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Conveyancing in Roehampton : Keep it Local

Reasons to use our Roehampton conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Roehampton conveyancing lawyers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 2 Regardless other on-line conveyancers say it may be necessary to pop into your lawyer to execute contracts. Too many 3rd parties are already engaged in a conveyancing transaction without having to add the postman into the equation.
  • 3 Property lawyer conveyancing firms have very good personal connections with Roehampton estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 4 Roehampton lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Roehampton home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 5 Roehampton lawyers work in conjunction with Roehampton estate agents, house builders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is provided to clients every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible

Examples of recent conveyancing in Roehampton since September 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Roehampton

I was advised yesterday by my IFA that my Roehampton the law firm I have appointed is not on the bank Conveyancing panel. What can I do to be sure if this is correct?

You need to contact your Roehampton lawyer directly. It is reasonable to expect your lawyer to notify you what has happened. Where they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the conveyancing panel for your mortgage company.

The housing market in Roehampton is heating up. What can I do to speed up matters?

Where the seller is applying time constraints to exchange it is highly recommended that your conveyancer is familiar with the area as they will have local contacts and intelligence. It is even conceivable that they could have transacted otherhouses in the same neighbourhood. Therefore consider using a Roehampton conveyancing lawyer. In addition, ensure that the conveyancing firm is on the member panel. It is understood that just under twenty per cent of Roehampton conveyancing transactions are frustrated or derailed after discovering a buyer’s lawyer was not on their banks list of approved solicitors. This can often result in the legal transfer of property being frustrated by as much as three weeks. It is claimed that this issue impacts approximately one hundred thousand home sales every year. Most Roehampton conveyancing firms can not represent certain lenders so do check as early as possible.

Completed the sale of my flat in Roehampton last January yet the purchaser is texting daily to moan that their solicitor needs to hear from mine. What should have happened following completion?

Following your sale your solicitor should deliver the transfer deeds and all supplemental paperwork to the buyer’s solicitors. Where relevant, your conveyancer must also evidence that the mortgage has been repaid to the purchasers conveyancers. There is unlikely to be post completion steps specific conveyancing in Roehampton.

I have been told that property searches are a common cause of obstruction in Roehampton house deals. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the conclusions of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the top 10 causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Searches are not likely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Roehampton.

I have justdiscovered that Wolstenholmes have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Roehampton for a purchase of a leasehold flat 18 months ago. How can I establish that the property is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?

The easiest method to check if the premises is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Roehampton conveyancing specialists.

I am tempted by the attractive purchase price for a couple of apartments in Roehampton which have in the region of fifty years left on the leases. Do I need to be concerned?

A lease is a legal document that entitles you to use the premises for a prescribed time frame. As a lease shortens the marketability of the lease reduces and it becomes more expensive to extend the lease. This is why it is often a good idea to increase the term of the lease. More often than not it is difficulties arise selling premises with a short lease because mortgage lenders may be unwilling to lend money on properties of this type. Lease extension can be a difficult process. We advise that you seek professional assistance from a conveyancer and surveyor with experience in this area.

I am the proprietor of a ground flat in Roehampton. In the absence of agreement between myself and the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the premium due for a lease extension?

Absolutely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Roehampton conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Roehampton residence 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 was in relation to 3 flats. The unexpired lease term was 66.25 years.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Roehampton regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Roehampton 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
  • Posada & Co Solicitors Limited, Unit 3, Griffin Gate, 135 Lower Richmond Road, Putney, London, SW15 1EZ
  • Gibson Young Solicitors Llp, 111-117 Putney High Street, Putney, London, London, SW15 1SS

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Roehampton

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Roehampton specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Russell - Cooke Llp, 2 Putney Hill, London, SW15 6AB
  • Slater Bradley & Co, 198 Upper Richmond Road, London, SW15 2SH
  • 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
  • Sutton-mattocks & Co Llp, 1 Rocks Lane, London, SW13 0DE

Planning law solicitors in Roehampton regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Roehampton practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including special planning controls
  • Russell - Cooke Llp, 2 Putney Hill, London, SW15 6AB
  • Sutton-mattocks & Co Llp, 1 Rocks Lane, London, SW13 0DE
  • Wsm (solicitors) Llp, Woodcock House, Gibbard Mews, 37-38 High Street, Wimbledon, London, SW19 5BY
  • Parfitt Cresswell, 593-599 Fulham Road, London, London, SW6 5UA
  • Ashworths Solicitors Llp, The Old Exchange, 12 Compton Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 7QD

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

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