My partner’s uncle is a conveyancing practitioner. I expect that I can be offered mate’s rates for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what kind of costs should I be paying for conveyancing in Lewisham?
You should contrast pricing. Make use of our search tool on this page. Whilst prices will contrast greatly but service levels do differ between law firms as is the case with most professions.
Last December we completed a house move in Lewisham. We have since encountered a number of problems with the house which we suspect were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? Can you clarify the type of searches that needed to have been ordered as part of conveyancing in Lewisham?
The query is not clear as what problems have arisen and if they are relate to conveyancing in Lewisham. Conveyancing searches and due diligence undertaken during the legal transfer of property are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a property owner fills in a form called a Seller’s Property Information Form. If the information ends up being inaccurate, you could possibly take legal action against the owner for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Lewisham.
We are planning to acquire a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Lewisham who is on the Clydesdale solicitor panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Clydesdale . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Lewisham.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Lewisham. My lender is Chelsea Building Society
Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 19/2/2026, the requirements read as follows :
I am buying my first flat in Lewisham with the aid of help to buy. The builders refused to reduce the amount so I negotiated 6k of extras instead. The property agent told me not inform my conveyancer about the deal as it may impact my mortgage with Britannia. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
My husband and I are new on the property ladder - agreed a price, but the selling agent informed us that the owners will only issue a contract if we appoint the agent's preferred solicitors as they need a ‘quick sale’. My instinct tells me that we should use a family conveyancer accustomed to conveyancing in Lewisham
We suspect that the owner is not behind this demand. If they desire ‘a quick sale', turning down a genuine purchaser is going to damage their objectives. Avoid the agents and go straight to the owners and explain that (a)you are motivated purchasers (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you are unencumbered (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you intend to use your own,trusted Lewisham conveyancing solicitors - not the ones that will give the estate agent a commission or meet his conveyancing targets demanded by HQ.