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Reasons to use our West Smithfield conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 West Smithfield solicitors work in partnership with West Smithfield estate agents, property finders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is provided to clients every step of the way, offering all the legal expertise and support you require
  • 2 Our site is the first site that enables you the facility to ensure that your conveyancing in West Smithfield will be conducted by a law firm on your mortgage lender’s member panel.
  • 3 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in West Smithfield have a grasp oflocal concerns peculiar to West Smithfield and therefore you may benefit from better advice and speedier conveyancing.
  • 4 Notwithstanding what alternative solicitors advise it could be important to pop into your lawyer to sign legal papers. There are various parties with with an interest in a house sale without having to include Royal Mail into the pot.
  • 5 West Smithfield property lawyers will have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in West Smithfield since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in West Smithfield

Are the West Smithfield conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by Leeds Building Society?

West Smithfield conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Leeds Building Society directly.

What does a local search inform me regarding the house I am buying in West Smithfield?

West Smithfield conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations such as Searchflow The local search is essential in every West Smithfield conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any unpleasant once you have moved into your property. The search will provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject sections.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. West Smithfield is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can give?

Flying freeholds in West Smithfield are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in West Smithfield you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in West Smithfield may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.

I'm converting the mortgage on my current house to a BTL loan with The Mortgage Works and intend to use the remaining equity as a deposit on a second house. The neighborhood we are interested in is West Smithfield. Will your conveyancers be able to act for the two mortgage companies and tie in the conveyances?

Make use of our comparison tool on this site to check that the solicitors are approved by both mortgage companies. On the basis that they are your lawyer will be able to tie up the two deals but you should talk with you solicitor and make clear your desired outcome and needs.

Harry (my fiance) and I may need to let out our West Smithfield basement flat for a while due to a career opportunity. We instructed a West Smithfield conveyancing practice in 2002 but they have since shut and we did not have the foresight to seek any guidance as to whether the lease permits subletting. How do we find out?

Notwithstanding that your previous West Smithfield conveyancing lawyer is no longer around you can review your lease to check if you are permitted to let out the premises. The accepted inference is that if the lease is silent, subletting is allowed. There may be a precondition that you need to obtain permission via your landlord or other appropriate person prior to subletting. This means you not allowed to sublet without first obtaining permission. Such consent is not allowed to be unreasonably turned down. If the lease prohibits you from letting out the property you will need to ask your landlord for their consent.

I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord for a lease extension without any joy. Can I apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a West Smithfield conveyancing firm to help?

Absolutely. We are happy to put you in touch with a West Smithfield conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a West Smithfield premises is Flat 89 Trinity Court Grays Inn Road in February 2013. the Tribunal found that the premium to be paid by the tenant on the grant of a new lease, in accordance with section 56 and Schedule 13 to the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 should be £36,229. This case affected 1 flat. The unexpired lease term was 66.8 years.

I am buying a flat with all finances in place. My solicitor has been given with two distinct forms of photo identification, bank statement, numerous utility bills. Now he requires a copy from a probate lawyer stating that the money is in place and that it has come from inheritance and not dealing E's in Ibiza.

In today’s world you will not be able to complete any West Smithfield conveyancing transaction without first providing evidence of your identity to your lawyers. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence and a utility bill. Remember if you are providing your driving licence as evidence of ID it must be both the paper part and photo card part, one is not acceptable without the other. Proof of your source of funds is required under Money Laundering laws.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in West Smithfield regulated by the SRA

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

  • Vlcw Limited, Warwick House, 64-65 Cowcross Street, London, EC1M 6EG
  • Chan Neill Solicitors, 107 Charterhouse Street, London, EC1M 6HW
  • Abrahams Dresden Llp, 111 Charterhouse Street, London, EC1M 6AW
  • Hogan Lovells International Llp, Atlantic House, Holborn Viaduct, London, EC1A 2FG
  • H.k.h Kenwright & Cox, 15 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7EF

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in West Smithfield regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in West Smithfield specialising in commercial conveyancing in West Smithfield. This could include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Candey Parker Legal Services Limited, Thomas Ford House, 23-24 Smithfield Street, London, EC1A 9LF
  • Vlcw Limited, Warwick House, 64-65 Cowcross Street, London, EC1M 6EG
  • Chan Neill Solicitors, 107 Charterhouse Street, London, EC1M 6HW
  • Abrahams Dresden Llp, 111 Charterhouse Street, London, EC1M 6AW
  • Hogan Lovells (hong Kong) (no 2) Llp, Atlantic House, Holborn Viaduct, London, EC1A 2FG

Planning law solicitors in West Smithfield regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in West Smithfield specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Chan Neill Solicitors, 107 Charterhouse Street, London, EC1M 6HW
  • Hogan Lovells International Llp, Atlantic House, Holborn Viaduct, London, EC1A 2FG
  • H.k.h Kenwright & Cox, 15 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7EF
  • Withers Llp, 16 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7EG
  • Lawrence Stephens, 50 Farringdon Road, London, EC1M 3HE

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

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