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  • 1 We are the UKs largest residential conveyancing directory listing mortgage company approved law firms delivering conveyancing in Millbank who are regulated by the SRA or CLC.
  • 2 Regardless other solicitors advise it could be important to pop into your solicitor to execute documents. There are enough parties involved in a house sale without needing to add Royal Mail into the pot.
  • 3 Millbank conveyancers will acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 4 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these companies are often based many miles away with limited understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Millbank
  • 5 On the balance of probabilities the other side’s solicitors have offices in Millbank - if so both parties will be less confrontational

Examples of recent conveyancing in Millbank since December 2024*

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Transfer

of apartment Greycoat Street SW1P 2QF, at buying amount of £985,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

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Acquisition

of apartment Willow Place SW1P 1JW, sold for £487,000. Leasehold conveyancing work included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries

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Disposal

of apartment Page Street SW1P 4DQ, at sale sum of £455,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: ordering official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

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Acquisition

of apartment John Islip Street SW1P 4FE, purchased for £2,250,000. Leasehold conveyancing due diligence included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Millbank

I selected a high street firm for our conveyancing in Millbank last week. After carefully reading the official terms of business I noteI am liable for costs even if our purchase doesn't happen. Should I ditch them and use a web based solicitor practice offering no move no charge conveyancing in Millbank?

It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Completion No Fee" is available then the fee levels will tend to be be uplifted to counteract the transactions that do not proceed. Do bear in mind that these schemes rarely cover expenditure for example Millbank conveyancing search expenses.

I require conveyancing for a flat in a relatively new development (seven years built) in Millbank. 95% of the appartments are already disposed of. Is it strictly necessary to order conveyancing searches for my conveyancing in Millbank?

If you are purchasing a property with the assistance of a loan, your bank will need some (many) of the searches so you'll have no choice. If not, then Millbank conveyancing searches are for you to decide upon. Your lawyer, will 'advise', perhaps in the strongest possible terms, that you should not go ahead without searches, but he or she has a professional duty to do this. One thing to bear in mind; if you are likely to sell the house one day, it may be of interest to your future buyer what the searches contain. Sometimes houses with no practical issues can still throw up adverse search results. But if you choose to instruct your lawyer to proceed without searches then your lawyer will have to follow your instructions or you will need to change to another solicitor for your conveyancing in Millbank.

What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Millbank? What am I being asked for?

It is indeed that case that the requirement set out by your lawyer has nothing to do with conveyancing in Millbank. Nowadays you will not be able to complete any conveyancing process in the absence submitting evidence of your identity. Ordinarily this takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence plus a utility bill. Remember if you are supplying your driving licence as proof of identification it must be both the paper part as well as the photo card part, one is not acceptable in the absence of the other.

Proof of the source of monies is required under Money Laundering Regulations. You should not be offended when you are asked to produce this as your lawyer must retain this information on record. Your Millbank conveyancing solicitor will require evidence of proof of funds prior to accepting any funds from you into their client account and they will also ask further questions regarding the source of funds.

In reviewing mumsnet.com for a recommended lawyer in Millbank, many say that I should instruct a CQS assured solicitor. What is CQS?

The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised kitemark for legal experts in buying or selling property, trusted by some of the UK's biggest lenders. Four years ago the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Building Societies Association (BSA). The scheme does not cover licenced conveyancers. Millbank is one of the many areas in England and Wales where there are CQS solicitors.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Millbank. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 legal work.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Millbank

    Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.

I am purchasing a house mortgage free. My lawyer has been handed with 2 separate evidence of photographic ID, bank statement, endless utility bills. Now he needs a copy from a probate lawyer stating that the money is in place and that it has come from inheritance and not via illegitimate means.

In today’s world you will not be able to complete any Millbank conveyancing transaction without first providing evidence of your identity to your lawyers. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence and a utility bill. Remember if you are providing your driving licence as evidence of ID it must be both the paper part and photo card part, one is not acceptable without the other. Establishing of your source of funds is required under Money Laundering Regulations.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Millbank regulated by the SRA

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

  • William Sturges Llp, Burwood House, 14-16 Caxton Street, London, SW1H 0QY
  • Arlingtons Sharmas Solicitors, 18 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6LB
  • Lee Bolton & Lee Nominees Ltd, 1 The Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3JT
  • Lee Bolton Monier - Williams, 1 The Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3JT
  • Keystone Law Limited, Second Floor Audley House, 13 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5HX

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Millbank

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Millbank specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on wrongful eviction

  • William Sturges Llp, Burwood House, 14-16 Caxton Street, London, SW1H 0QY
  • Lee Bolton & Lee Nominees Ltd, 1 The Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3JT
  • Lee Bolton Monier - Williams, 1 The Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3JT
  • Keystone Law Limited, Second Floor Audley House, 13 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5HX
  • Bd Laddie Ltd, 2nd Floor, Portland House, Bressenden Place, London, SW1E 5RS

Planning law solicitors in Millbank regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Millbank with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Keystone Law Limited, Second Floor Audley House, 13 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5HX
  • Ahc Solicitors Limited, 1 Northumberland Avenue, Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5BW
  • Trousset Fawcett Ltd, 35 Piccadilly, London, W1J 0DW
  • Fortune Green Legal Practice Limited, Golden Cross House, 8 Duncannon Street, London, WC2N 4JF
  • Hempsons, 40 Villiers Street, London, WC2N 6NJ

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

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