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Reasons to use our Putney Vale conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor generally results in a more personal touch. Sometimes when dealing with a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 2 Putney Vale solicitors have a crucial advantage when it comes to Putney Vale conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will affect your home move
  • 3 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Putney Vale is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 4 Chances are that the the conveyancers for the other party have offices in Putney Vale - if so sets of conveyancers are likely to be on good working terms
  • 5 Putney Vale conveyancers work in partnership with Putney Vale estate agents, property finders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept informed as to progress all the way along

Examples of recent conveyancing in Putney Vale since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Putney Vale

I am nearing exchange of contracts for my ground floor flat in Putney Vale and the estate agent has just called to advise that the buyers are appointing a new conveyancer. The excuse is that the mortgage company will only work with property lawyers on their approved list. On what basis would a leading mortgage company only deal with certain law firms rather the firm that they want to select for their conveyancing in Putney Vale ?

Banks have always had panels of law firms they are willing to work with, but in recent years big names such as Nationwide, have considered and reduced their conveyancing panel– in some cases removing conveyancing firms who have represented them for many years.

Lending institutions blame a rise in fraud as the reason for the pruning – criteria have been stiffened as a smaller panel is easier to monitor. No lender will say how many solicitors have been dropped, claiming the information is commercially sensitive, but the Law Society says it is hearing daily from firms that have been removed from panels. Some do not even realise they have been dropped until contacted by a borrower who has instructed them as might be the situation in your buyers' case. The purchasers are unlikely to have any impact on this.

Having sold my house in Putney Vale last May but our buyer keeps whats apping every few hours to say his lawyer needs to hear from mine. What are the post completion sale legalities following completion?

Following your disposal your lawyer is committed to forward the transfer deeds and all additional paperwork to the purchaser's solicitors. Where relevant, your solicitor must also send confirmation that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been discharged to the buyers lawyers. There are no post completion steps peculiar conveyancing in Putney Vale.

Our lender has recommended a law firm on their panel based in Putney Vale but I would rather choose a conveyancing lawyer in Putney Vale or nearer to where I live. Are you able to help?

It is by no means the case that all Putney Vale conveyancing solicitors are on all banks conveyancing panel. Use our search tool to find a Putney Vale conveyancing firm on the on the mortgage company panel.

My conveyancer has informed me that lack of right of way insurance is necessary on my purchase. What is the level of cover for Putney Vale conveyancing?

The right level of lack of right of way indemnity insurance should be dictated by who your lender. It would differ for example between Santander and Bank of Scotland. Conveyancing practitioners as opposed to members of the public take out such policies.

I am buying a property in Putney Vale. One unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Bank of Ireland be concerned?

As your lender is Bank of Ireland your lawyer must comply with the conveyancing requirements outlined in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Bank of Ireland. The CML Handbook includes minimum specifications for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancers are required to report to Bank of Ireland where a lease fails to satisfy these specifications. The provisions relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not restricted to Putney Vale.

I was told two weeks ago that my mortgage has been agreed to by RBS. Is it usual for RBS to only issue the offer once my solicitor in Putney Vale is approved on their conveyancing panel? RBS have asked my solicitor to see a copy of their Professional Indemnity Insurance Schedule.

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

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Putney Vale?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Putney Vale. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

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At this site receive an accurate costs illustration via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that understands the issues for your conveyancing in Putney Vale. Unlike many estate agents and brokerage sites we do not charge firms a fee if you appoint them for your home move in Putney Vale

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Putney Vale regulated by the SRA

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

  • Slater Bradley & Co, 198 Upper Richmond Road, London, SW15 2SH
  • Cearns Kay, Apsley House, 176 Upper Richmond Road, London, London, London, SW15 2SH
  • Russell - Cooke Llp, 2 Putney Hill, London, SW15 6AB
  • Gibson Young Solicitors Llp, 111-117 Putney High Street, Putney, London, London, SW15 1SS
  • Mapletoft & Co, 39-43 Putney High Street, Putney, London, SW15 1SP

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Putney Vale regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Putney Vale practicing in commercial conveyancing in Putney Vale. This will likely include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Cearns Kay, Apsley House, 176 Upper Richmond Road, London, London, London, SW15 2SH
  • Slater Bradley & Co, 198 Upper Richmond Road, London, SW15 2SH
  • Russell - Cooke Llp, 2 Putney Hill, London, SW15 6AB
  • Gibson Young Solicitors Llp, 111-117 Putney High Street, Putney, London, London, SW15 1SS
  • Mapletoft & Co, 39-43 Putney High Street, Putney, London, SW15 1SP

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Putney Vale regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Putney Vale 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
  • Ldn Conveyancing Ltd, 3 Acton Hill Mews, W3 9QN
  • J Scollan & Co Property Lawyers, First Floor Canal Court, TW8 8JA
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Sutherland House, W1F 7TE

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

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