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Reasons to use our Thamesmead conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Solicitor conveyancing solicitors have very good personal links with Thamesmead estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 2 We are the UKs largest residential conveyancing directory service identifying bank approved property lawyers delivering conveyancing in Thamesmead governed by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 3 Thamesmead conveyancers work in conjunction with Thamesmead estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is provided to home movers every step of the way, with the aim of reducing administrative burdens and transaction times
  • 4 The Thamesmead conveyancing firms that are identified are committed to supplying the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and investors in Thamesmead
  • 5 Thamesmead solicitors are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Thamesmead since January 2025*

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of semi-detached residence, Clock Tower Mews, SE28 8FA completing on 31/01/2025 at a price of £342,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

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of terraced premises, 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 seller for signature in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties

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of terraced premises, Abbey Grove, SE2 9EX completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £465,000. The legal transfer of property 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

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of flat Shortlands Close DA17 5QY, at buying consideration of £232,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Thamesmead

My partner and I are acquiring our first house. Our lawyer has messagedto check if we would like to take out supplemental conveyancing searches. We are really unsure what's appropriate for conveyancing in Thamesmead

The type of Thamesmead conveyancing searches should be triggered based primarily on the property, the location, the likelihood of any of these risks, your knowledge of the area and risks, your overall attitude to risk. What matters is that you properly comprehend what information each search could give you. Then you can make a decision if you consider that you need that search. Should you be unclear, ask the lawyer to recommend.

Why do I have to pay up front when it comes to conveyancing in Thamesmead?

If you are buying a property in Thamesmead your lawyer will request that you to provide them with monies to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. This will be the total of the cost of the Local Authority Search. When the deposit is payable against the purchase price then this should be required shortly in advance of contracts are exchanged. The closing balance that is due will be payable shortly before completion.

After reading online forums for a cheap lawyer in Thamesmead, most advise that I should look for a CQS kitemarked lawyer. Can you explain what CQS is?

Thamesmead Conveyancing Quality Scheme solicitors have obtained accreditation under the Law Society's Scheme (CQS) CQS was brought about to establish evidence of quality standards in the home moving process. CQS helps home movers to identify practices that provide a quality residential conveyancing. Thamesmead is one of the many areas in England and Wales in which CQS are based. The conveyancing scheme requires law firms to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-certification, spot checks and yearly assessments in order to maintain CQS status. It is available to solicitors and not licensed conveyancers and has the support of the Association of British Insurers.

I need some fast conveyancing in Thamesmead as I have a deadline to complete within 3 weeks. Fortunately I do not require a mortgage. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are not getting a home loan you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no solicitor would recommend that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Thamesmead the following are instances of what can show up and therefore impact the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Thamesmead. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Thamesmead

    The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? 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.

How much experience do your Thamesmead conveyancing solicitors have with Help To Buy, Shared Equity and similar schemes?

Thamesmead conveyancing lawyers help thousands of people move home every year and assisted plenty of clients through the Help To Buy scheme. The chances are that whatever makes your case unique Thamesmead conveyancers have worked on recent similar cases.

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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 Licensed Conveyancers in Thamesmead regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Thamesmead but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Cain Associates Llp, 297 The Broadway, DA6 8DG
  • Suriya & Douglas, Suite B, 7th Floor, Charter House, IG1 1UF
  • T J Ball & Company, 49 Leytonstone Road, E15 1JA

Planning law solicitors in Thamesmead regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Thamesmead with expertise in planning law. This may include advice on planning applications and appeals
  • 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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