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Top reasons to use our service to assist you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in St Paul's Cray

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors 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 high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 The St Paul's Cray conveyancing practitioners that we work with are dedicated to supplying the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and remortgagors in St Paul's Cray
  • 3 St Paul's Cray conveyancers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 4 St Paul's Cray conveyancers have a significant advantage when it comes to St Paul's Cray conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can impact your home move
  • 5 Excellent communication and a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should seek when selecting conveyancing solicitors. St Paul's Cray conveyancing can become significantly more stressful due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed strive to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.

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

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in St Paul's Cray

My husband and I are buying a 1 bedroom flat in St Paul's Cray with a mortgage. We would like to retain our St Paul's Cray solicitor, but the lender advise she’s not on their "panel". It appears that we have no option but to instruct one of the mortgage company panel firms or keep our St Paul's Cray solicitor and pay for one of their panel lawyers to represent them. We consider that this is unjust; are we not able to require that the mortgage company use our St Paul's Cray lawyer ?

Unfortunately,no. Your mortgage offer is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the lender’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your St Paul's Cray conveyancing solicitor to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.

All was ready to complete my purchase in St Paul's Cray next Thursday. My conveyancer now wants me to supply her with proof of content and building insurance for the property as he says that he has to check this in his capacity as lawyer for the bank. What risks does the bank expect the insurance to cover?

All property lawyers on acting for mortgage companies would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook instructions. These obligations are not limited to conveyancing in St Paul's Cray.

I am close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our property in St Paul's Cray and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. Any high street St Paul's Cray conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers are using an online conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in St Paul's Cray. We have lived in St Paul's Cray for three years we know that this is a non issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to seek confirmation that there is no issue.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You should check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same illness)

How does conveyancing in St Paul's Cray differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in St Paul's Cray come to us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is completed. This is because house builders in St Paul's Cray typically buy the land, 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 conveyancers 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in St Paul's Cray or who has acted in the same development.

My father has urged me to instruct his conveyancers in St Paul's Cray. Should I use them?

There are no two ways about it the best way to select a conveyancing solicitor is to get referrals from friends or family who have experience in using the solicitor you're are thinking of instructing.

Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to pop into the offices of the mortgage company conveyancing panel solicitor to sign the mortgage deed? If so, I will appoint a lawyer who conducts conveyancing in St Paul's Cray as it will be easier to pop in to their offices if required.

Most conveyancing panel lawyers for the lender undertake all of the work via the post, internet or over the phone. This means that they can undertake your Conveyancing Transaction no matter where you live in England or Wales. YOu dont have to use a conveyancing solicitor in St Paul's Cray. it would nevertheless be wise to check if you can still book an appointment to go into appointed conveyancing lawyer if you prefer.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in St Paul's Cray regulated by the SRA

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

  • Pumfrey & Lythaby, 155-159 High Street, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0LN
  • 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
  • Braund & Fedrick, 13 Market Parade, High Street, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6EP

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in St Paul's Cray regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

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

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

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in St Paul's Cray specialising in planning law. This may include advice on compulsory purchases in St Paul's Cray
  • 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

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

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