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Find a Lender-Approved Local Conveyancer in Rotherhithe

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

Reasons to use our Rotherhithe conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Rotherhithe solicitors have a crucial advantage when it comes to Rotherhithe conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can impact your home move
  • 2 Using a a family Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more bespoke service. Online forums often suggest that in choosing a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by reading from their computer screens.
  • 3 Personal touch and a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Rotherhithe property deals can become a lot more protracted because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed strive to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 4 Property lawyer conveyancing solicitors have valuable personal links with Rotherhithe selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 5 Chances are that the other side’s conveyancers have offices in Rotherhithe - if so both parties will be familiar

Examples of recent conveyancing in Rotherhithe since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Rotherhithe

Having spent time researching consumer advice sites for a recommended solicitor in Rotherhithe, most advise that I must instruct a CQS kitemarked lawyer. Can you explain what CQS is?

The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a kitemark for residential conveyancing practices issued by the Law Society. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: * the integrity of the senior responsible officer and other key conveyancing staff * the firm's adherence to good practice management standards * adherence to best practice conveyancing processes through the scheme protocol It includes many companies who carry out conveyancing in Rotherhithe.

I need some expedited conveyancing in Rotherhithe as I am under an ultimatum to exchange contracts inside one month. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

If.Given you are not getting a mortgage you have the choice not to do searches although no conveyancer would suggest that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Rotherhithe the following are instances of issues that can arise and therefore impact future mortgageability: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Fees, Overdue Grants, Road Schemes,...

I have recentlybecome aware that Wolstenholmes have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Rotherhithe for a purchase of a leasehold flat 18 months ago. How can I establish that the property is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?

The easiest way to see if the premises is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Rotherhithe conveyancing specialists.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Rotherhithe. 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.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Rotherhithe

    Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? 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. Please supply a car parking plan.

I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in Rotherhithe for my sale. Is there any facility to review a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

One can see published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For records Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may monitor telephone calls for training requirements.

I need to find a lender panel solicitor in Rotherhithe. Can you assist?

Unfortunately it’s not apparent why you need a Rotherhithe panel solicitor but in any event, if you can not find one on our search tool you will need to speak directly to the mortgage company to find out which solicitors in Rotherhithe are on their panel . If you do find such a firm in Rotherhithe not listed please direct them to our site to list. At a fee of one pound per month it is not expensive to register on the site

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Rotherhithe regulated by the SRA

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

  • Nabas International Lawyers Llp, City Business Centre, Lower Road, Unit 23, London, London, SE16 2XB
  • Baldwin & Co, 236-238 Jamaica Road, London, SE16 4BE
  • Gawor & Co, New Crane Wharf, New Crane Place, Wapping, London, London, E1W 3TS
  • Harris Waters & Co, Dundee Court, 73 Wapping High Street, London, Greater London, E1W 2YG
  • Dalton Barrett Solicitors, 33 Milligan Street, London, E14 8AT

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Rotherhithe

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

  • Baldwin & Co, 236-238 Jamaica Road, London, SE16 4BE
  • Gawor & Co, New Crane Wharf, New Crane Place, Wapping, London, London, E1W 3TS
  • Hsr Solicitors, Victoria House, 526 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HY
  • Frei Solicitors Limited, Level 30, 40 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London, London, E14 5NR
  • Kgia Ltd, 37th Floor, One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, Greater London, E14 5AA

Planning law solicitors in Rotherhithe regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Rotherhithe practicing in planning law. This will likely include advice on planning applications and appeals
  • Reynolds Porter Chamberlain Llp, Tower Bridge House, St. Katharines Way, London, E1W 1AA
  • Adams Solicitors, Adams House, 129 Mile End Road, London, E1 4BG
  • Norton Rose Fulbright Llp, 3 More London Riverside, London, London, SE1 2AQ
  • Bond Dickinson Llp, 4 More London Riverside, London, London, SE1 2AU
  • Gowling Wlg (uk) Llp, 4 More London Riverside, London, London, SE1 2AU

Neighboring Locations

Ratcliff
Shadwell
Rotherhithe
Surrey Quays

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

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