We are planning to acquire a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Greenhithe who is on the Leeds Building Society solicitor panel. Can you recommend a local conveyancing firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Leeds Building Society . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Greenhithe.
About to place a bid on a leasehold apartment in Greenhithe. The selling agents assure me that it is the norm for flats in Greenhithe to have less than 75 years remaining. I am taking out a loan with Virgin. Is this going to be a problem if the lease has 72 years left.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 18/12/2025 the requirements read as follows :
There is lots of information on this site about conveyancing in Greenhithe but can you isolate your top tip for selecting the right conveyancer in Greenhithe
It would be unwise to be tempted by the cheapest Greenhithe conveyancing quote. You really do get what you’re paying 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 advance.
I have been told by my lawyer that absentee landlord insurance is necessary on my purchase. What is the level of cover for Greenhithe conveyancing?
The right level of absentee landlord indemnity insurance depends on who your lender is. It would differ for example between Nationwide Building Society and Virgin Money. Conveyancing solicitors as opposed to members of the public take out such policies.
Does a directory service exist listing UBS panel conveyancers in Greenhithe on the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook Website?
No. There is no such facility on the CML or Building Society Association sites. Very few mortgage companies make their panel listings available over the internet. Where you are seeking to appoint a Greenhithe solicitor on the UBS please make the most of our tool.
Have completed on a a terraced house in Greenhithe , how long should it take for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing my ownership? My Greenhithe conveyancing solicitor has been very slow, so I want to be sure the post completion formalities are concluded.
As far as conveyancing in Greenhithe is concerned, registration is no faster or slower than the rest of the country. Rather than based on location, timescales can adjust depending on who lodges the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry communicate with any 3rd parties. At present roughly three quarters of submission are completed within 12 days but some can be subject to protracted delays. Historically registration takes place once the purchaser has moved in to the property so an expedited registration is not always an essential issue yet where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your solicitor should communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.
How easy is it to change a solicitor as I need to find a Greenhithe based conveyancer who is on the bank conveyancing panel. Is it advisable to appoint a new law firm?
In the event that you have not formally appointed a conveyancer to do anything for you and at this stage simply received an estimate as to costs, you're perfectly free to choose a different solicitor to carry out your work for you. The best way is to get recommendations from friends or family who have actually used the solicitor or conveyancer in Greenhithe that you're thinking of instructing.