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Reasons to use our Old Ford conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Old Ford solicitor are the linchpin to a successful Old Ford conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 2 We are the UKs most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory listing lender approved law firms delivering conveyancing in Old Ford regulated by the SRA or CLC.
  • 3 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor generally means that you will receive a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, your transaction is handled by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these companies are often based many miles away with limited appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Old Ford
  • 5 The organisations identified 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 Old Ford since September 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Old Ford

I am need of leasehold conveyancing for an apartment in a relatively new development (6 years built) in Old Ford. Almost all the properties have already been sold. Do I need carry out the conveyancing searches as part of conveyancing in Old Ford?

A big part of the Old Ford conveyancing process is the conveyancing searches. There are hundreds companies delivering Old Ford conveyancing searches, as well direct from the local authority. These are usually referred to as personal search organisation and they produce, not surprisingly, personal searches. However, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must obtain their information from the local authority.

I am purchasing a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Old Ford who is on the Chelsea Building Society conveyancing. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Chelsea Building Society in certain locations such as Old Ford. We dont recommend any particular firm.

We are planning to move house in January. Does my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the day of completion. As an aside, can you suggest a removal company in Old Ford. Conveyancing lawyer was organised prior to coming across this website.

On the afternoon of completion you can pick up the keys from your selling agent however this can only occur when the previous owners solicitors inform the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be passed over. After that you will need to tell the removal company that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not recommend a particular removal organisation but can assist you in finding a residential property solicitor in Old Ford or a firm with expertise in conveyancing in Old Ford.

My wife and I purchasing a 4 bedroom semi-detached house in Old Ford. Our aim is to an extension at the rear at the property.Will the conveyancing process include checks to determine if these alterations were previously refused?

Your solicitor will check the deeds as conveyancing in Old Ford can sometimes identify restrictions in the title documents which prohibit certain works or need the permission of a 3rd party. Certain additions call for local authority planning permissions and approval under the building regulations. Some locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or affect extensions. It would be wise to check these issues with a surveyor prior to committing yourself to a purchase.

I was told four weeks ago that my mortgage has been agreed to by Yorkshire BS. Is it usual for Yorkshire BS to only issue the offer once my solicitor in Old Ford is approved on their conveyancing panel? Yorkshire BS have asked my solicitor to see a copy of their PI Insurance.

A lender would not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Yorkshire BS to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on last month in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Old Ford is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Old Ford are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Old Ford you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Old Ford 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 premises.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for freehold conveyancing in Old Ford. I've land on a web site which seems to have the ideal answer If it is possible to get all formalities done via web that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

Is there a reason that Old Ford conveyancing costs are higher for leasehold and freehold properties?

When purchasing a leasehold property there is more work involved purely due to the fact that usually there are further parties involved in the form of the freeholder and/or Management Agents. As part of a lawyers enquiries they will check that all ground rent and service charges are paid up to date amongst other general leasehold matters. For this reason, the Sellers lawyers usually have to refer to the freeholder or Managing Agent for their replies to our questions. This may be time consuming and beyond the lawyers control

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Old Ford regulated by the SRA

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

  • Waterfields Solicitors, 445 Roman Road, Bow, London, E3 5LX
  • Skd Legal Ltd, 249-251 Mile End Road, Tower Hamlets, London, E1 4BJ
  • White Horse Law Limited, 96 White Horse Lane, London, London, E1 4LR
  • Shahid Rahman, 160 Mile End Road, London, E1 4LJ
  • Adams Solicitors, Adams House, 129 Mile End Road, London, E1 4BG

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Old Ford

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Old Ford practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Waterfields Solicitors, 445 Roman Road, Bow, London, E3 5LX
  • Olisakwe Vincent Onuegbu Solicitors, Suite 15, Celia Fiennes House, 8 - 20 Well Street, 8-20 Well Street, London, E9 7PX
  • Alcott Solicitors Limited, 172 Mile End Road, London, E1 4LJ
  • Shahid Rahman, 160 Mile End Road, London, E1 4LJ
  • Adams Solicitors, Adams House, 129 Mile End Road, London, E1 4BG

Planning law solicitors in Old Ford regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Old Ford with expertise in planning law. This may include advice on development on contaminated land
  • Adams Solicitors, Adams House, 129 Mile End Road, London, E1 4BG
  • Regnum Solicitors, Unit 7, Kinetica, 13 Ramsgate Street, London, E8 2FD
  • Allen & Overy (holdings) Limited, One Bishops Square, London, E1 6AD
  • Aosphere Llp, One Bishops Square, London, E1 6AD
  • Ronald Fletcher Baker Llp, 326 Old Street, London, EC1V 9DR

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