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Reasons to use our Peckham conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 On the balance of probabilities the the conveyancers for the other party have offices in Peckham - if so sets of lawyers will be less confrontational
  • 2 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Peckham regularly deal withlocal concerns specific to Peckham and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and speedier conveyancing.
  • 3 Peckham conveyancers have a significant advantage when it comes to Peckham conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can affect your conveyancing
  • 4 Using a local Solicitor generally means that you will receive a more personalised service. Sometimes when dealing with a an online conveyancing factory, your matter is handled by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 5 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these organisations are often located hundreds of miles away with limited understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Peckham

Examples of recent conveyancing in Peckham since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Peckham

I am need of leasehold conveyancing for an apartment in a fairly new development (6 years old) in Peckham. Almost all the flats have already been disposed of. Do I need carry out the neighbourhood searches as part of conveyancing in Peckham?

Conveyancing Searches are a central link in the Peckham conveyancing process. There are hundreds search providers conducting Peckham conveyancing searches, as well direct from the local authority. These are usually referred to as personal search organisation due to them carrying out, personal searches. Nevertheless, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must obtain their data from the local authoritative source.

My home in Peckham is up for sale and I have accepted an offer. Does the conveyancing practitioner have to be required to be on the Barclays conveyancing panel in order to deal with paying off my mortgage?

Ordinarily, even if your lawyer is not on the Barclays conveyancing panel they can still act for you on your sale. It might be that the lender will not release the original deeds (if applicable and increasingly irrelevant) until after the mortgage is paid off. You should speak to your lawyer directly before you start the process though to ensure that there is no problem as lenders are changing their specifications fairly frequently in recent years.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Peckham prior to appointing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will not give a mortgage on such a premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Peckham. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Peckham to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

Do I need to be suspicious by 3rd parties that I am dealing with are suggesting a factory type conveyancing firm rather than a local Peckham conveyancing company?

As with lots of service providers, often referrals from connections can be worth their weight in gold. Nevertheless there are many people with a vested interest in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, mortgage brokers and lenders may put forward conveyancers to use. Sometimes the lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but sometimes there behind the scenes commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You are free to appoint your own lawyer. However, bear in mind that most banks have an approved list of solicitors you must use for the lender aspect of your transaction.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Peckham. I've discover a site which seems to have the perfect answer If there is a chance to get all formalities done via email that would be preferable. Do I need to be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

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 it true that a Peckham conveyancing firm taken to court by a client for failing to conduct comprehensive conveyancing searches?

We are not aware of such a Peckham conveyancing claim but it has been reported that, clients purchasing a property in Cumbria successfully sued their lawyer as a consequence of development permission to construct a wind farm not being identified in conveyancing searches.

Where you are contemplating buying a home in Peckham It is important that your solicitor conduct all Peckham conveyancing searches required making sure that you have relevant and up to date information ahead of acquiring a home in Peckham.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Peckham

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Peckham with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Peter Otto & Co Solicitors, 2nd Floor, 151 Rye Lane, Peckham, London, SE15 4TL
  • Apex Solicitors, 163 Rye Lane, London, SE15 4TL
  • Victory Solicitors, 37-39 Peckham High Street, Peckham, London, London, SE15 5EB
  • Equity Law Solicitors, 11 Peckham High Street, London, London, SE15 5EB
  • Gans & Co Solicitors Llp, 214-216 Rye Lane, Peckham, London, SE15 4NL

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Peckham regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Peckham with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Peckham. This may include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Peter Otto & Co Solicitors, 2nd Floor, 151 Rye Lane, Peckham, London, SE15 4TL
  • Apex Solicitors, 163 Rye Lane, London, SE15 4TL
  • Gans & Co Solicitors Llp, 214-216 Rye Lane, Peckham, London, SE15 4NL
  • Fitzpatrick & Co, 887 Old Kent Road, London, London, London, SE15 1NL
  • Mountain Partnership Solicitors, 143 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DJ

Planning law solicitors in Peckham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Peckham specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • Norton Rose Fulbright Llp, 3 More London Riverside, London, London, SE1 2AQ
  • Gowling Wlg (uk) Llp, 4 More London Riverside, London, London, SE1 2AU
  • Bond Dickinson Llp, 4 More London Riverside, London, London, SE1 2AU
  • Cranelaw Nominees Limited, 4 More London Riverside, London, London, SE1 2AU
  • Beverley Morris & Co Incorporating Peter Egan & Co, 62 Lewisham High Street, London, London, SE13 5JH

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