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Choosing the right solicitor is the most important decision when it comes to your Thamesmead conveyancing

Reasons to use our Thamesmead conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Thamesmead property lawyers work in partnership with Thamesmead estate agents, developers, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is provided to clients every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 2 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor in the main means that you will receive a more personal touch. Online forums often suggest that in using a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.
  • 3 The companies listed on our directory have a variation of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.
  • 4 Thamesmead lawyers have a significant advantage when it comes to Thamesmead conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can affect your conveyancing
  • 5 Over the years Thamesmead property lawyer have developed valuable working relationships with Thamesmead local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of handling your conveyancing in Thamesmead.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Thamesmead since December 2024*

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of semi property, Courtland Grove, SE28 8PA completing on 03/01/2025 at a price of £354,500. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

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Sale

of terraced residence, Clock Tower Mews, SE28 8FA completing on 31/01/2025 at a price of £342,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

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Transfer

of detached residence residence, Waterside Close, SE28 0GT completing on 29/01/2025 at a price of £350,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion, agreeing completion date with parties

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Transfer

of terraced residence, Newmarsh Road, SE28 8TA completing on 06/01/2025 at a price of £355,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Thamesmead

Various online forums that I have come across warn that are the number one reason for obstruction in Thamesmead conveyancing transactions. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the conclusions of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the common causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Searches are not likely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Thamesmead.

I have recentlybecome aware that Wolstenholmes have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Thamesmead for a purchase of a leasehold flat 10 months ago. How can I check that the property is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest method to check if the premises is in your name, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Thamesmead conveyancing specialists.

I have been on the look out for a flat up to £305k and identified one near me in Thamesmead I like with open areas and railway links nearby, however it's only got 61 years on the lease. There is not much else in Thamesmead suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a lease with such few years left?

If you require a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term will likely be a potential deal breaker. Discount the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you could ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer regarding this.

I am using a search engine for the term cheap conveyancing in Thamesmead it brings up many solicitorslocally. How do I determine which is the right property lawyer for me?

The preferential way of seeking a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted recommendation, so enquire of colleagues and family who have acquired a property in Thamesmead or a local estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Thamesmead differ, so it's a good idea to request at least three quotes from varying types of companies. Make sure that you clarify that the fees are fixed.

I want to rent out my leasehold flat in Thamesmead. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Is permission from the freeholder required?

A lease governs relations between the landlord and you the leaseholder; specifically, it will say if subletting is not allowed, or permitted but only subject to certain caveats. The rule is that if the lease contains no expres ban or restriction, subletting is permitted. Most leases in Thamesmead do not prevent an absolute prevention of subletting – such a provision would undoubtedly devalue the property. In most cases there is a basic requirement that the owner notifies the freeholder, possibly sending a copy of the tenancy agreement.

I inherited a a ground floor purpose built flat in Thamesmead. Given that I can not reach agreement with the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the premium due for a lease extension?

in cases where there is a missing freeholder or where there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the LVT to arrive at the price.

An example of a Lease Extension case for a Thamesmead flat is Various @ Colombus Square in January 2012. the Tribunal calculated the premiums to be paid for new leases for each of the flats in Mariners Walk to be £3822 and the premium to be paid for the new lease of 2 Knights Court to be £4439. This case related to 13 flats. The remaining number of years on the lease was 76 years.

Your search tool is useful but there are many lawyers listed near Thamesmead being on the lender conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a specific firm on the conveyancing panel for our mortgage company?

We do not recommend specific Thamesmead firms as the right Thamesmead conveyancing firm for you depends on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a local firm with Thamesmead knowledge or you might be looking for the low cost conveyancing. We recommend that you speak to 3 or 4 lawyers listed before you make your choice..

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Thamesmead regulated by the SRA

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

  • Toltops Solicitors, 41 Manton Road, Greenwich, London, London, SE2 0JE
  • Margaret Olusegun, 3 The View, London, Bexley, SE2 0DX
  • Apex Law Llp, 3 The Pantiles, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5HH
  • Rees Myers Solicitors, Gunnery House, 9 - 11 Gunnery Terrace, Royal Arsenal, London, SE18 6SW
  • A&c Solicitors, 2nd Floor, 7-9 Woolwich New Road, London, SE18 6EX

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Thamesmead

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Thamesmead with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • Bloomfield Solicitors, The Thames Innovation Centre, 2 Veridion Way, Erith, Kent, DA18 4AL
  • Toltops Solicitors, 41 Manton Road, Greenwich, London, London, SE2 0JE
  • Margaret Olusegun, 3 The View, London, Bexley, SE2 0DX
  • Aa & Co Solicitors, 60 A Plumstead High Street, Plumstead, London, SE18 1SL
  • A O & Associates Solicitors, 51 Lakedale Road, London, London, SE18 1PR

Planning law solicitors in Thamesmead regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Thamesmead specialising in planning law. This may include advice on compulsory purchases in Thamesmead
  • Apex Law Llp, 3 The Pantiles, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5HH
  • Hadfield & Co, 1 Central Avenue, Welling, Kent, DA16 3AX
  • Abdullah Solicitors, 56 Mansfield Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 3BD
  • Kenneth Elliott & Rowe, Enterprise House, 18 Eastern Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 3PJ
  • Kenneth Elliott And Rowe Llp, Enterprise House, 18 Eastern Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 3PJ

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

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