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

Reasons to use our Ratcliff conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these companies are often located hundreds of miles away with limited understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Ratcliff
  • 2 Notwithstanding what other companies inform you it may be important to attend your conveyancer to execute documents. There are enough parties with an interest in a homemove without having to add Royal Mail into the mix.
  • 3 Lawyer conveyancing firms have extremely good personal connections with Ratcliff selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 4 Personal touch and a wealth of experience are key benefits that you should seek when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Ratcliff conveyancing can be made significantly more stressful due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed strive to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 5 Ratcliff lawyers have a significant advantage when it comes to Ratcliff conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that will impact your home move

Examples of recent conveyancing in Ratcliff since December 2024*

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Sale

of flat Princes Riverside Road SE16 5RH, at buying sum of £1,050,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

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Disposal

of apartment Garnet Street E1W 3RA, at sale amount of £325,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties

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Transfer

of terraced property, Keel Close, SE16 6BX completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £708,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

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Transfer

of terraced premises, Eleanor Close, SE16 6PE completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £620,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Ratcliff

Our bank has suggested solicitors on their panel based in Ratcliff but I would rather use a conveyancing lawyer in Ratcliff round the corner to me. Can you help?

Not all Ratcliff conveyancing solicitors are on all banks conveyancing panel. Use the above search tool to choose a Ratcliff conveyancing conveyancer on the on the mortgage company panel.

I need some expedited conveyancing in Ratcliff as I am faced with pressure to exchange contracts in less than one month. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

As you are not taking a home loan you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no conveyancer would recommend that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Ratcliff the following are instances of issues that can appear and adversely affect future mortgageability: Enforcement Notices, Outstanding Fees, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Ratcliff. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Ratcliff

    Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Ratcliff ahead of appointing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor advised that some banks tend not give a mortgage on this type of home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can check with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Ratcliff. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Ratcliff especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Ratcliff.

I am using a search engine for the phrase cheap conveyancing in Ratcliff it shows results of many solicitorsin the area. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancer for my move?

The best method of finding the right conveyancer is via trusted recommendation, so ask colleagues and those you trust who have purchased a property in Ratcliff or a respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Ratcliff vary, so it's sensible to obtain a minimum of four costs illustrations from varying types of property lawyers. Make sure that you clarify what costs in the quote includes.

Partway through the sale of a leasehold flat in Ratcliff. Conveyancing lawyers are doing their job but we are being charged an extortionate amount from the managing agents. To date we have paid £237 for a leasehold management information and then another £200 plus VAT for supplemental queries supplied by the purchaser's property lawyer.

Neither you or your solicitor will have any sway over the level of the fee for this information however the typical costs for the information for Ratcliff leasehold property is £355. For Ratcliff conveyancing transactions it is customary for the owner to cover the charges. The freeholder or their agents are not duty bound to address these questions most will be content to do so - albeit often at exorbitant prices disproportionate to the work involved. Regretfully there is no legislation that mandates capped fees for administrative tasks. There is no legal time limit by which they are duty bound to provide the information.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Ratcliff regulated by the SRA

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

  • Gawor & Co, New Crane Wharf, New Crane Place, Wapping, London, London, E1W 3TS
  • Hsr Solicitors, Victoria House, 526 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HY
  • Harris Waters & Co, Dundee Court, 73 Wapping High Street, London, Greater London, E1W 2YG
  • Hafiz & Haque Solicitors, 18 Cavell Street, London, E1 2HP
  • Nabas International Lawyers Llp, City Business Centre, Lower Road, Unit 23, London, London, SE16 2XB

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Ratcliff regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Ratcliff practicing in commercial conveyancing in Ratcliff. This will likely include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Gawor & Co, New Crane Wharf, New Crane Place, Wapping, London, London, E1W 3TS
  • Hsr Solicitors, Victoria House, 526 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HY
  • Harris Waters & Co, Dundee Court, 73 Wapping High Street, London, Greater London, E1W 2YG
  • Hafiz & Haque Solicitors, 18 Cavell Street, London, E1 2HP
  • Nabas International Lawyers Llp, City Business Centre, Lower Road, Unit 23, London, London, SE16 2XB

Planning law solicitors in Ratcliff regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Ratcliff specialising in planning law. This could include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Adams Solicitors, Adams House, 129 Mile End Road, London, E1 4BG
  • Reynolds Porter Chamberlain Llp, Tower Bridge House, St. Katharines Way, London, E1W 1AA
  • Clyde & Co Llp, The St. Botolph Building, 138 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7AR
  • Norton Rose Fulbright Llp, 3 More London Riverside, London, London, SE1 2AQ
  • Laytons Solicitors Llp, 5th Floor, 2 More London Riverside, London, SE1 2AP

Neighboring Locations

Stepney
 Limehouse
Wapping
Ratcliff
Shadwell
Surrey Quays
 Rotherhithe

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

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