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Choosing the right solicitor is the most important decision when it comes to your Walworth conveyancing

Reasons to use our Walworth conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Walworth 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.
  • 2 The Walworth conveyancing firms that we work with are dedicated to supplying the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in Walworth
  • 3 Lawyer conveyancing lawyers have very good personal connections with Walworth selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 4 The companies listed on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 5 Personal touch together with pure property experience are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Walworth conveyancing can be made significantly more stressful as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Walworth since September 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Walworth

Would the conveyancing practitioners that you recommend handle right to buy conveyancing in Walworth?

We have identified a variety of conveyancing conveyancers carrying out right to buy conveyancing You should call us in order to secure a conveyancing quote.

Can you clarify what the consequences are if my lawyer’s firm is expelled from the Aldermore Conveyancing panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Walworth?

The first thing to point out is that, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit for a fee.

There are numerous conveyancing solicitors in Walworth but how do I know who's good?

We would encourage you not to go for the lowest Walworth conveyancing fees. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

My wife and I buying a 4 bedroom semi-detached house in Walworth. The intention is to an extension at the rear at the property.Will the conveyancing process include enquiries to ascertain if these works are permitted?

Your property lawyer should review the registered title as conveyancing in Walworth can on occasion identify restrictions in the title deeds which prevent categories of works or require the consent of a 3rd party. Certain works call for local authority planning permissions and approval under the building regulations. Some locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. It would be sensible to check these issues with a surveyor before you commit yourself to a purchase.

After months of negotiation I have agreed a price on a house in Walworth. My financial adviser suggested a property lawyer. I paid an on account payment of £200. A couple of days later, the solicitor contacted me embarrassingly acknowledging that they were not on the RBS conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?

You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the RBS panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Walworth. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Walworth

    Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease.

I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £195,000 and found one near me in Walworth I like with open areas and transport links in the vicinity, the downside is that it only has 49 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Walworth suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a short lease?

Should you need a home loan that many years may be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you can request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer regarding this.

My brother has recommend that I appoint his lawyers for conveyancing in Walworth. Should I use them?

There are no two ways about it the best way to select a conveyancing solicitor is to seek recommendations from friends or family who have previously instructed the firm that you are considering.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Walworth regulated by the SRA

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

  • Murrays Partnership, 94-96 Walworth Road, London, SE1 6SW
  • Charles Hill & Co Solicitors, 7-13 Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0EZ
  • Bestway Solicitors, 51, Camberwell Road, London, United Kingdom, SE5 0EZ
  • Hockfield And Co, 41 Reedworth Street, Kennington, London, SE11 4PQ
  • Lisa's Law Ltd, 13 London Road, London, SE1 6JZ

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Walworth regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Walworth but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Sutherland House, W1F 7TE
  • Walter Saunders, 382 Brockley Road, SE4 2BY
  • R & C Property Lawyers Llp, 10A Upper Tooting Road, SW17 7PG
  • T J Ball & Company, 49 Leytonstone Road, E15 1JA

Planning law solicitors in Walworth regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Walworth practicing in planning law. This should include advice on compulsory purchases in Walworth
  • Sibley Law Llp, Delta House, 175 - 177 Borough High Street, London, London, SE1 1HR
  • Deighton Pierce Glynn Limited, 8 Union Street, London, SE1 1SZ
  • Ola Leslie Solicitors Llp, 60 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1XF
  • Greenberg Traurig Maher Llp, The Shard, Level 8, 32 London Bridge Street, London, London, SE1 9SG
  • Cranelaw Nominees Limited, 4 More London Riverside, London, London, SE1 2AU

Neighboring Locations

Elephant and Castle
Bankside
Newington
Southwark
Bermondsey
Walworth

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

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