You can maximise the likelihood of hassle-free Conveyancing, with a Solicitor with experience transacting property in region. Fridaysmove-recommended Solicitors maintain close links with relevant local authorities. Issues frequently arising in the region are also taken into consideration, thanks to this local expertise.

Forest Hill Stamp Duty Relief

Disadvantaged areas relief may be available for property bought in around 2,000 locations across the country. Areas designated are identified by local government ward or electoral divisions. These wards do not always coincide with postcode districts, so the postcode search tool cannot always be relied on. If it is thought that a property is in a disadvantaged area, but an online search does not confirm this, it may be necessary to make further enquiries with the local council. A postcode search will usually determine whether a home being sold for less than the threshold is eligible. For more information regarding Forest Hill disadvantaged areas, or to determine if your prospective purchase qualifies, call us today.

Issues to consider when your lawyer is not on your Lender's panel

Panels of solicitors are maintained by mortgage lenders in order to undertake legal work on mortgaged properties. More recently, lenders have begun to remove firms which have either not completed many conveyancing transactions or have failed to meet other criteria. If your lender does not accept your chosen solicitor, you must make a decision as to how to proceed; you could either obtain a mortgage from another lender, or instruct another firm of conveyancer who are on the panel. Generally, it is cheaper to have the same firm act both for you and your lender, but you could also choose to persist with both your first choice of lender and solicitor, and pay for a lawyer selected by the lender to carry out the relevant legal work. If you decide to instruct another firm because they are on your lender's panel, you should bear in mind the following:

• The new firm might charge more or may charge additional fees.
• You might still have to pay your old firm for work they have already completed.
• The new firm may have no knowledge of the Forest Hill area.

Official Searches in Forest Hill

If your are looking to buy a home in Forest Hill a Solicitor will get Official Local Authority Searches. The Local Authority for Forest Hill is London Borough of Lewisham Council, Town Hall, Catford, London, SE6 4RU. Tel: