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You can try and find the cheapest conveyancing solicitors in Canary Wharf but be careful as you may get what you pay for.

5 reasons to use our service to help you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Canary Wharf

  • 1 Canary Wharf property lawyers work in conjunction with Canary Wharf estate agents, developers, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept informed as to progress all the way along
  • 2 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Canary Wharf is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 3 The Canary Wharf conveyancing practitioners that are listed are dedicated to supplying value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and investors in Canary Wharf
  • 4 There is a strong possibility the other side’s lawyers have offices in Canary Wharf - if so sets of lawyers are likely to be on good working terms
  • 5 Using a high street Solicitor in the main results in a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Canary Wharf since August 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Canary Wharf

My lawyer has identified a defect with the lease for the flat we are purchasing in Canary Wharf. The seller’s lawyers have suggested defective title insurance as a solution. We are content with insurance and will cover the costs. Our property lawyer says that he must ensure that the lender is willing to move forward with this solution. Who is the client here, us or the lender?

Regardless of the fact that you have a mortgage offer from the mortgage company does not mean to say that the property will meet their provisions for the purposes of a mortgage. Your lawyer has to ensure that the lease has to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook requirements. You and the mortgage company are the client. These conveyancing instructions must be adhered to.

Why is leasehold purchase conveyancing in Canary Wharf is more expensive?

In short, leasehold conveyancing in Canary Wharf and London usually necessitates additional work compared to freehold transactions. This includes analysing the lease terms, liaising with the landlord about the service of applicable notices, obtaining up-to-date service charge and management information, procuring the landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts. The obligations on both the landlord and the tenant in the lease need to be studied by the buyer’s conveyancing team and read from beginning to end – regardless of the fact the lease has passed through many different property solicitors hands since it was first entered into.

When reviewing mumsnet.com for a cheap lawyer in Canary Wharf, many post that I should look for a CQS kitemarked lawyer. Can you explain what CQS is?

Canary Wharf Conveyancing Quality Scheme solicitors have been granted accreditation under the Law Society's Scheme (CQS) CQS was created to establish evidence of quality standards in the home buying process. CQS helps home movers to identify solicitor firms that provide a quality residential conveyancing. Canary Wharf is one of locations in England and Wales in which accredited firms are located. The conveyancing scheme obliges law firms to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-certification, random audits and annual reviews in order to maintain CQS status. It is available to solicitors and not licensed conveyancers and has the support of the Building Societies Association.

I have been told that property searches are the main cause of stalling in Canary Wharf conveyancing transactions. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the conclusions of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the most frequent causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Searches are unlikely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in Canary Wharf.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Canary Wharf. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Canary Wharf

    Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?

What tools are available to locate a Canary Wharf law firm on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel? I have wheels and am happy to travel upto 20kilometers to meet the lawyer.

You can use the facility on this website. Please select a bank and your location and you will see a number of Canary Wharf conveyancing lawyers locally. We have listed some Canary Wharf conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can ring them to verify whether they are on the Virgin Money panel

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Canary Wharf

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Canary Wharf with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Kgia Ltd, 37th Floor, One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, Greater London, E14 5AA
  • Lpc Law Limited, Level 34, 25 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5LQ
  • Frei Solicitors Limited, Level 30, 40 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London, London, E14 5NR
  • Clifford Chance Llp, 10 Upper Bank Street, London, E14 5JJ
  • Kidd Rapinet Llp, 29 Harbour Exchange Square, London, Greater London, E14 9GE

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Canary Wharf regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Canary Wharf practicing in commercial conveyancing in Canary Wharf. This should include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Kgia Ltd, 37th Floor, One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, Greater London, E14 5AA
  • Frei Solicitors Limited, Level 30, 40 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London, London, E14 5NR
  • Kpmg Llp, 15 Canada Square, London, London, E14 5GL
  • Cc Worldwide Limited, 10 Upper Bank Street, London, E14 5JJ
  • Clifford Chance Llp, 10 Upper Bank Street, London, E14 5JJ

Planning law solicitors in Canary Wharf regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Canary Wharf practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including planning applications and appeals
  • Adams Solicitors, Adams House, 129 Mile End Road, London, E1 4BG
  • Reynolds Porter Chamberlain Llp, Tower Bridge House, St. Katharines Way, London, E1W 1AA
  • Clyde & Co Llp, The St. Botolph Building, 138 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7AR
  • Norton Rose Fulbright Llp, 3 More London Riverside, London, London, SE1 2AQ
  • Gowling Wlg (uk) Llp, 4 More London Riverside, London, London, SE1 2AU

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 Poplar
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