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Reasons to use our South East London conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Our site offers most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory listing bank approved law practices carrying out conveyancing in South East London regulated by the SRA or CLC.
  • 2 South East London property lawyers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 3 You can rest easier when choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. South East London has a number to select from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 4 South East London solicitor are the key to a successful South East London home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 5 Notwithstanding what alternative companies may claim it may be important to pop into your lawyer to execute contracts. There are various parties with involved in a homemove without needing to include the postman into the pot.

Examples of recent conveyancing in South East London since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in South East London

I had intended to instruct a property lawyer in South East London for our house move. Our broker has since advised us that our bank The Royal Bank of Scotland won't deal with them. Surely this is unduly restrictive?

A mortgage company can direct that an approved solicitor act for it. You would be liable to bear the charges for this. Try using our directory service to locate a solicitor to conduct conveyancing in South East London on the The Royal Bank of Scotland member panel.

I have recentlyfound out that Wolstenholmes have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in South East London for a purchase of a freehold house 9 months ago. How can I establish that my home is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?

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 South East London conveyancing specialists.

I am buying a new build flat in South East London. 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 selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in South East London

    Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.

How do I identify a South East London solicitor on the Lloyds TSB Bank conveyancing panel? I have a car and am prepared to travel upto 20kilometers to meet the lawyer.

Feel free to make use of the tool on this page. Please select a lender and your location and you will see a number of South East London conveyancing lawyers located nearest you. We have listed some South East London conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can call them to verify if they are on the Lloyds TSB Bank panel

In sourcing the web for the phrase on line conveyancing in South East London it reveals many property lawyerslocally. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancing solicitor for me?

The best method of finding a suitable conveyancer is through a personal testimonial, so enquire of friends and family who have bought a property in South East London or the local estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in South East London vary, so it's advisable to obtain a minimum of four fee estimates from different companies. Dont forget to clarify that the charges are guaranteed not to escalate.

Why can't I complete my conveyancing in South East London on a bank holiday?

This is due to the fact that on completion the purchase price needs to pass between the banks of the buyer and owner’s lawyer and at present this can only occur on a business day. So you can't complete on a weekend either.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in South East London regulated by the SRA

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

  • Rubinstein Phillips Lewis Smith Limited, 13 Craven Street, London, WC2N 5PB
  • L & P Nominees Ltd, Kinnaird House, 1 Pall Mall East, London, SW1Y 5AU
  • Jane Secretarial Services Limited, Kinnaird House, 1 Pall Mall East, London, SW1Y 5AU
  • Lee & Pembertons Trustee Company Ltd, Kinnaird House, 1 Pall Mall East, London, SW1Y 5AU
  • Hempsons, 40 Villiers Street, London, WC2N 6NJ

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in South East London regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in South East London with expertise in commercial conveyancing in South East London. This should include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Ahc Solicitors Limited, 1 Northumberland Avenue, Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5BW
  • Rubinstein Phillips Lewis Smith Limited, 13 Craven Street, London, WC2N 5PB
  • Lee & Pembertons Trustee Company Ltd, Kinnaird House, 1 Pall Mall East, London, SW1Y 5AU
  • Jane Secretarial Services Limited, Kinnaird House, 1 Pall Mall East, London, SW1Y 5AU
  • L & P Nominees Ltd, Kinnaird House, 1 Pall Mall East, London, SW1Y 5AU

Planning law solicitors in South East London regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in South East London with expertise in planning law. This will likely include advice on development on contaminated land
  • Ahc Solicitors Limited, 1 Northumberland Avenue, Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5BW
  • Fortune Green Legal Practice Limited, Golden Cross House, 8 Duncannon Street, London, WC2N 4JF
  • Hempsons, 40 Villiers Street, London, WC2N 6NJ
  • Gordon Dadds Llp, 6 Agar Street, London, Greater London, WC2N 4HN
  • David Tang & Co, Suite 8 Nassau House, 122 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, London, W1D 5ER

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

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