We are purchasing a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Putney who is on the Barclays conveyancing panel. 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 be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Barclays . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Putney.
I have just over seventy years unexpired on my lease and need a lease extension for my flat in Putney. Conveyancing solicitors on the Virgin panel can deal with such extensions right?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 20/10/2025 the requirements read as follows :
I used Action Conveyancing a few years ago for my conveyancing in Putney. Now, I need the documents however the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?
Do call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Putney of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
How does conveyancing in Putney differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Putney come to us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is constructed. This is because developers in Putney typically acquire the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Putney or who has acted in the same development.
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Putney prior to retaining solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. Our surveyor has said that some banks may refuse to grant a loan on a flying freehold premises.
It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. If you contact us we can check with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Putney. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Putney especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Putney.
What are your top tips when it comes to choosing a Putney conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?
If you are instructing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Putney conveyancing firm) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We recommend that you speak with several firms including non Putney conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be of use:
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How many lease extensions have they conducted in Putney in the last 12 months? What are the charges for lease extension work?
I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord for a lease extension without success. Can one apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Putney conveyancing firm to assist?
You certainly can. We are happy to put you in touch with a Putney conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Putney 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 remaining number of years on the lease was 66.25 years.