will generally be uplifted to counteract the conveyances that abort. You should be mindful that these schemes generally do not protect you from expenditure by way of example North Woolwich conveyancing search costs.

The vendors of the house we are looking to purchase are using a conveyancing practitioner in North Woolwich who has recommended a preliminary agreement with a payment two thousand pounds. Are such contracts promoted for North Woolwich conveyancing transactions?

There are two main drawbacks with entering into any lock out agreement (sometimes termed a no-shop agreement) is that it takes away the focus from moving forward with the conveyancing process, so unless it requires minimal or no negotiation then it may transpire to be a hindrance. It is not promoted amongst North Woolwich conveyancing solicitors as a result. A further concern is the extent of the remedies available - a jilted buyer is not likely to be granted an injunction to prohibit the seller selling to an alternative purchaser, so the only remedy available under the agreement will be the reimbursement of abortive costs and, in restricted circumstances, the extra payment of damages.

We hope to to purchase with Coventry BS. We have called around locally but am unable to find a North Woolwich conveyancing firm on the Coventry BS approved list. Please you help?

You should make use of the find a lender approved solicitor tool on this site. Please choose the lender and type North Woolwich or your preferred area and you will see a number of lawyer based in North Woolwich or near you.

Do I need to pay for insurance to protect me from financial exposure to chancel repairs when acquiring a house in North Woolwich?

Unless a prior purchase of the property completed post 12 October 2013 you could assume that lawyers handling conveyancing in North Woolwich to continue to suggest a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in North Woolwich?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in North Woolwich. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

In surfing the world wide web for the phrase on line conveyancing in North Woolwich it reveals many conveyancersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancer for purchase transaction?

The preferential method of choosing the right conveyancer is via personal testimonial, so ask colleagues and family who have bought a property in North Woolwich or a reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in North Woolwich differ, so it's a good idea to obtain a minimum of four fee calculations from varying types of solicitors. Be sure to seek confirmation what costs in the quote includes.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in North Woolwich regulated by the SRA

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

  • Hughes-narborough & Thomas, 83-85 Powis Street, London, SE18 6JX
  • Anaysse-jacobs Solicitors, First Floor Offices, 33-35 Powis Street, London, London, SE18 6HZ
  • H E Thomas & Co, 16 Beresford Square, London, SE18 6AY
  • Whitehorse Solicitors, Island Business Centre, 18-36 Wellington Street, London, SE18 6PF
  • Atlantic Solicitors, Suite 209 Island Business Centre, 18-36 Wellington Street, Woolwich, London, London, SE18 6PF

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in North Woolwich regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in North Woolwich but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Cain Associates Llp, 297 The Broadway, DA6 8DG
  • T J Ball & Company, 49 Leytonstone Road, E15 1JA
  • Suriya & Douglas, Suite B, 7th Floor, Charter House, IG1 1UF
  • Walter Saunders, 382 Brockley Road, SE4 2BY

Planning law solicitors in North Woolwich regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in North Woolwich specialising in planning law. This could include advice on compulsory purchases in North Woolwich
  • Hadfield & Co, 1 Central Avenue, Welling, Kent, DA16 3AX
  • Beverley Morris & Co, 35 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Villiage, London, SE3 0TJ
  • Apex Law Llp, 3 The Pantiles, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5HH
  • Beverley Morris & Co Incorporating Peter Egan & Co, 62 Lewisham High Street, London, London, SE13 5JH
  • Abdullah Solicitors, 56 Mansfield Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 3BD

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

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