Why do I have to pay up front for my conveyancing in Thamesmead?
If you are buying a property in Thamesmead your lawyer will request that you put them with monies to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. Generally this is needed to cover the fees of the conveyancing searches. When the deposit is payable against the total price then this should be asked for immediately ahead of exchange of contracts. The final balance that is needed should be transferred shortly before completion.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Thamesmead. My lender is Accord Mortgages
Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 10/10/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I require quick conveyancing in Thamesmead as I am under a deadline to complete inside 2 weeks. Fortunately I do not require a mortgage. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?
If.Given you are are a mortgage free purchaser you have the choice not to do searches although no lawyer would advise that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Thamesmead the following are examples of issues that can show up and therefore affect market value: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Fees, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...
I used Stirling Law a few years ago for my conveyancing in Thamesmead. I now require my papers but the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?
You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Thamesmead of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on last month in what was supposed to be a quick, no chain conveyancing. Thamesmead is the location of the property. Can you offer any advice?
Flying freeholds in Thamesmead are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Thamesmead you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Thamesmead 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 property.
Been on the hunt for a solicitor for leasehold sale conveyancing in Thamesmead. I'm selling, simple no mortgage to pay off, no rush, no onward purchase. Received a quote from a conveyancer for nine hundred pounds plus VAT which is a little expensive given that its so straightforward. Is it possible to find less expensive fees for conveyancing in Thamesmead?
As it’s a sale only, 475 + VAT should be about the best for sale conveyancing in Thamesmead.