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Top 5 reasons to let us assist you select a local conveyancing solicitor in South London

  • 1 Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in South London are familiar with the local issues specific to South London and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and speedier conveyancing.
  • 2 Our site offers most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory listing mortgage company approved law firms carrying out conveyancing in South London governed by the SRA or CLC.
  • 3 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often based many miles away with little understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in South London
  • 4 Excellent communication together with pure property experience are key benefits that you should value when choosing conveyancing solicitors. South London property deals can become significantly more complicated because of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with endeavour to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 5 Conveyancer conveyancing lawyers have excellent personal links with South London selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in South London since October 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in South London

Is there a reason to appoint a South London conveyancing solicitors firm given that online conveyancers are less overpriced?

To take your time to find get 2 or 3 like-for-like quotes for conveyancing costs in South London and you should seek an affordable estimate but don’t be focused with looking for the cheapest South London conveyancer. Appointing the right conveyancer can mark the distinction between a smooth and a frustrating home move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert guidance from a trusted conveyancer. An e-mail can never be as helpful as a phone call and are no substitute for a face to face appointment. The firms that we work with will find you a qualified and trusted conveyancing solicitor that will handle your conveyancing from start to finish, providing a level of personalised service that you will never get with an online conveyancer. He or She will keep you updated as to headway and keep you informed. Should it ever be necessary to phone the firm you will know who to ask for and they will be sure you are in the know.

As a first time buyer what is the most important advice you can give me about purchase conveyancing in South London?

Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in South London and elsewhere in London is often a confrontational experience. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there exists plenty of room for friction between you and other parties involved in the house moving process. For example, the vendor, estate agent and even potentially a bank. Selecting a solicitor for your conveyancing in South London should not be taken lightly as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE person in the legal process whose role it is to protect your legal interests and to keep you safe.

There is a definite emergence of a "blame" culture- someone must be at fault for the process taking so long. We recommend that you should always trust your lawyer above the other parties in the home moving process.

Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a search tool with a view to list law firms on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society conveyancing panel for example in South London?

We have not been informed any plans on the part of the BSA to promote such a register.

Taking into account that I will soon spend £400,000 on a garden flat in South London I would like to talk to a conveyancer about mytransaction ahead of instructing the firm. Can this be arranged?

Absolutely - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the solicitor who will be conducting your conveyancing in South London.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is an important person, not a file number. The practices that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are calculated and presented to you for residential conveyancing in South London should be the figure that you are charged.

Is it best to appoint a South London conveyancing lawyer who is local to the property I am buying? We have a good friend who can carry out the legal work however his firm is located approximately 350miles away.

The benefit of a high street South London conveyancing firm is that you can pop in to execute paperwork, deliver your ID and pester them if necessary. They will also have local intelligence which is a plus. That being said it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If other friends have instructed your friend and on the whole were happy that should surpass using an unknown South London conveyancing lawyer just because they are round the corner.

I have had difficulty in trying to reach an agreement for a lease extension in South London. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?

in cases where there is a absentee 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 Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to assess the price payable.

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a South London residence is Flat B 10 Grove Avenue in October 2013. Following a vesting order Clerkenwell and Shoreditch County Court 3rd July 2013 The tribunal determines that the premium payable for the lease extension was £36,215.00 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 65.21 years.

In relation to leasehold conveyancing in South London what are the most common lease defects?

There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in South London. All leases are unique and drafting errors can result in certain clauses are missing. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:

    Clauses dealing with recovering service charges for expenditure on the building or common parts. Insurance obligations

You could encounter difficulties when selling your property if you have a defective lease as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Barclays , Norwich and Peterborough Building Society, and Aldermore all have very detailed requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease does not cover certain provisions they may refuse to provide security, forcing the buyer to pull out.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in South London regulated by the SRA

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

  • Layzells Law Llp, 255 Muswell Hill Broadway, London, N10 1DG
  • Davies Bays & Co Trading As John Bays & Co, 240a High Road, Wood Green, London, N22 8HH
  • Clinton Davis Pallis Formerly Known As Law And Advocacy, 47a Tottenham Lane, London, N8 9BD
  • P George & Co, 126 Tottenham Lane, Crouch End, London, London, N8 7EL
  • Boulter & Co, First Floor, 11 - 19 Park Road, London, N8 8TE

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in South London

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in South London specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • Tyrer Roxburgh Solicitors Llp, 1 St Michaels Terrace, Wood Green, London, N22 7SJ
  • Layzells Law Llp, 255 Muswell Hill Broadway, London, N10 1DG
  • Davies Bays & Co Trading As John Bays & Co, 240a High Road, Wood Green, London, N22 8HH
  • Clinton Davis Pallis Formerly Known As Law And Advocacy, 47a Tottenham Lane, London, N8 9BD
  • Boulter & Co, First Floor, 11 - 19 Park Road, London, N8 8TE

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

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in South London practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Barnett Alexander Conway Ingram Llp, Sovereign House, 1 Albert Place, Ballards Lane, London, N3 1QB
  • Sal & Co Solicitors Limited, 191 Angel Place, Fore Street, Edmonton, London, England, N18 2UD
  • Stuart & Co, 285 Fore Street, London, London, N9 0PD
  • Gelbergs Llp, 188 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RQ
  • Regnum Solicitors, Unit 7, Kinetica, 13 Ramsgate Street, London, E8 2FD

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

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