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Reasons to use our Putney Heath conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Putney Heath is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 Putney Heath conveyancers work in conjunction with Putney Heath estate agents, house builders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is offered to clients every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible
  • 3 There is a distinct possibility the other side’s solicitors are based in Putney Heath - if so both parties are likely to be familiar
  • 4 Regardless other solicitors advise it could be important to attend your solicitor to sign documents. There are enough parties with an interest in a house sale without having to add the postman into the pot.
  • 5 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Putney Heath regularly deal withlocal concerns peculiar to Putney Heath and therefore you may benefit from better advice and speedier conveyancing.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Putney Heath since May 2026*

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Sale

of apartment Putney Hill SW15 3NS, at sale consideration of £202,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

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Purchase

of apartment Whitnell Way SW15 6DG, at a price of £417,000. Leasehold conveyancing legalities included: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

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Disposal

of flat Putney Hill SW15 6RY, at the agreed sum of £680,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties

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Transfer

of terraced property, Medfield Street, SW15 4JY completing on 19/06/2026 at a price of £586,250. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, ordering official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Putney Heath

We are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our home in Putney Heath and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. Any high street Putney Heath lawyer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers instructed an internet conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Putney Heath. Having lived in Putney Heath for 4 years we know of no issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to get confirmation need.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? You should check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same sickness)

The deeds to our home are lost. The conveyancers who handled the conveyancing in Putney Heath 10 years ago no longer exist. What are my options?

You no longer need to hold title deeds to evidence that you own the land or property, as the Land Registry hold details of all registered land or property electronically.

I am buying a new build flat in Putney Heath. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Putney Heath

    Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Putney Heath is the location of the property. Can you offer any advice?

Flying freeholds in Putney Heath are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Putney Heath you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Putney Heath 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 residence.

As co-executor for the estate of my father I am disposing of a residence in Cardiff but I am based in Putney Heath. My solicitor (based 200 kilometers awayneeds me to sign a stat dec ahead of the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in Putney Heath to witness this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or qualified solicitor will do regardless of whether they are located in Putney Heath

My fiance is purchasing a studio flat in Putney Heath. He has received a fee estimate by the conveyancer suggested by the estate agents totaling £1250 . It was 9 years ago I sold and bought a home and the fee was £440. Have costs really increased to that extent?

You should e-mail two or three local Putney Heath conveyancing firms requesting estimates. It is advisable to base your decision not just on cost, but on promptness and on how comprehensive the response was.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Putney Heath regulated by the SRA

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

  • Russell - Cooke Llp, 2 Putney Hill, London, SW15 6AB
  • Slater Bradley & Co, 198 Upper Richmond Road, London, SW15 2SH
  • Cearns Kay, Apsley House, 176 Upper Richmond Road, London, London, London, SW15 2SH
  • Gibson Young Solicitors Llp, 111-117 Putney High Street, Putney, London, London, SW15 1SS
  • Peace Farnell Limited, 9 Kingsmere Road, London, SW19 6PY

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Putney Heath regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Putney Heath specialising in commercial conveyancing in Putney Heath. This may include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Russell - Cooke Llp, 2 Putney Hill, London, SW15 6AB
  • Slater Bradley & Co, 198 Upper Richmond Road, London, SW15 2SH
  • Cearns Kay, Apsley House, 176 Upper Richmond Road, London, London, London, SW15 2SH
  • Gibson Young Solicitors Llp, 111-117 Putney High Street, Putney, London, London, SW15 1SS
  • Peace Farnell Limited, 9 Kingsmere Road, London, SW19 6PY

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Putney Heath regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Putney Heath but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • R & C Property Lawyers Llp, 10A Upper Tooting Road, SW17 7PG
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Bldg 3 Chiswick Park, W4 5YA
  • J Scollan & Co Property Lawyers, First Floor Canal Court, TW8 8JA
  • Property Transfer Co-ordination Ptc, Corner House, KT1 2NR
  • Ldn Conveyancing Ltd, 3 Acton Hill Mews, W3 9QN

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

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