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Reasons to use our Westerham conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Westerham is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 Westerham solicitors will acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 3 Westerham solicitor are the linchpin to a successful Westerham conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 4 We are the UKs most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory listing lender approved property lawyers conducting conveyancing in Westerham governed by the SRA or CLC.
  • 5 Solicitor conveyancing solicitors have extremely good personal links with Westerham selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Westerham since January 2025*

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Sale

of semi-detached property, Meadow Lane, TN8 6HT completing on 20/01/2025 at a price of £731,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s conveyancer

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Sale

of semi-detached property, Nightingale Close, TN16 3LW completing on 23/01/2025 at a price of £490,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

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Sale

of detached residence residence, Scotts Way, TN13 2DG completing on 22/01/2025 at a price of £487,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

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Sale

of terraced premises, Quarry Cottages, TN13 2JB completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £490,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: obtaining official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Westerham

is it true that all Westerham conveyancing solicitors on the RBS conveyancing panel are overseen by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?

As solicitors, in order to be on the RBS conveyancing panel they would need to be governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. Many mortgage companies do permit licenced conveyancers on their panel and in such a situation the organisation would be overseen by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

Can I be sure that the Westerham conveyancing solicitor on the Barclays panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Westerham getting recommendations is a good starting point. 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 suggest that you speak with the solicitor conducting your transaction.

I was told two weeks ago that my mortgage has been agreed to by Clydesdale. Is it usual for Clydesdale to only issue the offer once my solicitor in Westerham is approved on their conveyancing panel? Clydesdale have asked my solicitor to see a copy of their Professional Indemnity Insurance Schedule.

A lender would not issue an offer until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Clydesdale to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.

What can a local search tell me concerning the house my wife and I purchasing in Westerham?

Westerham conveyancing often starts with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations for instance PSG The local search plays a central role in many a Westerham conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any nasty surprises after you move into your new home. The search will reveal data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject areas.

I have a 4 bedroom Edwardian house in Westerham. Conveyancing lawyer represented me and Platform Home Loans Ltd. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw two entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold under the matching address. If a house is not a freehold shouldn't I have been informed?

You need to read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Westerham and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also check the situation with the conveyancing solicitor who carried out the work.

I am purchasing a new build house in Westerham with the aid of help to buy. The builders refused to budge the amount so I negotiated 6k of fixtures and fittings instead. The sale representative advised me not to tell my conveyancer about this deal as it could put at risk my mortgage with the lender. Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

I opted to have a survey done on a house in Westerham in advance of instructing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor has said that some lenders will refuse to issue a loan on this type of premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements from Halifax. If you e-mail us we can investigate further with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Westerham. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

In scouring the web for the term cheap conveyancing in Westerham it reveals many conveyancerslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right property lawyer for my move?

The ideal method of seeking a suitable conveyancer is via personal referral, so enquire of friends and relatives who have purchased a property in Westerham or the reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Westerham vary, so it's sensible to obtain at least four quotes from varying types of law firms. Be sure to seek confirmation that the fees are fixed.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Westerham regulated by the SRA

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

  • Brunswick Law, 16 The Green, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1AU
  • Elgee Pinks Llp, Wolfelands, High Street, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1RQ
  • Sharratts (london) Llp, 1 The Old Yard, Rectory Lane, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1JP
  • Glynis A Johnstone, Gallets, High Street, Limpsfield, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0DT
  • Baldwin & Robinson Limited, 4 Oxted Chambers, 185-187 Station Road East, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0QE

Planning law solicitors in Westerham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Westerham with expertise in planning law. This may include advice on development on contaminated land
  • Sharratts (london) Llp, 1 The Old Yard, Rectory Lane, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1JP
  • Parfitt Cresswell Trading As €˜jevons, Riley & Pope’, Jevons Riley & Pope, 2c High Street, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 5AG

Typically, Westerham conveyancing for a purchase has some of the following tasks

  • Conveyancer instructed by the buyer once the offer has been accepted
  • Checking the title to the premises
  • Conducting Westerham property searches with respect to the title
  • Assessing draft contract pack and other papers received from the owner’s solicitor
  • Raising enquiries with the seller’s solicitor
  • Agreeing the wording of the purchase contract
  • Considering the replies provided by the vendor to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Negotiating a Transfer document
  • Guiding the purchasing in respect of the loan offer: (where appropriate)
  • Drafting and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; summarising to the purchaser on the contents of the contract pack, preliminary enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Completion of and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the new ownership and the mortgage (where appropriate) at the HMLR.

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

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