Conveyancing & Surveys

Finding the right Conveyancing firm and Surveyor need not be a headache:

• We can provide you with hassle free legal and survey services
• No need to shop around – we can provide you with a competitive quote from our panel of specially selected laws firms
• All costs are shown up front helping you to budget effectively
• Keep up to date with case tracking services – progress reports online 24 hours a day
• Dependent choice – we can put you in touch with more than one law firm or surveyor

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SELL OR BUY THROUGH DREWERY TO BENEFIT FROM THESE SERVICES

Some of our local business associates in the local areas include:

RG Solicitors – Sidcup High Street

The RG Difference...

RG solicitors are proud of their high levels of customer service, competitive pricing and fresh approach to the property industry.

As conveyancing specialists RG solicitors know the frustrations that buyers and sellers face when undertaking a property transaction and, as a result, have dedicated guidelines in place to ensure the process is as fuss free and straight forward as possible.

RG guarantees to keep channels of communication open and has a detailed Client Care Charter, supported by a money back guarantee, that states the level of communication and regular updates you can expect from RG solicitors. This includes clients having the opportunity to log on to our online system and check for key stage updates.

As an active member of its local community RG solicitors likes to give back to its customers, and as part of its conveyancing service RG offers a free ‘Will for life’. Therefore putting the needs of its customers first and ensuring that they are protected every step of the way.

RG customers are more than just customers, they are partners for life.

Cook Taylor Woodhouse

Cook Taylor Woodhouse are a long established independent high street firm of solicitors, based in SE London and Kent. The company has three offices in Eltham, Dartford and Bromley and are happy for you to deal with whichever office is more convenient for you. They also have one of the largest dedicated conveyancing departments in the area, handling thousands of satisfied clients every year. To give you additional peace of mind, they are regulated by the solicitors’ regulation authority to ensure the highest possible professional standards.

Cook Taylor Woodhouse offer the following service:

‘’We are well aware that moving house is a stressful experience that can often cause considerable anxiety. We aim to reduce these stress levels by offering a personal, friendly and efficient service that keeps you informed and puts you in touch with a friendly face. We can offer you up to date information available 24 hours a day through our web tracking service’’.

Our Price Promise

We want to reassure you that our quotations are straightforward and FIXED. We therefore promise that:-

• We will stick to our quote;
• There are no hidden extras in our quotes;
• We will not make any extra charge for a speedy completion date;
• We do not charge extra for acting for your mortgage lender;
• We do not charge for completing your stamp duty land tax return;
• We do not charge you a premium for our solicitors professional indemnity insurance cover;

Contact Drewery who will be happy to obtain a quote and put you in touch with Cook Taylor Woodhouse.

Surveys

Buying a home is probably the largest investment you will ever make. It is important you know exactly what you are buying.

Before you commit to a purchase you should ask yourself:

• Does the property have any defects which may be costly to rectify?
• Do these defects affect the price you are paying?

You have two options available to help you get these answers:

• You can rely on the valuation commissioned by your lender (if you are getting a mortgage) OR
• You can arrange an independent survey

The Law Society recommends that you commission a survey

An independent survey is important as the valuation carried out by the lender is only for their benefit. This valuation will only tell the lender the information they need to decide if the property is worth the money they will be lending you. In many cases you will not even see a copy of the report.

You should commission a survey as soon as the seller has accepted your offer, as once contract are exchanged you are liable for remedying any defects later found.

There are three types of surveys to choose form:

RICS Homebuyer Survey and Valuation Report

This economy service devised by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors focuses on the defects and problems that are significant, urgent and affect the value. It is only suitable for properties since 1900 and conventional in type and construction. Wiring, drainage and gas are not covered so you may require a specialist to check them for you. The report is written in a standard format and includes a valuation.

Accredited Surveyors Home Survey Report

This is the same as the RICS report but provides a condition rating for each part of the property so the relative ‘seriousness’ of defects can be easily assessed. This report is always delivered electronically.

Residential Building Survey

This is a far more comprehensive survey that examines the property from top to bottom. Gas, drainage and wiring will be inspected and the history and the structure of the building including potential future problems will be considered. A Building Survey is suitable for all types of properties and is particularly suited to properties of unusual constructions, built before 1900 or extensively altered/extended.

Whichever survey type you commission the benefits to you as the buyer are likely to far outweigh the costs.