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Cheap conveyancing in Clapton does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

Reasons to use our Clapton conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The accumulation of transactions means that Clapton solicitor have developed very good connections with Clapton local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of dealing with your home move in Clapton.
  • 2 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Clapton 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.
  • 3 Clapton property lawyers work in partnership with Clapton estate agents, developers, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is offered to buyers and sellers every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 4 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor generally results in a more personal touch. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, your transaction is dealt with by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 5 The Clapton conveyancing practitioners that we work with are committed to providing the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and investors in Clapton

Examples of recent conveyancing in Clapton since January 2025*

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Transfer

of semi-detached residence, Balls Pond Road, N1 4BW completing on 27/01/2025 at a price of £995,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

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Conveyance

of flat Highbury Stadium Square N5 1EY, sold for £410,000. Leasehold conveyancing legalities included: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

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Acquisition

of apartment Lion Mills E2 7ST, acquired for £680,000. Leasehold conveyancing due diligence included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion, preparing statement detailing charges

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Purchase

of apartment Eden Grove N7 8GQ, at a price of £537,500. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, ordering official copies of the title

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Clapton

I hired a local lawyer for our conveyancing in Clapton last week. Going through the terms of engagement I notewe are liable for fees even if our purchase doesn't happen. Should I ditch them and choose an internet conveyancing company promoting no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Clapton?

Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is offered then the fee levels will tend to be be uplifted to cover those cases that do not proceed. Also remember that these deals generally do not protect you from outlay for example Clapton conveyancing search expenses.

Would the conveyancing solicitors that you recommend carry out auction conveyancing in Clapton?

We know of a number of auction solicitors we can put you in touch with those specialising in auction conveyancing. Clapton is one of our areas of in which our lawyers cover.

Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to have a meeting at the offices of the solicitor to execute the legal charge? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in Clapton so that I can attend their offices when needed.

Nowadays conveyancing panel lawyers for banks undertake the vast majority of communications via Royal Mail, internet or over phone calls. This means that they can undertake the legal work for your home move no matter where you live in England or Wales. Nevertheless you should check if you can still book an appointment to visit conveyancing lawyer if you prefer.

I require expedited conveyancing in Clapton as I have pressure to sign on the dotted line in less than one month. Thankfully I do not require a mortgage. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are are a cash purchaser you are at free not to have searches conducted although no solicitor would suggest that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Clapton the following are examples of issues that can show up and therefore impact future saleability: Enforcement Actions, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Clapton. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Clapton

    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. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. 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. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

What is the reason for my solicitor requiring a list of items of ID ahead of starting selling or purchasing a property in Clapton?

Clapton solicitors are required by the Law Society, SRA, the Land Registry and current AML Regulations to record that the have checked the identity of their clients. It is also sometimes a requirement of your mortgage offer. Furthermore they have to complete various forms, particularly those relating to Land Tax and need to have details such as your full names, NI number and date of birth.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Clapton regulated by the SRA

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

  • Hutchins & Co, 85 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0NP
  • Morgan Has Solicitors Ltd, 1st and 2nd Floor Bank Chambers, 133 Stoke Newington High Street, London, London, N16 0PH
  • Spence & Horne, 343 Mare Street, Hackney, London, London, E8 1HY
  • Bude Storz, 220 Stamford Hill, London, N16 6RA
  • Kostick Hanan Herskovic Llp, 1 Egerton Road, London, N16 6UE

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Clapton regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Clapton but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • T J Ball & Company, 49 Leytonstone Road, E15 1JA
  • L B Property Lawyers, Imperial House, N17 0SP
  • Verbatim Property Lawyers Ltd, 455 High Road, IG8 0XE
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Sutherland House, W1F 7TE

Planning law solicitors in Clapton regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Clapton with expertise in planning law. This could include advice on special planning controls
  • Regnum Solicitors, Unit 7, Kinetica, 13 Ramsgate Street, London, E8 2FD
  • Gelbergs Llp, 188 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RQ
  • Ronald Fletcher Baker Llp, 326 Old Street, London, EC1V 9DR
  • Bolt Burdon, Providence House, Providence Place, Islington, London, N1 0NT
  • Richard Pearlman Llp, 27 Phipp Street, London, EC2A 4NP

Neighboring Locations

Upper Clapton
Clapton
Lea Bridge
Homerton
Lower Clapton

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

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