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Logical reasons to let us help you select a local conveyancing solicitor in St Paul's Cray

  • 1 The companies identified on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.
  • 2 Property lawyer conveyancing firms have extremely good personal connections with St Paul's Cray estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 3 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in St Paul's Cray is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 4 St Paul's Cray conveyancers work in conjunction with St Paul's Cray estate agents, developers, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is provided to clients every step of the way, offering all the legal expertise and support you require
  • 5 Notwithstanding what alternative solicitors say it may be necessary to attend your conveyancer to execute contracts. There are various parties with involved in a conveyancing transaction without needing to include Royal Mail into the pot.

Examples of recent conveyancing in St Paul's Cray since January 2025*

Disposal

of detached residence premises, Swan Close, BR5 2NA completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £470,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

Transfer

of detached residence property, Clarendon Way, BR7 6RG completing on 09/01/2025 at a price of £950,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

Sale

of house residence, Clarendon Way, BR7 6RF completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £1,225,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Sale

of semi-detached residence, Friar Road, BR5 2BP completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £545,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, ordering official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in St Paul's Cray

I'm in the process of changing my domestic home loan to a Buy to Let Lloyds TSB Bank mortgage. I was told by my mortgage that I must appoint a solicitor as part of the process. I got in contact with the same St Paul's Cray conveyancing firm who acted on my behalf when I initially acquired the house. The quote sent of £550 has shocked me as its a refinance than a sale or purchase.

The estimate does seem a little steep. If you you were to look around you may be able to trim some of the expense by perhaps £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, providing that you were satisfied with the conveyancing the firm provided you maylive to rue choosing an an unknown lawyer. If is important to be sure that the solicitor can also act for Lloyds TSB Bank. Do make use of our search tool to get a quote a St Paul's Cray conveyancing firm on the Lloyds TSB Bank conveyancing panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in St Paul's Cray.

Can the conveyancing lawyers identified via your search tool conduct conveyancing in St Paul's Cray by way of an attended exchange?

There are a few conveyancing specialists who can conduct one day exchanges. Do call us to secure a conveyancing quote and details as to availability.

My father informed me that in purchasing a property in St Paul's Cray there could be various restrictions affecting the ability to carry out external alterations to the property. Is this right?

We are aware of a number of properties in St Paul's Cray which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to perform external changes. Part of the conveyancing in St Paul's Cray should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

How can we tell if a St Paul's Cray conveyancing solicitor on the Nottingham panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in St Paul's Cray seeking recommendations is a sensible starting point. 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 which is cheap as chips. We would always advise that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your transaction.

Two weeks ago we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Clydesdale. St Paul's Cray conveyancing practitioners are instructed. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Clydesdale?

There is no definitive answer here. Have Clydesdale done the valuation? Have you informed Clydesdale as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. St Paul's Cray is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in St Paul's Cray are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside St Paul's Cray you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in St Paul's Cray may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

As co-executor for the will of my aunt I am disposing of a property in Swansea but reside in St Paul's Cray. My lawyer (based 235 miles from meneeds me to sign a statutory declaration before completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing solicitor in St Paul's Cray who can attest this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or qualified solicitor will do regardless of whether they are St Paul's Cray based

I need to find a bank panel solicitor in St Paul's Cray. Can you assist?

It is not clear why you need a St Paul's Cray panel solicitor but in any event, if you can not find one on our search tool you will need to speak directly to the mortgage company to find out which solicitors in St Paul's Cray are on their panel . If you do find such a firm in St Paul's Cray not listed please direct them to our site to list. After all the cost is only one £1 a month

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in St Paul's Cray

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in St Paul's Cray practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

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

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in St Paul's Cray regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in St Paul's Cray practicing in commercial conveyancing in St Paul's Cray. This may include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Pumfrey & Lythaby, 155-159 High Street, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0LN
  • Thomas Dunton Solicitors, 217-219 High Street, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0NZ
  • Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd, Valiant House, 12 Knoll Rise, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0PG
  • Braund & Fedrick, 13 Market Parade, High Street, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6EP
  • Strube & Co, 70 St James Way, Sidcup, Kent, London, Kent, DA14 5HF

Planning law solicitors in St Paul's Cray regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in St Paul's Cray with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Batchelors, Charles House, 35 Widmore Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1RW
  • Wellers Law Group Llp, Tenison House, Tweedy Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 3NF
  • Hadfield & Co, 1 Central Avenue, Welling, Kent, DA16 3AX
  • A E Short, 144 Bromley Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 6PG
  • Apex Law Llp, 3 The Pantiles, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5HH

Neighboring Locations

Chislehurst
Sidcup
Foots Cray
Ruxley
St Paul's Cray
Goddington
Orpington
St Mary Cray

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