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

Top reasons to use our service to assist you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in North London

  • 1 The accumulation of transactions means that North London lawyer have established very good working relationships with North London local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of handling your conveyancing in North London.
  • 2 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s lawyers are located in North London - if so both parties are likely to be familiar
  • 3 The North London conveyancing practitioners that are listed are dedicated to providing the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in North London
  • 4 Excellent communication together with a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. North London home moves can be made a lot more complicated due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 5 Using a local Solicitor generally results in a more personalised service. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in using a an online conveyancing factory, your conveyancing is handled by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.

Examples of recent conveyancing in North London since December 2024*

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Transfer

of flat Drury Lane WC2B 5TA, at buying consideration of £1,375,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

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Conveyance

of apartment Galen Place WC1A 2JR, at a price of £1,265,000. Leasehold conveyancing due diligence included: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, ordering official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

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Sale

of terraced property, Theed Street, SE1 8ST completing on 19/12/2024 at a price of £1,750,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

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Purchase

of flat Red Lion Street WC1R 4NA, acquired for £565,000. Leasehold conveyancing due diligence included: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, securing official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in North London

My partner’s step-father is a conveyancer. I am hopeful that I'll be able to get mate’s pricing for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what kind of fees should I be expecting for conveyancing in North London?

Do compare pricing. Do use our comparison tool on this page. Whilst charges may contrast greatly but the service one can expect are distinct between solicitors as is true with most professions.

Can the conveyancing lawyers identified via your search tool conduct attended exchange conveyancing in North London?

There are a few conveyancing specialists carrying out attended exchanges. Do call us to obtain a fee calculation and details as to availability.

Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in North London costs more?

In summary, leasehold conveyancing in North London and London usually requires extra due diligence compared to freehold transactions. This includes lease investigation, corresponding with the landlord about serving required notices, procuring current service charge and management information, procuring the freeholder’s consents and reviewing management accounts. The obligations on both the landlord and the tenant in the lease need to be studied by the buyer’s conveyancing team and read from beginning to end – regardless of the fact the lease has passed through many different property solicitors hands since it was first entered into.

My brother has recommend that I appoint his conveyancing solicitors in North London. Should I use them?

No doubt the ideal way to select a conveyancing practitioner is to have recommendations from friends or relatives who have used the solicitor that you are are thinking of instructing.

I am intending to let out my leasehold flat in North London. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask her. Do I need to ask my freeholder for permission?

Notwithstanding that your last North London conveyancing lawyer is not around you can check your lease to see if it allows you to sublet the property. The rule is that if the lease is non-specific, subletting is allowed. There may be a precondition that you are obliged to obtain consent via your landlord or some other party before subletting. This means you not allowed to sublet without prior consent. The consent is not allowed to be unreasonably turned down. If the lease does not allow you to sublet you will need to ask your landlord for their consent.

I am the registered owner of a ground flat in North London. In the absence of agreement between myself and the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the amount payable for a lease extension?

in cases where there is a missing freeholder or where there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the LVT to arrive at the amount due.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a North London residence is 20 Avonwick Road in July 2013. The Tribunal was dealing with an application under Section 26 of the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 for a determination of the freehold value of the property. It was concluded that the price to be paid was Fifteen Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy (£15,970) divided as to £8,200 for Flat 20 and £7,770 for Flat 20A This case was in relation to 1 flat. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 73.26 years.

My fiance and I yesterday discovered that one of the partners of the firm undertaking the purchase conveyancing in North London is related to the vendor. Is this permitted?

On the basis that no conflict arises this is permitted. If you are needing a mortgage then the lender may have a say as many banks have specific instructions concerning this. For example for Yorkshire Building Society as of 11/3/2025, the requirements read as follows :

1.15- May your firm act if the person dealing with the transaction or a member of his immediate family is the borrower?

Yes, provided that:
* there is no conflict of interest and none arises during the transaction
* the firm is a partnership
* the conveyancer acting is not the borrower or a member of the borrower's immediate family

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in North London regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in North 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 North London

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in North London practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • 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

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in North London regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in North 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.

© Crown copyright material is reproduced with the permission of Land Registry under delegated authority from the Controller of HMSO.