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5 reasons to let us help you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Mile End

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Mile End is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 Mile End property lawyers have a significant edge when it comes to Mile End conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that will affect your conveyancing
  • 3 The Mile End conveyancing firms that we work with are dedicated to providing the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in Mile End
  • 4 Regardless alternative on-line conveyancers may claim it may be necessary to attend your lawyer to execute legal papers. There are enough parties involved in a conveyancing transaction without needing to add the postman into the mix.
  • 5 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor usually results in a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, your conveyancing is handled by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Mile End since January 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Mile End

Why would one instruct a Mile End conveyancing company given that online alternatives are less expensive?

Its a good idea to contrast conveyancing costs in Mile End and you should seek an affordable quote but don’t be focused with getting the lowest priced Mile End conveyancer. Finding the right conveyancer can mark the distinction between a seamless and a distressing move. You need to ensure that you have expert guidance from a specialist solicitor. Emails can't be as helpful as a telephone conversation and can never replicate a face to face consultation. Our partner firms will allocate you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor who can handle your conveyancing from beginning to end, providing a level of hand holding that you are unlikely to received from an web based conveyancer. Our lawyers will update you on any developments making sure that you are regularly updated. Should you need to contact the firm you will be sure who you need to speak to and they will be sure you're not left wondering what's going on.

Our Mile End conveyancer has uncovered an inconsistency between the surveyor’s assumptions in the valuation report and what is revealed within the conveyancing documents. My lawyer informs me that he needs to check that the bank is OK with this discrepancy and is still content to lend. Is my conveyancer’s course or action right?

Your conveyancer must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook provisions which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for both parties.

I am close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our property in Mile End and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. Any local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers used an online conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Mile End. Having lived in Mile End for three years we know that this is a non issue. Do we contact our local Authority to obtain clarification that the buyers are looking for.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor already. What do they say? You must enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same sickness)

About to purchase a new build flat in Mile End. 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 legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Mile End

    Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £305k and identified one near me in Mile End I like with amenity areas and transport links nearby, the downside is that it's only got 61 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Mile End for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a lease with such few years left?

If you require a home loan that many years will be an issue. Reduce the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the property for at least 2 years you could ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor about this.

My parents are having difficulties in finding their Mile End land registry title on the website. They recall that back in the 60’s when they acquired the property there were complications concerning Mile End not being recognised in some systems.

Almost all properties in Mile End should show up. Have you attempted a search to simply the postcode. Usually it should disclose all the residences inside the postcode. Where registered it will show up with a title number. If they bought fifty years ago it's conceivable it may be unregistered. The address could still be revealed but with the title number identified as 'na'. In this scenario you will need to locate the original title documentation which could be with your parent’s lender.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Mile End regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Mile End practicing in commercial conveyancing in Mile End. This could include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Waterfields Solicitors, 445 Roman Road, Bow, London, E3 5LX
  • Shahid Rahman, 160 Mile End Road, London, E1 4LJ
  • Adams Solicitors, Adams House, 129 Mile End Road, London, E1 4BG
  • Shanaz & Partners Solicitors, Unit 8, Quebec Wharf, 14 Thomas Road, London, London, E14 7AF
  • Kingdom Solicitors, 53a Mile End Road, First Floor, London, E14tt, London, England, E1 4TT

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Mile End regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Mile End but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • T J Ball & Company, 49 Leytonstone Road, E15 1JA
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Sutherland House, W1F 7TE
  • Walter Saunders, 382 Brockley Road, SE4 2BY
  • L B Property Lawyers, Imperial House, N17 0SP
  • Suriya & Douglas, Suite B, 7th Floor, Charter House, IG1 1UF

Planning law solicitors in Mile End regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Mile End specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • Adams Solicitors, Adams House, 129 Mile End Road, London, E1 4BG
  • Allen & Overy (holdings) Limited, One Bishops Square, London, E1 6AD
  • Aosphere Llp, One Bishops Square, London, E1 6AD
  • Squire Patton Boggs (uk) Llp, 7 Devonshire Square, London, London, EC2M 4YH
  • Clyde & Co Llp, The St. Botolph Building, 138 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7AR

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Old Ford
Mile End
Bow
Bromley
Stepney
Limehouse

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

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