Find a Lender-Approved Local Conveyancer in Soho

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Why do I need a "lender approved" conveyancer?

Failing to check that a lawyer is on your lender’s list of approved solicitors can put your transaction at risk of delay or failure.

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Main reasons to use our service to assist you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Soho

Soho lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Soho conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
Cut price packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these companies are often based hundreds of miles away with little understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Soho
There is a distinct possibility the other side’s lawyers have offices in Soho - if so both parties are likely to be on good working terms
Personal touch together with a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Soho home moves can be made significantly more stressful due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed endeavour to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
Conveyancer conveyancing lawyers have valuable personal connections with Soho estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Soho since June 2022*

Transfer

of flat Earlham Street WC2H 9LN, at buying sum of £915,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, obtaining official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

Transfer

of flat Bow Street WC2E 7AA, at buying amount of £2,307,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, ordering official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

Acquisition

of flat Park Crescent W1B 1PG, purchased for £1,095,000. Leasehold conveyancing work included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges

Conveyance

of flat John Adam Street WC2N 6HA, at a price of £1,275,000. Leasehold conveyancing legalities included: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, securing official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Soho

My financial adviser requires my Soho solicitor’s panel member for the Nationwide conveyancing panel. What is the best way to discover this. I have e-mailed my local Soho office but they have not responded to me.

You are best placed to get this information from your Soho conveyancer . Most Soho law practices will keep a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each bank.

I am buying a flat and need a conveyancing solicitor in Soho who is on the Lloyds TSB Bank solicitor. Can you recommend a local conveyancing firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Lloyds TSB Bank in certain locations such as Soho. We dont recommend any particular firm.

Have just purchased a repossessed house at auction in Soho. Conveyancing is necessary. What are my next steps?

Given that you have now to in every practical sense signed on the dotted line you should appoint a conveyancing practitioner quickly as you will have a fast approaching a fixed date to complete the property. All auction property should have a corresponding legal pack. This will likely include most,if not all of the paperwork that your solicitor requires. Where you are dealing with leasehold property the auction papers should include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing documentation pertinent to a leasehold property. You should give this to the solicitor working for you at the earliest opportunity. Do make sure that that you have the requisite funding organised to complete the transaction on the set completion date.

The mortgage over my property is with Clydesdale for my property in Soho. Conveyancing was finalised months ago. If I am intending to rent out the flat and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a buy-to-let mortgage or inform Clydesdale?

Clydesdale must be informed of your intention prior to letting out your property as this is likely to be a breach of Clydesdale’s mortgage conditions. In many cases banks or building societies will permit you to let out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Clydesdale directly. You need not do this via a Clydesdale conveyancing panel firm.

Coventry BS have agreed my mortgage in principle, my offer on a flat in Soho has been accepted, what happens next?

The estate agent will want to be informed of your solicitor's details (be sure the lawyers are on the lender’s approved list). Call up Coventry BS or the broker and finalise any appropriate paperwork. Coventry BS will sellect a valuer who will get in contact with the estate agent or seller to schedule an appointment. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes on average ten days for the mortgage offer to be issued. Coventry BS will issue the offer to you and your lawyers. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Soho.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Soho. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Soho

Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.

Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?

There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.

Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents.

Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?

I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £245,000 and found one near me in Soho I like with a park and railway links nearby, the downside is that it only has 52 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Soho for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a short lease?

Should you need a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term will be a potential deal breaker. Discount the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for at least twenty four months you can ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer concerning this matter.

My wife and I have chosen a Soho conveyancing solicitor for our home move (novice purchasers) and have picked up in the terms and conditions that they are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Need I be concerned or is that standard with conveyancing practitioner?

We can't see why they should be. Most conveyancer don't lend money. They will be governed by the SRA, who have specific stipulations in place on amounts sitting by them.

Last updated 26/09/2022

Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Soho regulated by the SRA

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

David Goodman & Co, 34-35 Newman Street, London, W1T 1PZ
Magrath Llp, 66-67 Newman Street, London, London, W1T 3EQ
Mathias Gentle Page Hassan Llp, Fourth Floor, 247 Tottenham Court Road, London, London, W1T 7QX
Fuglers (in Association With David Berens & Co) Llp, 70 Charlotte Street, London, W1T 4QG
Wilson Barca Llp, Carlisle Buildings, 18 Carlisle Street, London, London, W1D 3BX

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Soho regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Soho practicing in commercial conveyancing in Soho. This should include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land

David Goodman & Co, 34-35 Newman Street, London, W1T 1PZ
Mathias Gentle Page Hassan Llp, Fourth Floor, 247 Tottenham Court Road, London, London, W1T 7QX
Schillings International Llp, 41 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3HX
Fuglers (in Association With David Berens & Co) Llp, 70 Charlotte Street, London, W1T 4QG
Wilson Barca Llp, Carlisle Buildings, 18 Carlisle Street, London, London, W1D 3BX

Planning law solicitors in Soho regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Soho with expertise in planning law. This could include advice on development on contaminated land

Ronaldsons Llp, 3rd Floor, 55 Gower Street, London, WC1E 6HQ
Collins Benson Goldhill Llp, 26-28 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 8QT
Sheridans, 76 Wardour Street, London, London, W1F 0UR
Hamlins Llp, Roxburghe House, 273-287 Regent Street, London, W1B 2AD
David Tang & Co, Suite 8 Nassau House, 122 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, London, W1D 5ER

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