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Reasons to use our Mortlake conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Mortlake is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 Using a local Solicitor on the whole means that you will receive a more personalised service. Sometimes when dealing with a an online conveyancing factory, your transaction is dealt with by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.
  • 3 Our site offers largest domestic conveyancing directory service identifying lender approved property lawyers conducting conveyancing in Mortlake who are regulated by the SRA or CLC.
  • 4 Mortlake conveyancers will acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 5 Mortlake property lawyers work in partnership with Mortlake estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to clients every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible

Examples of recent conveyancing in Mortlake since December 2024*

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Disposal

of house residence, Alexandra Road, SW14 8DN completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £625,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, setting up the completion formalities

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Acquisition

of flat Sheen Lane SW14 8HY, at a price of £470,000. Leasehold conveyancing due diligence included: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, ordering official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

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Sale

of flat Upper Richmond Road West SW14 8QT, at the agreed amount of £992,500. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, setting up the completion formalities

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Transfer

of semi residence, South Worple Way, SW14 8PB completing on 03/01/2025 at a price of £935,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: ordering official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Mortlake

Would the conveyancing practitioners highlighted through your ’find a lawyer’ tool handle right to buy conveyancing in Mortlake?

We do have plenty of conveyancing lawyers who can conduct right to buy conveyancing matters You should e-mail the solicitors listed in order to obtain a costs calculation.

Various internet forums that I have come across warn that are a common reason for obstruction in Mortlake house deals. Is this right?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published conclusions of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the common causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Searches are not likely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Mortlake.

I completed on my apartment on 4 August and my personal details are still not registered. Any reason for this? My conveyancing solicitor in Mortlake expressed confidence that it will be registered in a couple of weeks. Are transfers in Mortlake uniquely lengthy to register?

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Mortlake registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can differ depending on the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry have to notify any 3rd parties. As of today approximately 80% of such applications are fully dealt with in less than three weeks but some can be subject to protracted hold-ups. Historically registration takes place after the buyer has moved in to the property therefore post completion formalities is not usually an essential issue yet where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers can communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.

Is it possible to change solicitor as I have to select one who is on the Chelsea Building Society conveyancing list. I hired a local conveyancing solicitor in Mortlake five minutes from me but she is not approved by Chelsea Building Society

It would be our pleasure to help you select a conveyancing solicitor in Mortlake on the Chelsea Building Society panel. Please note that the property lawyers that we work with do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are regulated by the SRA who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Mortlake. Using the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this website, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Mortlake.

We are a fortnight into a residential purchase having been recommend to a firm by the local agent to perform conveyancing in Mortlake. I am am starting to be frustrated with the level of service. Could you you assist me in finding new conveyancers?

A conveyancer would need to be very poor to suggest replacing them. Has your mortgage offer been generated? In the event that it has you need to make them aware of the replacement solicitor and get the mortgage documents are re-issued. The conveyancer needs to be on the lenders panel to avoid added costs and complications. So that should be your starting point. The find a solicitor tool will help you find a lender approved conveyancer for your conveyancing in Mortlake

All being well we will complete the sale of our £300,000 maisonette in Mortlake on Thursday in a week. The management company has quoted £348 for Certificate of Compliance, building insurance schedule and previous years statements of service charge. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge exorbitant fees for a leasehold conveyance in Mortlake?

Mortlake conveyancing on leasehold apartments usually necessitates the buyer’s lawyer submitting questions for the landlord to address. Although the landlord is under no legal obligation to answer such questions the majority will be willing to assist. They are entitled to levy a reasonable charge for answering questions or supplying documentation. There is no set fee. The average fee for the paperwork that you are referring to is £350, in some transactions it exceeds £800. The administration charge levied by the landlord must be sent together with a summary of entitlements and obligations in relation to administration fees, without which the charge is not strictly payable. Reality however dictates that you have no option but to pay whatever is demanded should you wish to sell the property.

We have reached the end of our tether in negotiating a lease extension in Mortlake. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?

Most certainly. We can put you in touch with a Mortlake conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Mortlake flat is 19 St. Margarets Crescent in August 2010. the tribunal was of the view that the premium to be paid by the leaseholder for the freehold reversion was £51,983.00 This case was in relation to 3 flats. The unexpired lease term was 66.25 years.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Mortlake

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Mortlake practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Rodgers & Burton, 50 Vineyard Path, Mortlake, London, SW14 8ET
  • Michael Oppler & Co, 10 Hood Avenue, London, SW14 7LH
  • Sutton-mattocks & Co Llp, 1 Rocks Lane, London, SW13 0DE
  • Geraldine Mcaleese & Co, 82 Grove Park Terrace, London, W4 3JJ
  • Graff & Redfern, 3a Spring Terrace, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 1LP

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Mortlake regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Mortlake but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Bldg 3 Chiswick Park, W4 5YA
  • J Scollan & Co Property Lawyers, First Floor Canal Court, TW8 8JA
  • Ldn Conveyancing Ltd, 3 Acton Hill Mews, W3 9QN
  • Clay & Co Limited, First Floor, TW11 0HE
  • Property Transfer Co-ordination Ptc, Corner House, KT1 2NR

Planning law solicitors in Mortlake regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Mortlake specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including special planning controls
  • Sutton-mattocks & Co Llp, 1 Rocks Lane, London, SW13 0DE
  • Russell - Cooke Llp, 2 Putney Hill, London, SW15 6AB
  • Sjs Law Limited, Unit 8, Kew Bridge Piazza, 8 Kew Bridge Road, London, TW8 0FL
  • Parfitt Cresswell, 593-599 Fulham Road, London, London, SW6 5UA
  • Starck Uberoi Solicitors Limited, 45 St. Mary's Road, London, London, W5 5RG

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

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