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Reasons to use our South London conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in South London are familiar with the local concerns peculiar to South London and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 2 Over the years South London conveyancer have established very good connections with South London local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of handling your conveyancing in South London.
  • 3 We are the UKs largest residential conveyancing directory service identifying mortgage company approved property lawyers conducting conveyancing in South London who are regulated by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 4 South London solicitors will have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 5 South London conveyancer are the linchpin to a successful South London home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction

Examples of recent conveyancing in South London since November 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in South London

Having been suggested to visit your company we were going to use a conveyancing solicitor in South London endorsed by you but stumbled across some other fee calculations via the web appear cheaper – why is this?

You can find a variety of conveyancers advertising what appear to be extremely cheap conveyancing in South London. We suggest that you think twice about how much you respect your own move to you are willing to take 'cheap' risks concerning the standard of the conveyancing. Some embed fees deep into the terms of business. The conveyancers that we put forward for conveyancing in South London will notdo this.

Can the conveyancing lawyers that you recommend carry out attended exchange conveyancing in South London?

We do have a number of conveyancing experts carrying out 24hr exchanges. Do e-mail us to secure a conveyancing quote and details as to availability.

When does exchange of contracts occur in purchase conveyancing in South London and am I required to be at the lawyers office?

If you are local to our conveyancing solicitors in South London you are welcome to attend to sign documents. That being said, the firms we work with supply a countrywide conveyancing service and provide just as diligent and professional a job for you when communicating with you by post or email. The executing of the property agreement is not the point of no return. Signing on the dotted line is necessary for the solicitor to address the formalities at the suitable time, which is ordinarily shortly after signing. The procedure is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where an extended "chain" is in play, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in South London)to be in the office at the appropriate time.

My bid for a property was accepted at auction in South London. Conveyancing is required. What happens now?

Having legally committed yourself to purchase you now have to hire the services of a conveyancing practitioner quickly as you now have a pending a drop dead date to complete the property. All auction property should have an associated legal set of papers. This will likely include evidence of title and search results. In the case of leasehold premises the auction papers should contain a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing paperwork pertinent to leasehold premises. You must hand this to your appointed conveyancing solicitor as soon as possible. Do make sure that that you have the requisite funding in order to complete on the on the contractual date .

My wife and I buying a victorian detached house in South London. We would like to an extension at the rear at the property.Will legal work on the property include checks to determine if these works are prohibited?

Your solicitor should review the deeds as conveyancing in South London can sometimes reveal restrictions in the title documents which restrict certain changes or require the consent of a 3rd party. Many works call for local authority planning permissions and approval in accordance building regulations. Many areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or affect extensions. It would be prudent to check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

I can not work out if my lender obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date. I have called my South London building society branch on various occasions and was informed it wasn't a problem and they would lend. My South London conveyancing solicitor - who is on the lender conveyancing panel- telephoned to say that they would not lend based on their specific requirements. Who do I believe?

The property lawyer has to comply with the CML Handbook Part 2 provisions for your lender. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the lender will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the mortgage company to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years remaining.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in South London?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in South London. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

I am using a search engine for the phrase on line conveyancing in South London it shows results of numerous solicitorslocally. How do I determine which is the suitable property lawyer for the sale of my house?

The preferential way of seeking a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted testimonial, so ask friends and relatives who have bought a property in South London or a local estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in South London differ, so it's a good idea to request at least three fee calculations from different solicitors. Be sure to secure confirmation that the fees are fixed.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in South London

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in South London specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • 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

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in South London regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in South London with expertise in commercial conveyancing in South London. This will likely include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • 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
  • Blue Trinity Ltd, 87a High Road, Wood Green, London, N22 6BB
  • 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

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in South London regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in South London but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • House Owners Conveyancers Limited, 56 Windermere Avenue, N3 3RA
  • House Owners Conveyancers Limited, Dephina House, N3 2JU
  • L B Property Lawyers, Imperial House, N17 0SP
  • Horizon Law Limited, 214 High Street, EN5 5SZ
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Sutherland House, W1F 7TE

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

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