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Examples of recent conveyancing in High Holborn since November 2025*

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of apartment John Street WC1N 2ES, acquired for £2,000,000. Leasehold conveyancing due diligence included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges

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Purchase

of apartment Great Russell Street WC1B 3BN, acquired for £750,000. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, ordering official copies of the title

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Acquisition

of apartment Strand WC2R 1AB, sold for £1,180,000. Leasehold conveyancing work included: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, obtaining official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

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Purchase

of flat Pemberton Row EC4A 3BA, at a price of £537,500. Leasehold conveyancing legalities included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in High Holborn

We note that you have a search directory identifying solicitors on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I instruct them for our conveyancing in High Holborn?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in High Holborn.

I am considering remortgaging my flat in High Holborn, does my lawyer have to be on the Principality Solicitor panel?

In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Principality conveyancing panel, but Principality would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same conveyancing matter.

Have purchased a a semi-detached house in High Holborn , how long will it take for the Land Registry to record my ownership? My High Holborn conveyancing solicitor has been painfully slow, so I want to check the land registry aspects are dealt with.

As far as conveyancing in High Holborn is concerned, registration is no quicker or slower than anywhere else in the country. Rather than based on location, timeframes can vary according to the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry communicate with any 3rd parties. At present in the region of 80% of such applications are completed in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be protracted hold-ups. Registration takes place once the new owner has moved in to the property so registration formalities is not usually primary concern but where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers can communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.

How does conveyancing in High Holborn differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in High Holborn come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is ready to move into. This is because developers in High Holborn tend to acquire the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in High Holborn or who has acted in the same development.

I opted to have a survey completed on a house in High Holborn ahead of retaining solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will refuse to give a loan on this type of house.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements for example to Halifax. If you call us we can investigate further with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in High Holborn. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord for a lease extension without any joy. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on such matters? Can you recommend a High Holborn conveyancing firm to represent me?

You certainly can. We are happy to put you in touch with a High Holborn conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a High Holborn flat 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 was in relation to 1 flat. The remaining number of years on the lease was 66.8 years.

What are the common problems that you come across in leases for High Holborn properties?

There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in High Holborn. Most leases are individual and legal mistakes in the legal wording can result in certain clauses are wrong. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:

    Clauses dealing with recovering service charges for expenditure on the building or common parts. Repairing obligations to or maintain elements of the property

A defective lease will likely cause issues when trying to sell a property primarily because it impacts on the ability to obtain a mortgage on the property. Yorkshire Building Society, The Mortgage Works, and Platform Home Loans Ltd all have express conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease is problematic they may refuse to grant the mortgage, obliging the purchaser to pull out.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in High Holborn regulated by the SRA

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

  • Olswang Llp, 90 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6XX
  • Dawson Cornwell, 15 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4QT
  • Mdr, Africa House, 70 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6AH
  • Mishcon De Reya Llp, Africa House, 70 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6AH
  • Scott-moncrieff And Associates Limited, 88 Kingsway, London, London, Greater London, WC2B 6AA

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in High Holborn regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in High Holborn practicing in commercial conveyancing in High Holborn. This could include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Olswang Llp, 90 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6XX
  • Joseph Hage Aaronson Llp, 280 High Holborn, London, London, WC1V 7EE
  • Hage Aaronson Limited, 280 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7EE
  • Dawson Cornwell, 15 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4QT
  • Mishcon De Reya Llp, Africa House, 70 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6AH

Planning law solicitors in High Holborn regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in High Holborn specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Olswang Llp, 90 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6XX
  • Mishcon De Reya Llp, Africa House, 70 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6AH
  • Farrer & Co Llp, 66 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3LH
  • Wedlake Bell Llp, 52 Bedford Row, London, WC1R 4LR
  • Teacher Stern Llp, 37-41 Bedford Row, London, WC1R 4JH

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

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