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Main reasons to use our service to assist you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Orpington

  • 1 Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in Orpington have a grasp oflocal issues peculiar to Orpington and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and speedier conveyancing.
  • 2 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Orpington is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 3 Orpington lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Orpington conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 4 Property lawyer conveyancing lawyers have very good personal links with Orpington estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 5 On the balance of probabilities the the conveyancers for the other party have offices in Orpington - if so both parties will be familiar

Examples of recent conveyancing in Orpington since November 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Orpington

It has taken forever and a day but a mortgage agreement from Nationwide for the refinancing of my 2 bedroom maisonette is coming by the end of next week. Are you able to suggest a cheap conveyancing law firm in Orpington?

You have come to the wrong site to search for a cheap conveyancing solicitors in Orpington. Our intention is to offer affordable conveyancing but we do not aim to advertise as being the cheapest. Do not be seduced by organisations offering the bait of ninety nine pound conveyancing in Orpington. In your best case scenario, in being led by cheap conveyancing, you will get your money’s worth and at worst you will end up invoiced for additional fees and still not receive the service required.

The housing market in Orpington is heating up. What can I do to expedite matters?

In the event that the seller is applying pressure to complete it is advisable to make sure that your conveyancer is familiar with the location as they will make use of local contacts and knowledge. It is even conceivable that they may have handled previousproperties in the same neighbourhood. You would be best advised to use a Orpington conveyancing solicitor. Second, double check that the conveyancing firm is on the member panel. It is said that nearly one in five of Orpington conveyancing deals are delayed or derailed after finding out that a buyer’s conveyancer was not on their mortgage lender’s panel. In many cases this discovery resulted in the legal process being held up by almost 21 days. It is said that this issue affects in the region of one hundred thousand home moves every year. Almost all Orpington conveyancing practices can not act for certain mortgage companies so do check at the outset.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our property are lost. The conveyancers who did the conveyancing in Orpington 10 years ago have long since closed. What are my next steps?

Gone are the days when you need to hold title official documentation to establish that you are the registered proprietor of land or property, as the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a flat up to £305k and identified one round the corner in Orpington I like with open areas and transport links in the vicinity, however it only has 49 years on the lease. There is not much else in Orpington suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a short lease?

Should you need a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term may be an issue. Discount the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing owner has owned the premises for a minimum of twenty four months you could request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer regarding this.

In searching the world wide web for the phrase cheap conveyancing in Orpington it shows results of numerous property lawyersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancer for the sale of my house?

The ideal method of choosing the right conveyancer is through a trusted testimonial, so enquire of colleagues and family who have bought a property in Orpington or the local estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Orpington differ, so it's sensible to secure a minimum of three fee calculations from different companies. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.

I only have 72 years remaining on my flat in Orpington. I am keen to extend my lease but my freeholder is can not be found. What should I do?

If you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be extended by the Court. However, you will be required to prove that you have done all that could be expected to locate the lessor. In some cases a specialist may be useful to try and locate and to produce an expert document to be accepted by the court as proof that the landlord can not be located. It is advisable to get professional help from a solicitor both on devolving into the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Orpington.

I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord to extend my lease without any joy. Can a leaseholder make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Orpington conveyancing firm to represent me?

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

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Orpington premises is 1 Southlands Court Southlands Road in September 2013. The Leasehold Valuation Tribunal determined that the premium to be paid by the tenant on the grant of a new lease, in accordance with section 56 and Schedule 13 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 was £30,541 This case related to 1 flat. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 50.57 years.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Orpington regulated by the SRA

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

  • Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd, Valiant House, 12 Knoll Rise, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0PG
  • Thomas Dunton Solicitors, 217-219 High Street, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0NZ
  • Pumfrey & Lythaby, 155-159 High Street, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0LN
  • Beynons, 113 Glentrammon Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6DQ
  • Pishon Gold Limited, Chislehurst Business Centre, 1 Bromley Lane, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 6LH

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Orpington regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

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

Planning law solicitors in Orpington regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Orpington with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Batchelors, Charles House, 35 Widmore Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1RW
  • Wellers Law Group Llp, Tenison House, Tweedy Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 3NF
  • A E Short, 144 Bromley Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 6PG
  • Hadfield & Co, 1 Central Avenue, Welling, Kent, DA16 3AX

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

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