Find a Lender-Approved Local Conveyancer in Soho

Ready to buy a new home? Find a law firm approved by your lender.

Why do I need a "lender approved" conveyancer?

Failing to check that a lawyer is on your lender’s list of approved solicitors can put your transaction at risk of delay or failure.

If you have reached us by Googling ‘Conveyancing in Soho’ follow your intuition — you will have a better house move where you instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Soho.

Top reasons to let us assist you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Soho

Soho property lawyers are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor generally results in a more personalised service. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, your conveyancing is dealt with by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.
Over the years Soho conveyancer have developed valuable working relationships with Soho local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of handling your house sale or purchase in Soho.
There is a better than average chance that the other side’s lawyers are based in Soho - if so sets of lawyers are likely to be on good working terms
The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Soho is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Soho since January 2025*

Sale

of apartment Maltby Street SE1 3GP, at purchase sum of £999,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, obtaining official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

Acquisition

of apartment Lion Mills E2 7ST, at a price of £680,000. Leasehold conveyancing work included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges

Sale

of semi property, Sansom Street, SE5 7RD completing on 30/01/2025 at a price of £970,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

Disposal

of detached residence premises, Tyneham Road, SW11 5XP completing on 28/01/2025 at a price of £805,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Soho

Is it possible for conveyancing in Soho to be done in 3 weeks?

First, If the seller is applying pressure for your conveyancing we would recommend that your lawyer is familiar with the area as they will make use of local connections and know-how. It is possible that they could have conducted otherproperties in the same street. You would be best advised to use a Soho conveyancing lawyer. Second, ensure that the lawyer is on the member panel. It is believed that nearly one in five of Soho conveyancing deals are held up or derailed after discovering a purchaser’s lawyer was not on their banks member panel. This can often result in the buying process being frustrated by almost 21 days. It is understood that this issue impacts in the region of one hundred thousand home moves every year. Many Soho conveyancing firms can not act for certain lenders so do check at the outset.

I have a decision in principle. The lender mentioned the home loan came with free conveyancing. Is the implication that I have to use their panel conveyancer as I would prefer to appoint a Soho based conveyancing firm?

You should check but the chances are that appoint one of their panel solicitors if you want the "fee-free" offer. Contact the lender and determine if they allow a cash alternative. It is not unheard for a lender to give a £250 cashback as a further option in which case you could put that amount towards your preferred conveyancing solicitor near Soho.

We are purchasing a property in Soho. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a lawyer? On the day of competition we will need to put money into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our money?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

I happen to be the sole beneficiary of my late mum's estate with all property in now in my sole name, including the house in Soho. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in March. I plan to dispose of the property. I understand that there is a Mortgage Lenders six month 'rule', meaning my property ownership may be regarded the same way as if I'd bought the property in March. Is the property unsalable for six months?

The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook requires solicitors to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." By the strict wording you might be caught by that. How practical a view mortgage companies take of it, depend on the bank as this requirement principally exists to pick up on subsales or the quick reselling of property.

Is it correct that all Soho CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel?

It is true that some lenders now use CQS as the kick off point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. CQS accreditation however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitors wishing to remain on their approved list of firms.

I have been told that property searches are the number one reason for obstruction in Soho conveyancing transactions. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the common causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Searches are unlikely to be the root cause of delay in conveyancing in Soho.

I have todaybeen informed that Stirling Law have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Soho for a purchase of a leasehold flat 10 months ago. How can I check that the property is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest way to check if the premises is in your name, 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 Soho conveyancing specialists.

I'm converting the mortgage on my existing house to a BTL loan with Halifax and intend to use the remaining equity as a down payment on another house. The area we are looking at is Soho. Will your conveyancers be able to act for both sets of banks and tie in the two deals?

Make use of our comparison tool on this site to check that the conveyancers are approved by both mortgage companies. On the basis that they are your conveyancer will be able to tie up the two deals but you should have a chat with you lawyer and make apparent your desired outcome and needs.

Last updated 28/04/2025

Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Soho regulated by the SRA

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

David Goodman & Co, 34-35 Newman Street, London, W1T 1PZ
Magrath Llp, 66-67 Newman Street, London, London, W1T 3EQ
Mathias Gentle Page Hassan Llp, Fourth Floor, 247 Tottenham Court Road, London, London, W1T 7QX
Fuglers (in Association With David Berens & Co) Llp, 70 Charlotte Street, London, W1T 4QG
Wilson Barca Llp, Carlisle Buildings, 18 Carlisle Street, London, London, W1D 3BX

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Soho

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Soho practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Court proceedings for possession

Mathias Gentle Page Hassan Llp, Fourth Floor, 247 Tottenham Court Road, London, London, W1T 7QX
Fuglers (in Association With David Berens & Co) Llp, 70 Charlotte Street, London, W1T 4QG
Wilson Barca Llp, Carlisle Buildings, 18 Carlisle Street, London, London, W1D 3BX
Dalton Holmes Gray, 7a D'Arblay Street, London, London, W1F 8DF
Verto Group Legal Limited, 10 Margaret Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1W 8RL

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Soho regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Soho specialising in commercial conveyancing in Soho. This should include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land

David Goodman & Co, 34-35 Newman Street, London, W1T 1PZ
Mathias Gentle Page Hassan Llp, Fourth Floor, 247 Tottenham Court Road, London, London, W1T 7QX
Schillings International Llp, 41 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3HX
Fuglers (in Association With David Berens & Co) Llp, 70 Charlotte Street, London, W1T 4QG
Wilson Barca Llp, Carlisle Buildings, 18 Carlisle Street, London, London, W1D 3BX

Neighboring Locations

Fitzrovia


	Soho

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