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Reasons to use our Charing Cross conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Charing Cross is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 The organisations listed on our directory have a variation of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.
  • 3 The accumulation of transactions means that Charing Cross property lawyer have developed excellent working relationships with Charing Cross local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of dealing with your home move in Charing Cross.
  • 4 We are the UKs most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory listing lender approved law practices carrying out conveyancing in Charing Cross governed by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 5 Charing Cross property lawyers work in partnership with Charing Cross estate agents, house builders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is provided to home movers every step of the way, offering all the advice and help you need

Examples of recent conveyancing in Charing Cross since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Charing Cross

We are downsizing from our home in Charing Cross and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. A local lawyer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers are using an online conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Charing Cross. We have lived in Charing Cross for three years we know of no issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to seek confirmation that the buyers are looking for.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor already. What do they say? You must enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same illness)

I have recentlydiscovered that Arc property Solicitors have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Charing Cross for a purchase of a leasehold flat 12 months ago. How can I establish that the property is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest way to check if the premises is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Charing Cross conveyancing specialists.

I decided to have a survey done on a house in Charing Cross prior to retaining lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will refuse to issue a mortgage on such a premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Charing Cross. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

How easy is it to swap conveyancer as I need to select a firm on the Britannia conveyancing list. I was using a family conveyancing solicitor in Charing Cross round the corner but she is not approved by Britannia

It would be our pleasure to assist you select a conveyancing solicitor in Charing Cross on the Britannia panel. Please note that the law firms that we work with do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Charing Cross. Using the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this page, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Charing Cross.

I am one month into a leasehold purchase having been referred to solicitors by the high street agent to do our conveyancing in Charing Cross. I am am very frustrated with the quality of service. Could you you assist me in finding new solicitors?

A conveyancer would need to be very poor to suggest diss instructing them. Has your mortgage been issued? If so you will need to advise them of the new lawyer and have the mortgage documents are re-sent. Your new conveyancer needs to be on the banks panel to avoid supplemental expenses and complications. That should be your first question of the new lawyers. Our find a solicitor tool should help you find a lender approved conveyancer for your conveyancing in Charing Cross

What is the average legal costs for conveyancing in Charing Cross?

The average cost last year for conveyancing in Charing Cross was just under one thousand five hundred pounds not including Land Tax and HMLR charges.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Charing Cross regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Charing Cross specialising in commercial conveyancing in Charing Cross. This should include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Emersons Law Limited, 7 - 10 Adam Street, London, London, WC2N 6AA
  • Mackrell Turner Garrett, Savoy Hill House, Savoy Hill, London, London, WC2R 0BU
  • Vlaw Limited, 2nd Floor, 9 Savoy Street, London, London, WC2E 7EG
  • Hempsons, 40 Villiers Street, London, WC2N 6NJ
  • Gordon Dadds Llp, 6 Agar Street, London, Greater London, WC2N 4HN

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Charing Cross regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Charing Cross but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Sutherland House, W1F 7TE
  • Walter Saunders, 382 Brockley Road, SE4 2BY
  • R & C Property Lawyers Llp, 10A Upper Tooting Road, SW17 7PG
  • T J Ball & Company, 49 Leytonstone Road, E15 1JA

Planning law solicitors in Charing Cross regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Charing Cross specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including tree preservation orders
  • Mackrell Turner Garrett, Savoy Hill House, Savoy Hill, London, London, WC2R 0BU
  • Hempsons, 40 Villiers Street, London, WC2N 6NJ
  • Gordon Dadds Llp, 6 Agar Street, London, Greater London, WC2N 4HN
  • Fortune Green Legal Practice Limited, Golden Cross House, 8 Duncannon Street, London, WC2N 4JF
  • Ahc Solicitors Limited, 1 Northumberland Avenue, Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5BW

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

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