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  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Herne Hill 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.
  • 2 Chances are that the other side’s conveyancers have offices in Herne Hill - if so both parties will be on good working terms
  • 3 Our site is the only site that enables you the ability to ensure that your conveyancing in Herne Hill will be conducted by a conveyancer on your mortgage lender’s approved panel.
  • 4 Herne Hill conveyancers work in partnership with Herne Hill estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to buyers and sellers every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 5 Our site offers most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory listing bank approved law firms conducting conveyancing in Herne Hill regulated and authorised by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Herne Hill since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Herne Hill

We are intending to acquire a 2 bedroom flat in Herne Hill with a mortgage. We like our Herne Hill lawyer, however the mortgage company advise she’s not on their "panel". We have to appoint one of the lender panel conveyancing practices or keep our Herne Hill solicitor and pay for one of their panel ones to represent them. We regard this is unjust; is there anything we can do?

No, not really. Your mortgage offer is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the lender’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. Another option that might be available is for your Herne Hill conveyancing solicitor to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.

As I am unsure how the conveyancing process works what is the most important piece of guidance you can impart regarding purchase conveyancing in Herne Hill?

Not many law firms or advisers will tell you this but conveyancing in Herne Hill and elsewhere in England and Wales is often a confrontational experience. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there is an abundance of opportunity for confrontation between you and others involved in the transaction. For example, the vendor, estate agent and sometimes a bank. Appointing a law firm for your conveyancing in Herne Hill an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY person in the legal process whose interest is to act in your best interests and to keep you safe.

There is a definite increase in the "blame" culture- someone has to be at fault for the process taking so long. We recommend that you your first instinct should be to trust your conveyancer above the other parties in the home moving process.

I had intended to instruct a property lawyer in Herne Hill for our house purchase. Our broker has since notified us that our bank The Royal Bank of Scotland won't deal with them. Surely this is unduly restrictive?

A mortgage company may insist on a panel solicitor act for it. Borrowers are expected to meet the cost of this. Try using our search facility to choose a solicitor to conduct conveyancing in Herne Hill on the The Royal Bank of Scotland approved list of solicitors.

I got the keys to my apartment on 13 April and the transaction details are still not registered. Need I be worried? My conveyancing solicitor in Herne Hill said it would be formalised inside ten days. Are properties in Herne Hill uniquely lengthy to register?

There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Herne Hill registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can vary depending on who lodges the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry must send notices to any 3rd parties. Currently roughly three quarters of submission are completed in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be protracted hold-ups. Historically registration occurs after the new owner has moved in to the premises so 'speed' is not always top priority yet where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your solicitor must communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.

I decided to have a survey carried out on a property in Herne Hill prior to appointing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. My surveyor advised that some lenders will not issue a loan on this type of property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you e-mail us we can investigate further with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Herne Hill. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Herne Hill to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

We are in the process of acquiring a property in Herne Hill. Can our property lawyer have our purchase price a secret from the likes of Nestoria. Is this possible and how?

The Land Registry are legally obliged to specify price sold data on a register of the title for domestic properties nationwide which includes premises in Herne Hill. The register of ownership is a public document, so HM Land Registry would be breaking the law if they did not permit access to the register.

In essence you can make a request of HM Land Registry to withhold the price paid entry however the response will be in the negative.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Herne Hill regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Herne Hill but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • P M Hunter & Co, 145 Dulwich Road, Herne Hill, London, SE24 0NG
  • William Bailey, 150 Lordship Lane, London, London, SE22 8HB
  • Hepburns Solicitors Llp, Unit 1 Blackwater Court, 17-19 Blackwater Street, East Dulwich, London, SE22 8SD
  • Peter Thomson, 203 Coldharbour Lane, London, SW9 8RZ
  • Wainwright & Cummins Llp, 57-61 Atlantic Road, London, London, SW9 8PU

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Herne Hill regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Herne Hill but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Walter Saunders, 382 Brockley Road, SE4 2BY
  • R & C Property Lawyers Llp, 10A Upper Tooting Road, SW17 7PG
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Sutherland House, W1F 7TE

Planning law solicitors in Herne Hill regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Herne Hill practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including special planning controls
  • William Innes, 56 Crescent Lane, London, SW4 9PU
  • Streathers Clapham Llp, 53 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7TG
  • Ricardina Bridges Ltd, 47 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1RH
  • Sibley Law Llp, Delta House, 175 - 177 Borough High Street, London, London, SE1 1HR
  • Deighton Pierce Glynn Limited, 8 Union Street, London, SE1 1SZ

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

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