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  • 1 The organisations listed on our directory have a variation of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.
  • 2 You can rest easier when choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Merton has a number to pick from, but for a truly dependable and dependable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 3 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor on the whole means that you will receive a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 Merton property lawyers will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 5 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often based many miles away with limited appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Merton

Examples of recent conveyancing in Merton since December 2024*

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of terraced property, , EX19 8LT completing on 07/01/2025 at a price of £770,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

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of house residence, Castle Hill Gardens, EX38 8EX completing on 08/01/2025 at a price of £320,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion

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of semi residence, Trafalgar Drive, EX38 7AB completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £295,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

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of terraced premises, Mowhay Gardens, EX20 3FE completing on 06/01/2025 at a price of £330,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, securing official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Merton

It is a dozen years since I purchased my home in Merton. Conveyancing lawyers have just been instructed on the sale but I can't track down my deeds. Is this a major issue?

You need not be too concerned. First the deeds may be kept by your lender or they could be in the possession of the solicitor who oversaw the purchase. Secondly in all probability the land will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you are the registered owner by your conveyancing lawyers acquiring up to date copy of the land registers. Almost all conveyancing in Merton relates to registered property but in the unlikely event that your property is unregistered it adds to the complexity but is resolvable.

Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Merton. My lender is Tesco Bank

Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 30/3/2025, the requirements read as follows :

My wife and I have a semi-detached Georgian property in Merton. Conveyancing solicitor represented me and Chelsea Building Society. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw a couple of entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold under the matching address. Is it worth asking Chelsea Building Society to clarify?

You need to read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Merton and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they mortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also check the situation with your conveyancing lawyer who conducted the conveyancing.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on last month in what should have been a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Merton is where the house is located. Can you offer any advice?

Flying freeholds in Merton are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Merton you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Merton may determine 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 premises.

I am looking into buying my first house which is in Merton and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Merton. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Merton area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Merton. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

I am 14 days into a leasehold purchase having been referred to conveyancers by the estate agent to execute conveyancing in Merton. I am am extremely dissatisfied with the level of service. Can you you assist me in finding new solicitors?

A lawyer would need to be very poor to suggest replacing them. Has your mortgage offer been generated? If so you need to inform them of the replacement conveyancer and ensure the mortgage documents are issued to the new lawyers. Your new solicitor ideally should be on the lenders panel to avoid escalating expenses and delays. That should be your starting point. Our find a solicitor tool can help you find a lender approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Merton

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What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Merton?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding acquiring and selling property and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales as well as Merton. If instructing a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you are entitled to:
  • Receive an honest and lawful service.
  • Have a high standard of legal services.
  • Enjoy the benefit of your matters dealt with using care, skill and legal know-how.
  • Be supplied with a high standard of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Have a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your individual needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Have a speedy, independent and comprehensive service when if a complaint is registered about your conveyancing in Merton.

Conveyancing in Merton is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Solicitor instructed by the seller on acceptance of the offer
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Preparing contract and related documents
  • Sending draft papers to the conveyancing practitioner representing the purchaser
  • Negotiating contracts and responding to additional questions from the buyer’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Finalising the transfer deed
  • Replying to requisitions submitted by the buyer’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and sending funds to the seller, the estate agent and other relevant parties (if relevant)

Merton commercial property solicitors draw on a wide range of commercial expertise offering advice on numerous aspects of commercial property law

    Buying, selling and leasing land for registered charities Property realisations and advice for insolvency practitioners Lease renewals and variations High street shops, agricultural or development land to hotels and office blocks. Advice on commercial mortgages Acquisitions and disposals of property portfolios at commercial auctions

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

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