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There is a good reason why you won’t find people saying “if only I would have chosen a cheap nationwide firm”! Go local - instruct a conveyancing solicitor in East London

5 reasons to let us assist you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in East London

  • 1 Notwithstanding what other companies advise it could be necessary to visit your conveyancer to execute contracts. There are enough parties engaged in a conveyancing transaction without having to add the postman into the mix.
  • 2 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often located many miles away with limited understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in East London
  • 3 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in East London regularly deal withlocal concerns peculiar to East London and therefore you may benefit from better advice and speedier conveyancing.
  • 4 We are the UKs largest residential conveyancing directory service identifying lender approved law firms conducting conveyancing in East London who are regulated by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 5 East London property lawyers work in conjunction with East London estate agents, developers, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to clients every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept up to date with progress all the way along

Examples of recent conveyancing in East London since March 2019*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in East London

I can see plenty of information on this site concerning conveyancing in East London but can you isolate your top tip for choosing the right conveyancer in East London

We would encourage you not to base your choice on the cheapest East London conveyancing fees. You really do get what you pay 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.

Is it correct that all East London CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Coventry BS conveyancing list of approved solicitors?

Some major lenders now make use of CQS as the starting point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to join their approved list of firms.

Completion of my purchase has taken place for my property in East London. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?

Almost all lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Department at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are sorted out effectively and efficiently. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service with full details of your complaint.

Will commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that could affect a commercial premises in East London?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in East London will carry out a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers expend in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in East London. The search result sets out definitive data 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 East London.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in East London it is crucial 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 East London commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not carried out for residential conveyancing in East London.

I am buying a new build flat in East London. 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.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in East London

    If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Please supply a car parking plan. 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. 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. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?

I opted to have a survey carried out on a house in East London in advance of retaining conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may refuse to issue a mortgage on this type of home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can check via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in East London. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in East London especially if they regularly deal with such properties in East London.

My cousin has urged me to use his conveyancers in East London. Should I find my own solicitor?

Much as we are happy to recommend a East London conveyancing lawyer it’s preferable to choose a conveyancing practitioner is to seek feedback from friends or relatives who have experience in using the firm you're contemplating using.

What is the best way of identifying a commercial conveyancing in East London?

Option 1 is to ask the people you trust who they used in the past and if they were happy with the service. Second, search the web for conveyancing in East London. Telephone a couple or more firms from the list and ask them to email you their conveyancing charges and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will handle your conveyancing before you make your choice. Option 3 is to use our search tool to help you find the right lawyers taking into account your unique factors including location,speed, complexity and who your intended lender is.Resist the temptation to appoint lowest cost conveyancing solicitors in East London

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in East London regulated by the SRA

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

  • Rubinstein Phillips Lewis Smith Limited, 13 Craven Street, London, WC2N 5PB
  • Gordon Dadds Llp, 6 Agar Street, London, Greater London, WC2N 4HN
  • Spring Law Limited, 65 Chandos Place, London, WC2N 4HG
  • Hempsons, 40 Villiers Street, London, WC2N 6NJ
  • Emersons Law Limited, 7 - 10 Adam Street, London, London, WC2N 6AA

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in East London

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in East London with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Rubinstein Phillips Lewis Smith Limited, 13 Craven Street, London, WC2N 5PB
  • Hillary Cooper Law Limited, 53-59 Chandos Place, London, WC2N 4HS
  • Gordon Dadds Llp, 6 Agar Street, London, Greater London, WC2N 4HN
  • Spring Law Limited, 65 Chandos Place, London, WC2N 4HG
  • Hempsons, 40 Villiers Street, London, WC2N 6NJ

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in East London regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in East London but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Sutherland House, W1F 7TE
  • R & C Property Lawyers Llp, 10A Upper Tooting Road, SW17 7PG
  • Walter Saunders, 382 Brockley Road, SE4 2BY

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

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