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Conveyancing in Merton : Keep it Local

Reasons to use our Merton conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Merton conveyancers work in conjunction with Merton 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, offering all the legal expertise and help you need
  • 2 Solicitor conveyancing firms have very good personal links with Merton selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 3 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often based many miles away with limited appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Merton
  • 4 This site is the only site that enables you the facility to check that your conveyancing in Merton will be conducted by a conveyancer on your lender’s member panel.
  • 5 The companies shown on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Merton since November 2025*

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Disposal

of terraced property, , EX20 3HQ completing on 27/11/2025 at a price of £500,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

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Sale

of terraced property, , EX19 8PP completing on 16/12/2025 at a price of £500,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

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Transfer

of terraced premises, Hunters Wood, EX38 7NX completing on 15/12/2025 at a price of £195,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

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Transfer

of semi premises, Parkes Road, EX38 7NW completing on 26/11/2025 at a price of £200,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, obtaining official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Merton

My fiance’s brother is a property lawyer. I am hopeful that I will be offered mate’s pricing for conveyancing, but if not, what level of figure would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Merton?

You should compare pricing. Do use our search tool on this page. Whilst prices may contrast greatly but service levels do are distinct between law firms as is true with the vast majority of professional services.

We are purchasing a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Merton who is on the Bank of Ireland solicitor panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Bank of Ireland . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Merton.

Do I need to pay for insurance to address the risk of chancel repairs when purchasing a property in Merton?

Unless a prior purchase of the premises completed after 12 October 2013 you can expect lawyers handling conveyancing in Merton to continue to suggest a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

I'm buying my first flat in Merton with the aid of help to buy. The sellers would not move on the amount so I negotiated 6k of additionals instead. The sale representative suggested that I not inform my lawyer about this side-deal as it would adversely affect my loan with the bank. Is this normal?.

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.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Merton is where the house is located. Can you offer any opinion?

Flying freeholds in Merton are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Merton you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Merton may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

Been looking for a solicitor for leasehold sale conveyancing in Merton. We are selling, uncomplicated no mortgage to pay off, no hurry, currently vacant. Had an estimate from a property lawyer for £900 plus VAT which is a tad expensive considering its so straightforward. Can I pay less for conveyancing in Merton?

Given that it’s a sale only, £500 + VAT should be about the lowest for sale conveyancing in Merton.

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What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Merton?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding buying and selling property and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales not just Merton. When instructing a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you are entitled to:
  • Enjoy the benefit of an honest and lawful service.
  • Be supplied with a high standard of legal services.
  • Enjoy the benefit of your transaction dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Have a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your individual needs taken into account should a complaint be necessary.
  • Have a swift, independent and comprehensive service if if a complaint is registered about your conveyancing in Merton.

Home buying in Merton is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the premises
  • Undertaking Merton conveyancing searches for the title
  • Considering the draft sale agreement and other papers forwarded by the vendor’s solicitor
  • Raising enquiries with the owner’s solicitor
  • Negotiating the purchase agreement
  • Assessing replies prepared by the vendor to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer document
  • Guiding the purchasing in respect of the loan offer: (if appropriate)
  • Drawing up and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Completion of and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the new ownership and the home loan (if appropriate) at the Land Registry.

Sale conveyancing in Merton usually involves the following:

  • Solicitor instructed by the owners once the offer has been accepted
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drafting contract and related papers
  • Submitting draft papers to the lawyer representing the purchaser
  • Negotiating contracts and replying to supplemental enquires from the purchaser’s lawyer
  • Agreeing the transfer document
  • Answering requisitions submitted by the purchaser’s lawyer
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and wiring funds to the vendor, the estate agent and other relevant parties (where appropriate)

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

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