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Reasons to use our Tooting conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Tooting 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.
  • 2 Regardless other companies advise it may be important to pop into your conveyancer to execute legal papers. There are various parties with engaged in a house sale without needing to include the postman into the equation.
  • 3 Lawyer conveyancing firms have valuable personal connections with Tooting estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 4 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor generally results in a more bespoke service. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 5 Our site is the first site offering you the facility to ensure that your property ownership legalities in Tooting will be carried out by a law firm on your bank member panel.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Tooting since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Tooting

My partner and I are getting closer to an exchange on a house in Tooting and my mum and dad have sent the exchange deposit to my conveyancer. I am now informed that as the deposit has not come from me my conveyancer needs to make a notification to my bank. Apparently, in also acting for the lender he must inform them that the balance of the purchase price is coming from anyone other than me. I disclosed to the mortgage company concerning my parents' contribution when I applied for the home loan, so is it really necessary for him to raise this?

Your property lawyer is duty bound to clarify with mortgage company to ensure that they are aware that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own resources. The solicitor can only reveal this to your mortgage company if you permit them to, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.

I purchased a freehold residence in Tooting yet invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Tooting and has limited impact for conveyancing in Tooting but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the generation of fresh rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 is to be dispensed with completely.

We hope to to buy with Melton Mowbray Building Society. We have called around locally but am unable to find a Tooting conveyancing firm on the Melton Mowbray Building Society approved list. Could you assist?

You should make the most of the find a conveyancing panel solicitor tool on this site. Please choose the building society and type Tooting or your preferred area and you will be presented with numerous conveyancers based in Tooting or near you.

Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that may affect a commercial property in Tooting?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Tooting will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers spend in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Tooting. The search result sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Tooting.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Tooting it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately can cause delays to Tooting commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not carried out for residential conveyancing in Tooting.

My company is looking to take over a lease of a shop on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering no-sale-no costs for non-domestic conveyancing in Tooting for under 1500k?

We can recommend firms who have well rounded knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Tooting, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. Whether you are looking to acquire or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we can put you in touch with the right lawyer. Regarding the charges these will vary based on the structure and nuances of the deal. Please provide us with your contact information or phone us so that we may furnish you with a fixed commercial conveyancing quote.

I am using a search engine for the term on line conveyancing in Tooting it brings up many conveyancersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable conveyancer for the sale of my house?

The preferential way of finding the right conveyancer is through a trusted testimonial, so ask friends and relatives who have bought a property in Tooting or the local estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Tooting vary, so it's sensible to obtain at least four fee estimates from varying types of property lawyers. Be sure to secure confirmation what costs in the quote includes.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Tooting regulated by the SRA

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

  • Broadway, First Floor, 40 Tooting High Street, London, SW17 0RG
  • Kenwright & Lynch, 2 Mitcham Road, Tooting Broadway, London, SW17 0TF
  • Goodfellows Solicitors Limited, 12 Selkirk Road, Tooting, London, SW17 0ES
  • Suriya & Co, 1081 Garratt Lane, London, Tooting, SW17 0LN
  • Mahesen & Co, 30 Mellison Road, London, SW17 9AY

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Tooting regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Tooting but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • R & C Property Lawyers Llp, 10A Upper Tooting Road, SW17 7PG
  • Walter Saunders, 382 Brockley Road, SE4 2BY
  • Property Transfer Co-ordination Ptc, Corner House, KT1 2NR
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Sutherland House, W1F 7TE

Planning law solicitors in Tooting regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Tooting specialising in planning law. This will likely include advice on special planning controls
  • Ashworths Solicitors Llp, The Old Exchange, 12 Compton Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 7QD
  • Capsticks Solicitors Llp, 1 St. Georges Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4DR
  • Gregsons, St Christophers House, 19 Tabor Grove, London, SW19 4EX
  • Jeremy Marozzi & Co Solicitors, 12 Merton Park Parade, Wimbledon, London, SW19 3NT
  • Wsm (solicitors) Llp, Woodcock House, Gibbard Mews, 37-38 High Street, Wimbledon, London, SW19 5BY

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

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