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5 reasons to let us help you find a local conveyancing solicitor in Southwark

  • 1 We are the UKs most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory listing mortgage company approved law firms conducting conveyancing in Southwark regulated and authorised by the SRA or CLC.
  • 2 Southwark lawyers work in conjunction with Southwark estate agents, property finders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is offered to home movers every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 3 Southwark solicitors are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 4 This site is the first site that enables you the ability to check that your conveyancing in Southwark will be conducted by a law firm on your mortgage lender’s authorised panel.
  • 5 No matter what any alternative lawyers advise it could be important to attend your solicitor to execute documents. Too many 3rd parties are already with an interest in a homemove without needing to add the postman into the mix.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Southwark since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Southwark

Why would one instruct a Southwark conveyancing practice when national conveyancers are more affordable?

Its a good idea to scrutinise conveyancing costs in Southwark and you should seek a competitive fee calculation but don’t be focused with hunting for the cheapest Southwark conveyancer. Identifying the right conveyancer can be the difference between a smooth and a stressful home move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert advice from a trusted lawyer. Emails can't be as helpful as a telephone call and can never replicate a face to face appointment. The firms that we work with will find you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor who can handle your conveyancing from start to finish, providing a level of hand holding that you will never get with an web based conveyancer. Our lawyers will contact you regularly to update you as to progress and keep you informed. Should you need to contact the office you will know who to ask for and we'll endeavour to make sure that you are kept fully informed.

Are you able to vouch for a Chelsea Building Society accepted Southwark conveyancing solicitor that can complete within a very limited time frame? Would it be better to use a local Southwark conveyancer or a nationwide comparison site?

We can recommend some very good Southwark conveyancing firms. Another option is to visit the high street in Southwark. Go in to two or three law practices and ask to see a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Explain your expectations together with the reasons and get a commitment on your deadline. Appoint the one that genuine.

I know that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Do I require chancel insurance when acquiring a residence in Southwark? or I am told that there is a law dating back centuries that means some homeowners living in a parish church boundary will be compelled to pay for maintenance towards the chancel within the church. Is this appropriate for conveyancing in Southwark?

Unless a previous purchase of the premises completed after 12 October 2013 you could take it that lawyers delivering conveyancing in Southwark to remain encouraging a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my property are lost. The conveyancers who conducted the conveyancing in Southwark 4 years ago no longer exist. What are my next steps?

You no longer need to have the physical deeds to evidence that you are the owner of your registered land or premises, as the Land Registry hold details of all registered land or property electronically.

I'm purchasing a new build house in Southwark with the aid of help to buy. The sellers would not reduce the amount so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of extras instead. The property agent suggested that I not to tell my lawyer about the extras as it could adversely affect my loan with the bank. Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

Some months ago I was told by my mortgage company that their approved conveyancers work on no completion no charge basis for conveyancing in Southwark. I had a purchase abort nevertheless the solicitors want search fees! They are stating that the fees are independent!

Southwark conveyancing search charges are separate expenses not solicitors costs as these are payable to a third party.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Southwark

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

  • Greenberg Traurig Maher Llp, The Shard, Level 8, 32 London Bridge Street, London, London, SE1 9SG
  • Sibley Law Llp, Delta House, 175 - 177 Borough High Street, London, London, SE1 1HR
  • Issat Timm Solicitors Limited, 175-177 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1HR
  • Ola Leslie Solicitors Llp, 60 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1XF
  • Bryan O'connor & Co, St Margaret's House, 18-20 Southwark Street, London, SE1 1TS

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Southwark regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Southwark practicing in commercial conveyancing in Southwark. This should include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • Greenberg Traurig Maher Llp, The Shard, Level 8, 32 London Bridge Street, London, London, SE1 9SG
  • Sibley Law Llp, Delta House, 175 - 177 Borough High Street, London, London, SE1 1HR
  • Ola Leslie Solicitors Llp, 60 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1XF
  • Bryan O'connor & Co, St Margaret's House, 18-20 Southwark Street, London, SE1 1TS
  • Rls Solicitors Limited, Suite 30-33, The Hop Exchange, 24 Southwark Street, London, London, SE1 1TY

Planning law solicitors in Southwark regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Southwark with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Greenberg Traurig Maher Llp, The Shard, Level 8, 32 London Bridge Street, London, London, SE1 9SG
  • Sibley Law Llp, Delta House, 175 - 177 Borough High Street, London, London, SE1 1HR
  • Ola Leslie Solicitors Llp, 60 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1XF
  • Deighton Pierce Glynn Limited, 8 Union Street, London, SE1 1SZ
  • Howard Kennedy Llp, No.1 London Bridge, London, SE1 9BG

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

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