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You can try and find the cheapest conveyancing solicitors in St James's but be careful as you may get what you pay for.

Logical reasons to let us assist you find a high street conveyancing solicitor in St James's

  • 1 St James's lawyers work in partnership with St James's estate agents, developers, surveyors, banks 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
  • 2 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these companies are often located many kilometers away with little understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in St James's
  • 3 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in St James's is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 4 The organisations identified on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.
  • 5 Excellent communication together with pure property expertise are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. St James's home moves can be made a lot more protracted due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed endeavour to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in St James's since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in St James's

I am expecting a offer of a home loan from Nat West. I hope to instruct a Licensed Conveyancer in St James's. Does the Nat West Solicitor panel allow for conveyancers regulated by the CLC?

The Nat West approved solicitor list is, like many other lenders, associated to the CML or Building Society Association, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and have to vacate my rented property in St James's by 15/9/2025. Conveyancing for my house purchase is progressing. Can I complete in 4 weeks as don't want to have to move into short term accommodation?

It is unwise to give notice on a rental until exchange of contracts has taken place. If you have not already done so, contact to your solicitor and request that they apply pressure on the other side, try to an acceptable time-line that everyone will work towards

I have been told by my lawyer that lack of planning permission insurance is required on my purchase. What is the typical level of cover needed for conveyancing in St James's?

The appropriate level of lack of planning permission indemnity insurance should be dictated by who who your lender is. It would differ for example between National Westminster Bank and Chelsea Building Society. Conveyancing practitioners as opposed to borrowers take out such policies.

Is it correct that all St James's CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Clydesdale conveyancing list of approved solicitors?

A selection of banks and building societies now utilise the accreditation scheme as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. CQS membership 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 join their panels.

I am due to exchange contracts on my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in September 2006, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s lender, Lloyds are being pedantic. The St James's solicitor who is on the Lloyds conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but Lloyds are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Lloyds have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Lloyds have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Lloyds may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

I used Wolstenholmes several years ago for my conveyancing in St James's. I now require my papers however the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?

You should call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in St James's of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I opted to have a survey carried out on a property in St James's before instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor has said that some banks will not grant a loan on such a property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can investigate further via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in St James's. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in St James's to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

How do I use the search app to get a costs illustration from a conveyancing lawyer in St James's on the authorised to act for my bank?

First pick a lender such as Halifax, Coventry Building Society or TSB then specify your location a common one being St James's. Conveyancing organisations in St James's and nationally will then be listed.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in St James's regulated by the SRA

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

  • Vma Legal Services Limited, 4-12 Regent Street, London, SW1Y 4PE
  • Svetlova Llp, 33 St. James's Square, London, England, SW1Y 4JS
  • Lsga Solicitors, 4th Floor, 35 Piccadilly, London, W1J 0LP
  • Trousset Fawcett Ltd, 35 Piccadilly, London, W1J 0DW
  • Lp Law Limited, Victory House, 99-101 Regent Street, London, W1B 4EZ

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in St James's

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in St James's with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • Vma Legal Services Limited, 4-12 Regent Street, London, SW1Y 4PE
  • Lsga Solicitors, 4th Floor, 35 Piccadilly, London, W1J 0LP
  • Hcls Llp, 3rd Floor/carrington House, 126 – 130 Regent Street, London, London, W1B 5SE
  • Sparrow & Trieu, 76 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6ND
  • Red Square (london) Ltd, 78 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5ES

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in St James's regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in St James's 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
  • Ldn Conveyancing Ltd, 3 Acton Hill Mews, W3 9QN
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Bldg 3 Chiswick Park, W4 5YA

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