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Reasons to use our Surrey Quays conveyancing solicitors

Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often based many miles away with limited understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Surrey Quays
Using a high street Solicitor generally means that you will receive a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
Surrey Quays property lawyers work in partnership with Surrey Quays estate agents, property finders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to home movers every step of the way, with the aim of reducing administrative burdens and transaction times
Surrey Quays conveyancing lawyers are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
We are the UKs largest domestic conveyancing directory listing mortgage company approved property lawyers delivering conveyancing in Surrey Quays governed by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Surrey Quays since January 2025*

Disposal

of terraced property, Eleanor Close, SE16 6PE completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £620,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion, agreeing completion date with parties

Transfer

of detached residence residence, Fishermans Drive, SE16 6SQ completing on 15/01/2025 at a price of £980,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

Purchase

of apartment George Beard Road SE8 3AH, at a price of £350,000. Leasehold conveyancing legalities included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion, ordering official copies of the title

Conveyance

of flat Odessa Street SE16 7GA, acquired for £683,000. Leasehold conveyancing due diligence included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, ordering official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Surrey Quays

What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Surrey Quays? Is this really necessary?

In order to comply with Money Laundering Regulations any Surrey Quays conveyancing firm will require proof of identity in all conveyancing matters. This is usually satisfied by provision of a passport and an original bank statement or utility account showing your correct address.

In accordance with Money Laundering Regulations, conveyancing solicitors are required to ascertain not simply the ID of conveyancing clients but also the source of fund that they receive in respect of any matter. An unwillingness to disclose this may lead to your solicitor ending their relationship with you, as clearly this will cause a conflict between the set Regulations and a refusal to disclose.

Your conveyancers will have an obligation to make a disclosure to the relevant authorities should they believe that any amounts received by them may contravene the Money Laundering Regulations.

My husband and I wish to acquire a newly converted apartment in Surrey Quays with a mortgage from Nottingham Building Society.We use our Surrey Quays conveyancing solicitor but Nottingham Building Society informed us his firm is not listed on their "panel". we are left little option but to use a Nottingham Building Society panel solicitor or retain our local solicitor and pay for a Nottingham Building Society panel lawyer to act for them. This seems very unfair; Can we not simply insist that Nottingham Building Society use our lawyer?

No, not really. The mortgage issued to you is subject to its various provisions, one of which will be that solicitors will be on the Nottingham Building Society conveyancing panel. Until recently, most mortgage companies had large numbers of solicitors on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. Another option that might be available is for your lawyer to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for Nottingham Building Society

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Surrey Quays

Two types of professional can perform conveyancing in Surrey Quays namely CLC regulated conveyancers or solicitors. The two can provide conveyancing services that you need to complete the disposal or purchase of property. Both are duty bound to perform Surrey Quays conveyancing to the same standards and guidelines so you may be sure that your conveyancing will be properly carried out and that all necessary procedures should be correctly adhered to.

We have agreed to purchase a house in Surrey Quays. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Co-operative have issued a mortgage offer so presumably this is not a concern to them. Why is my solicitor raising questions about the panel?

Given that your lender is Co-operative your lawyer must comply with the formal requirements contained in Section two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Co-operative. The CML Handbook contains minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and property lawyers are required to report to Co-operative where a lease fails to comply with these conditions. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not restricted to Surrey Quays.

The formalities of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Surrey Quays. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I would like to complain about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?

Most lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. Ordinarily complaints to a lender are resolved very quickly. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service with full details of your complaint.

I have been on the look out for a flat up to £245,000 and found one near me in Surrey Quays I like with amenity areas and transport links in the vicinity, however it only has 52 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Surrey Quays in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a lease with such few years left?

If you need a mortgage that many years will likely be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current owner has owned the property for a minimum of twenty four months you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor about this.

How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial property in Surrey Quays and how can your lawyers assist?

The 1954 Act gives security of tenure to business leaseholders, granting the legal entitlement to make a request to court for a renewal lease and remain in occupation at the end of an expired lease. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act to your advantage and handle your commercial conveyancing in Surrey Quays

I pay a service charge for my ground floor flat in Surrey Quays. As a result of poor financial planning I fell into arrears with remittance. I negotiated a settlement plan but there is still around £1750 outstanding as of today.

I now wish to dispose of the property and I am concerned this will hold me back if I have to settle the arrears in advance. Do I have to settle before - is this viable?

Your lawyer will hopefully be in a position to negotiate with the management company, with a new to seeing if they would accept payment from completion monies. This is an example of why it is sensible to choose a conveyancer in Surrey Quays as they may well enjoy an established relationship with the management company.

Last updated 14/04/2025

Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Surrey Quays regulated by the SRA

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

Nabas International Lawyers Llp, City Business Centre, Lower Road, Unit 23, London, London, SE16 2XB
Baldwin & Co, 236-238 Jamaica Road, London, SE16 4BE
Harris Waters & Co, Dundee Court, 73 Wapping High Street, London, Greater London, E1W 2YG
Gawor & Co, New Crane Wharf, New Crane Place, Wapping, London, London, E1W 3TS
Fitzpatrick & Co, 887 Old Kent Road, London, London, London, SE15 1NL

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Surrey Quays regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Surrey Quays but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

Walter Saunders, 382 Brockley Road, SE4 2BY
Stratega Law Ltd, Sutherland House, W1F 7TE
T J Ball & Company, 49 Leytonstone Road, E15 1JA

Planning law solicitors in Surrey Quays regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Surrey Quays with expertise in planning law. This could include advice on development on contaminated land

Reynolds Porter Chamberlain Llp, Tower Bridge House, St. Katharines Way, London, E1W 1AA
Norton Rose Fulbright Llp, 3 More London Riverside, London, London, SE1 2AQ
Cranelaw Nominees Limited, 4 More London Riverside, London, London, SE1 2AU
Bond Dickinson Llp, 4 More London Riverside, London, London, SE1 2AU
Gowling Wlg (uk) Llp, 4 More London Riverside, London, London, SE1 2AU

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