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Reasons to use our Moorgate conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Moorgate property lawyers work in conjunction with Moorgate estate agents, property finders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 2 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 Moorgate
  • 3 Excellent communication together with a wealth of expertise are key benefits that you should seek when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Moorgate property deals can become a lot more complicated because of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with strive to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 4 No matter what any other sites tell you it may be important to attend your lawyer to sign legal papers. There are various parties with with an interest in a homemove without having to add the postman into the pot.
  • 5 Moorgate conveyancing lawyers will have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Moorgate since November 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Moorgate

I have been recommended a conveyancing solicitor in Moorgate. I need to find out if they are on the Platform Home Loans Ltd conveyancing panel. Could you or the lender confirm if they are on the panel?

You should contact your conveyancer and enquire if they can act for the lender. Otherwise you should get in touch with Platform Home Loans Ltd who may be able to help.

My uncle pointed out to me me that in buying a property in Moorgate there could be a number of restrictions prohibiting external alterations to a property. Is this right?

There are a number of properties in Moorgate which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to perform external variations. Part of the conveyancing in Moorgate should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

We are due to move home in April. Does my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the day of completion. As an aside, can you recommend a removal company in Moorgate. Conveyancing solicitor was chosen before I stumbled across your site.

On the afternoon of completion you can pick up the house keys from the estate agent but this can only happen after the previous owners conveyancers advise the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be given over. You should tell the removal company that you are ready to move in. We do not recommend a particular removal organisation but can help you choose a residential property solicitor in Moorgate or a firm that specialises in conveyancing in Moorgate.

My wife and I purchasing a detached bungalow in Moorgate. Our aim is to convert the garage to a playroom at the property.Will the conveyancing process include investigations to see if these alterations are allowed?

Your solicitor should review the registered title as conveyancing in Moorgate will on occasion identify restrictions in the title documents which restrict certain alterations or necessitated the consent of another owner. Certain works call for local authority planning consent and approval under the building regulations. Many locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. It would be prudent to check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

We are downsizing from our home in Moorgate and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any high street Moorgate conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using an internet conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Moorgate. We have lived in Moorgate for 5 years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to seek clarification that the buyers are looking for.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You must check with 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 ailment)

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Moorgate. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Moorgate

    Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

Given that I will soon spend 450k on a two bedroom apartment in Moorgate I wish to talk to a solicitor concerning thehouse move in advance of instructing the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?

This is something that we encourage - we would be pleased to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the lawyer who will be carrying out your conveyancing in Moorgate.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique individual, not a file reference. The solicitors that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are calculated and presented to you for your conveyancing in Moorgate should be the amount on the final invoice that you end up paying.

My husband and I are 17 days into a freehold purchase having been directed to solicitors by the selling agent to carry out the conveyancing in Moorgate. We are not happy. Could you you assist me in finding new lawyers?

They would have to be really bad to suggest replacing them. Has the loan offer been issued? If so you need to inform them of the replacement solicitor and ensure the mortgage documents are re-sent. The conveyancer needs to be on the mortgage company panel to avoid supplemental fees and complications. So that should be your first question of the new lawyers. Our find a solicitor tool should assist you in finding a bank approved solicitor for your home move in Moorgate

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Moorgate regulated by the SRA

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

  • Lewis Townsend Llp, 1 Fore Street, London, EC2Y 5EJ
  • Simmons & Simmons Llp, Citypoint, One Ropemaker Street, London, London, EC2Y 9SS
  • Devonshires Solicitors Llp, 30 Finsbury Circus, London, EC2M 7DT
  • The Oakley Shee Partnership, 101 Finsbury Pavement, London, Greater London, EC2A 1RS
  • Druces Llp, Salisbury House, London Wall, London, EC2M 5PS

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Moorgate regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Moorgate with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Moorgate. This will likely include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Lewis Townsend Llp, 1 Fore Street, London, EC2Y 5EJ
  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Llp, Citypoint, One Ropemaker Street, London, EC2Y 9HU
  • Winston & Strawn London Llp, Citypoint, 1 Ropemaker Street, London, EC2Y 9AW
  • Simmons & Simmons Llp, Citypoint, One Ropemaker Street, London, London, EC2Y 9SS
  • Devonshires Solicitors Llp, 30 Finsbury Circus, London, EC2M 7DT

Planning law solicitors in Moorgate regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Moorgate practicing in planning law. This could include advice on making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Simmons & Simmons Llp, Citypoint, One Ropemaker Street, London, London, EC2Y 9SS
  • Devonshires Solicitors Llp, 30 Finsbury Circus, London, EC2M 7DT
  • Druces Llp, Salisbury House, London Wall, London, EC2M 5PS
  • Addleshaw Goddard Llp, Milton Gate, 60 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4AG
  • Slaughter And May, One Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8YY

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

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