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Reasons to use our South East London conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Peace of mind comes when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. South East London has a number to pick from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 2 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in South East London is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 3 Excellent communication together with pure property experience are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. South East London property deals can become a lot more stressful due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 4 Our site offers most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory service identifying bank approved property lawyers conducting conveyancing in South East London who are regulated by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 5 This site is the only site offering you the ability to ensure that your conveyancing in South East London will be conducted by a solicitor on your mortgage lender’s member panel.

Examples of recent conveyancing in South East London since December 2024*

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of flat Drury Lane WC2B 5TA, at purchase sum of £1,375,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

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Sale

of apartment Galen Place WC1A 2JR, at buying consideration of £1,265,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, ordering official copies of the title

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of apartment Charles Street W1J 5EX, at buying consideration of £1,404,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: obtaining official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

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Acquisition

of apartment Greycoat Street SW1P 2QF, sold for £985,000. Leasehold conveyancing work included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in South East London

We are expecting a mortgage offer soon. The lender mentioned the loan came with free conveyancing. Is the implication that I have to instruct their panel lawyer as I would prefer to appoint a local conveyancing solicitor in South East London?

You should check but the the probability is that appoint one of their panel solicitors if you take up the "fee-free" deal. Contact the lender and determine if they allow a monetary alternative. In the past a few mortgage companies offered a £250 cashback as an alternative in which case you could put that amount towards your preferred conveyancing solicitor in South East London.

I have been told that property searches are the number one reason for stalling in South East London house deals. Is this right?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the findings of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the most frequent causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Searches are unlikely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in South East London.

three months have elapsed since my purchase conveyancing in South East London concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

How do I identify a South East London law firm on the Lloyds TSB Bank conveyancing panel? I have wheels and am prepared to travel upto 20miles to meet the conveyancer.

You can use the search on this website. Please pick a bank and your location and you will see a number of South East London conveyancing lawyers located nearest you. We have listed some South East London conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can ring them to check if they are on the Lloyds TSB Bank panel

My husband and I are novice buyers - had an offer accepted, but the selling agent informed us that the owners will only go ahead if we use their preferred solicitors as they are insisting on an ‘expedited deal’. We would rather use a local conveyancer accustomed to conveyancing in South East London

It is unlikely the owners are behind this. Should the vendor require ‘a quick sale', turning down a genuine buyer is going to damage their objectives. Speak to the owners direct and make sure they comprehend that (a)you are serious purchasers (b)you are ready to go, with finances arranged © you are chain free (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you intend to instruct your own,trusted South East London conveyancing solicitors - not the ones that will provide the estate agent a referral fee or hit his conveyancing thresholds set by senior management.

Why do South East London conveyancing charges are more expensive for leasehold and freehold properties?

Inevitably there is increased work needed for leasehold conveyancing. South East London has many leasehold properties. There is more time involved in the purchase: for example, the lease and leasehold information (including up to date service charge, ground rent and buildings insurance details) obtained from the freeholder or managing agents. There are strict criteria that the lease must meet in order to be acceptable to a mortgage company. If it does not meet these requirements, the lease must be amended, which can involve additional expense for the seller.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in South East London

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in South East London specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Rubinstein Phillips Lewis Smith Limited, 13 Craven Street, London, WC2N 5PB
  • Hillary Cooper Law Limited, 53-59 Chandos Place, London, WC2N 4HS
  • Hempsons, 40 Villiers Street, London, WC2N 6NJ
  • Spring Law Limited, 65 Chandos Place, London, WC2N 4HG
  • Gordon Dadds Llp, 6 Agar Street, London, Greater London, WC2N 4HN

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in South East London regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in South East London but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Sutherland House, W1F 7TE
  • R & C Property Lawyers Llp, 10A Upper Tooting Road, SW17 7PG
  • Walter Saunders, 382 Brockley Road, SE4 2BY

Planning law solicitors in South East London regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in South East London specialising in planning law. This will likely include advice on development on contaminated land
  • Ahc Solicitors Limited, 1 Northumberland Avenue, Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5BW
  • Fortune Green Legal Practice Limited, Golden Cross House, 8 Duncannon Street, London, WC2N 4JF
  • Hempsons, 40 Villiers Street, London, WC2N 6NJ
  • Gordon Dadds Llp, 6 Agar Street, London, Greater London, WC2N 4HN
  • David Tang & Co, Suite 8 Nassau House, 122 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, London, W1D 5ER

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

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