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Logical reasons to let us assist you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Mortlake

  • 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 high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 Mortlake property lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Mortlake conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 3 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more personal touch. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in choosing a large conveyancing firm, your conveyancing is dealt with by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 Mortlake conveyancers work in partnership with Mortlake estate agents, house builders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to home movers every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 5 The practices identified on our directory have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Mortlake since September 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Mortlake

How do I identify auction conveyancing in Mortlake?

First ask your friends and family whom they would seek assistance from.

Option 2 is to look on the internet for conveyancing in Mortlake. Ring a couple or more firms from the list and ask them to send you their conveyancing estimate and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will conduct the conveyancing ahead ofcommitting.

Third is to make use of our search tool to assist you in finding the right solicitors for you based on your unique expectations including location,deadlines, complications and who the proposed mortgage company is. Resist the temptation to go for low cost conveyancing in Mortlake

We have very brash vendors who has recommended a preliminary contract with a down payment 6,000. Are such agreements sensible?

There are two main drawbacks with entering into any lock out agreement (sometimes known as an exclusivity agreement) is that it takes away the focus from moving forward with the conveyancing work, so in the absence of it needing minimal or no negotiation then it may turn out to be a cause of frustration and delay. It is not particularly popular by Mortlake conveyancing practitioners as a result. A further negative is the extent of the remedies available - a jilted buyer is extremely unlikely to secure an injunction to prevent the seller selling to an alternative purchaser, so the only remedy available under the agreement will be the reimbursement of wasted charges and, in limited circumstances, the extra payment of penalties.

Can your site be used to find a Conveyancing solicitor in Mortlake even where I’m not purchasing or disposing of a house, for instance if I want to buy a shop in Mortlake with a mortgage from Virgin Money?

Our comparison service is mainly there to find domestic conveyancing solicitors in Mortlake but we have listed towards the end of this page a few Mortlake commercial conveyancing firms. You should enquire with the company directly to see if they are also authorised to represent Virgin Money

Should my conveyancer be raising enquiries about flooding during the conveyancing in Mortlake.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for conveyancers dealing with homes in Mortlake. There are those who acquire a house in Mortlake, fully aware that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, leaving to one side the physical destruction, if a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, satisfactory building insurance, or dispose of the property. There are steps that can be taken as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the purchaser.

Lawyers are not qualified to impart advice on flood risk, however there are a number of checks that may be carried out by the purchaser or on a buyer’s behalf which can figure out the risks in Mortlake. The conventional set of property information forms supplied to a purchaser’s lawyer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) contains a usual inquiry of the seller to discover if the property has ever been flooded. In the event that the property has been flooded in past which is not revealed by the vendor, then a buyer could bring a legal claim for losses as a result of such an incorrect answer. The purchaser’s solicitors may also carry out an enviro report. This will reveal whether there is any known flood risk. If so, further inquiries should be initiated.

I am looking for a ground for flat up to £235,500 and found one close by in Mortlake I like with open areas and railway links nearby, however it only has 49 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Mortlake for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a lease with such few years left?

Should you need a home loan the shortness of the lease will be problematic. Discount the price by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing owner has owned the property for at least twenty four months you could request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor regarding this.

Due to complete next month on a basement flat in Mortlake. Conveyancing solicitors assured me that they report fully within the next couple of days. What should I be looking out for?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Mortlake should include some of the following:

    You should have a good understanding of the insurance provisions Advice as to the provision as set out in the lease to to contribute towards maintenance costs - in respect of the block, and the more general rights a leaseholder enjoys Ground rent - what is payable and when is collected, and be on notice if this is subject to change It needs to be made clear to you if the lease allows you to change or improve anything in the property- you should know whether any restrictions relates to all alterations or limited to structural alteration, and whether consent is required
For details of the information to be included in your report on your leasehold property in Mortlake please enquire of your solicitor in advance of your conveyancing in Mortlake.

I have had difficulty in trying to purchase the freehold in Mortlake. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?

Where there is a missing freeholder or if there is dispute about the premium for a lease extension, under the relevant statutes you can apply to the LVT to judgment on the amount due.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision 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 affected 3 flats. The unexpired lease term was 66.25 years.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Mortlake regulated by the SRA

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

  • Rodgers & Burton, 50 Vineyard Path, Mortlake, London, SW14 8ET
  • Michael Oppler & Co, 10 Hood Avenue, London, SW14 7LH
  • Jackson Longe Limited, St David's House, 15 Worple Way, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 6DG
  • Sutton-mattocks & Co Llp, 1 Rocks Lane, London, SW13 0DE
  • Geraldine Mcaleese & Co, 82 Grove Park Terrace, London, W4 3JJ

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Mortlake

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Mortlake specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • 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

Planning law solicitors in Mortlake regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a small selection 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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