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Main reasons to let us help you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in The Ridgeway

  • 1 The Ridgeway lawyers have a crucial edge when it comes to The Ridgeway conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will impact your sale or purchase
  • 2 The Ridgeway solicitor are the linchpin to a successful The Ridgeway home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 3 On the balance of probabilities the other side’s conveyancers are based in The Ridgeway - if so sets of lawyers will be familiar
  • 4 The Ridgeway conveyancers work in partnership with The Ridgeway estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible
  • 5 We are the UKs most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory listing mortgage company approved property lawyers delivering conveyancing in The Ridgeway regulated and authorised by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

Examples of recent conveyancing in The Ridgeway since January 2025*

Transfer

of semi 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: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, setting up the completion formalities

Disposal

of house property, 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: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

Acquisition

of flat Tideslea Path SE28 0LZ, at a price of £270,000. Leasehold conveyancing due diligence included: sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion, ordering official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

Conveyance

of apartment Pettacre Close SE28 0PB, purchased for £260,000. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in The Ridgeway

We have rather pushy vendors who has suggested a preliminary contract with a payment 6,000. Is it wise to enter into such agreements?

This form of arrangement isn't common in The Ridgeway, conveyancers are not keen on them as they divert attention from the main conveyancing focus and if you end up losing your deposit then the lawyer is left exposed. In addition, there is no assurance that just because the vendor has executed an exclusivity agreement they will sell to you. They may be in contravention of the contract if they receive a big enough incentive to do so because an aggrieved purchaser with the benefit of a lockout agreement will still have to show losses as a consequence of the breach and these may not amount to the extra amount that the owner may obtain by breaking the contract, no matter how morally reprehensible the behaviour is.

In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in The Ridgeway? What am I being asked for?

To satisfy the Money Laundering Regulations any The Ridgeway conveyancing firm will require evidence of your identity in all conveyancing matters. This is normally satisfied by provision of a passport and an original bank statement or utility bill evidencing your correct address.

Under Money Laundering Regulations, property lawyers are required to check not just the ID of conveyancing clients but also the source of fund that they receive in respect of any matter. An unwillingness to disclose this will result in your lawyer ending their retainer with you, as clearly this will cause a conflict between the set Regulations and a refusal to disclose.

Your conveyancers will have an obligation to notify the appropriate authorities should they consider that any monies received by them may contravene the Money Laundering Regulations.

I have 70 years remaining on my lease and need a lease extension for my flat in The Ridgeway. Conveyancing solicitors on the Accord Mortgages panel can deal with such extensions right?

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 24/4/2025 the requirements read as follows :

85 years from the date of completion of the mortgage. Please ensure that you explain the implications of a short term lease to the borrower.

There are numerous conveyancing solicitors in The Ridgeway but how do I know who I should use?

Do not opt for the cheapest The Ridgeway conveyancing quote. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of time.

Have just purchased a probate house at auction in The Ridgeway. Conveyancing is necessary. What are my next steps?

Now that you have to in every practical sense signed on the dotted line you now have to choose a conveyancing practitioner soon as you will have a pending deadline in which to complete the deal. An auction property will have an associated legal set of papers. This will include most,if not all of the documents that your lawyer will need. If you have purchased leasehold premises the conveyancing papers should provide a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing paperwork specific to leasehold premises. You must hand this to your appointed conveyancing solicitor at the earliest opportunity. You also need to ensure that your finances are organised to complete on the date specified in the contract.

How can we know in advance if a The Ridgeway conveyancing solicitor on the Barclays panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in The Ridgeway getting recommendations is a sensible start. 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 recommend that you speak with the lawyer conducting your conveyancing.

Should I be suspicious that brokers that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use an online conveyancing firm rather than a High Street The Ridgeway conveyancing firm?

As is the case with many service providers, often recommendations from family and friends can be worth their weight in gold. Nevertheless there are numerous parties with a keen interest in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, financial adviser and banks might all put forward conveyancers to retain. On occasion the conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but occasionally there might be a commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You have the discretion to appoint your preferred lawyer. However, bear in mind that the majority of banks operate an approved list of solicitors you are obliged to use for the lender related work in your transaction.

I acquired a property in The Ridgeway last 25/1/2024 and to date it is still not recorded with HMLR. It is part of a new estate and my conveyancer told me that it can take 12 months to complete the registration formalities. I have called HM Land Registry directly and they say that the original application was cancelled due to questions not being addressed in time. Do I need to be concerned?

It is your lawyer that you must contact in order to satisfy any concerns which have arisen as part of the registration process for your The Ridgeway property. Normal The Ridgeway conveyancing practice includes an undertaking on the part of the previous owner’s solicitor that they will help resolve any requirements raised by HMLR so it may be a case of seeking to enforce that undertaking in some way.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in The Ridgeway regulated by the SRA

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

  • Toltops Solicitors, 41 Manton Road, Greenwich, London, London, SE2 0JE
  • Rees Myers Solicitors, Gunnery House, 9 - 11 Gunnery Terrace, Royal Arsenal, London, SE18 6SW
  • Margaret Olusegun, 3 The View, London, Bexley, SE2 0DX
  • A&c Solicitors, 2nd Floor, 7-9 Woolwich New Road, London, SE18 6EX
  • H E Thomas & Co, 16 Beresford Square, London, SE18 6AY

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in The Ridgeway regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in The Ridgeway practicing in commercial conveyancing in The Ridgeway. This could include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Margaret Olusegun, 3 The View, London, Bexley, SE2 0DX
  • Cook Taylor, 3 Thomas Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6HR
  • Anaysse-jacobs Solicitors, First Floor Offices, 33-35 Powis Street, London, London, SE18 6HZ
  • Whitehorse Solicitors, Island Business Centre, 18-36 Wellington Street, London, SE18 6PF
  • James Solicitors, Ground Floor, 18-36 Wellington Street, London, SE18 6PF

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in The Ridgeway regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in The Ridgeway but also conveyancing across 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

Neighboring Locations

Creekmouth
Thamesmead
Plumstead
The Ridgeway
Crossness
Abbey Wood
West Heath

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

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