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Cheap conveyancing in Southwark does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

Main reasons to let us assist you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Southwark

  • 1 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Southwark are familiar with the local issues specific to Southwark and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and speedier conveyancing.
  • 2 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these companies are often located hundreds of kilometers away with little appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Southwark
  • 3 No matter what any alternative solicitors advise it may be necessary to pop into your conveyancer to execute contracts. There are various parties with with an interest in a homemove without needing to add the postman into the pot.
  • 4 Property lawyer conveyancing solicitors have extremely good personal links with Southwark estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 5 Southwark lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Southwark conveyancing experience, 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 Southwark since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Southwark

Is there a search tool that I can use to discover of the solicitor conducting my conveyancing in Southwark is on the mortgage lender’sconveyancing panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for Nationwide Building Society thus spending £187.00 plus VAT in additional legal fees.

Please do take advantage of the find a lender approved solicitor tool on this web page. Please choose the lender and type ‘Southwark’ or your preferred area and you will discover a number of lawyer based in Southwark or nearest you.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Southwark

There are two types of lawyers who can do conveyancing in Southwark namely licenced conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals handle the legal services that required to complete the disposal or purchase of property. They are both required to execute Southwark conveyancing to the same standards and guidelines so you may be safe in the knowledge that your conveyancing will be professionally carried out and that all requirements and steps should be appropriately attended to.

We are aiming to move property in November. Should my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the completion day. Incidentally, can you put forward a removal company in Southwark. Conveyancing solicitor was organised prior to coming across this website.

On the day of completion you will need to collect the house keys from your property agent but this can only happen when the vendors lawyers advise the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be passed over. Subsequently you should advise the removal men that you are ready to move in. As a matter of policy we do not recommend a specific removal company but can assist you in locating a residential property solicitor in Southwark or a lawyer with expertise in conveyancing in Southwark.

Completion of my purchase has taken place for my property in Southwark. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I would like to complain about the lender. How does one go about formally complaining?

Most banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Team at head office. Ordinarily complaints to a lender are sorted out effectively and efficiently. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service with full details of your complaint.

I require quick conveyancing in Southwark as I am under pressure to sign on the dotted line within 4 weeks. A home loan is not required. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

If.Given you are not obtaining a mortgage you have the choice not to do searches although no conveyancer would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Southwark the following are instances of issues that can arise and therefore impact market value: Enforcement Actions, Outstanding Fees, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Southwark?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Southwark. 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…’

My company is looking to take over a lease of an office on the high street. Can you recommend conveyancers offering no-sale-no fees for non-domestic conveyancing in Southwark for less than £1,200?

We are happy to recommend firms who have well rounded knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Southwark, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply premises. If you are intending to buy or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we will put you in touch with the right solicitor. Regarding the costs these will vary based on the structure and nuances of the deal. Let us have your contact information or call us so that we may furnish you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing quote.

I am looking for a conveyancing practitioner in Southwark for my house move. Is it possible to review a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?

One may review documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from inquisitions commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For details Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could monitor call for training reasons.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Southwark regulated by the SRA

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

  • Greenberg Traurig Maher Llp, The Shard, Level 8, 32 London Bridge Street, London, London, SE1 9SG
  • Maunsell Bower, 167-169 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1HR
  • Sibley Law Llp, Delta House, 175 - 177 Borough High Street, London, London, SE1 1HR
  • Ola Leslie Solicitors Llp, 60 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1XF
  • Bryan O'connor & Co, St Margaret's House, 18-20 Southwark Street, London, SE1 1TS

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Southwark regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Southwark practicing in commercial conveyancing in Southwark. This should include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Greenberg Traurig Maher Llp, The Shard, Level 8, 32 London Bridge Street, London, London, SE1 9SG
  • Sibley Law Llp, Delta House, 175 - 177 Borough High Street, London, London, SE1 1HR
  • Ola Leslie Solicitors Llp, 60 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1XF
  • Bryan O'connor & Co, St Margaret's House, 18-20 Southwark Street, London, SE1 1TS
  • Rls Solicitors Limited, Suite 30-33, The Hop Exchange, 24 Southwark Street, London, London, SE1 1TY

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Southwark regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Southwark but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Sutherland House, W1F 7TE
  • Walter Saunders, 382 Brockley Road, SE4 2BY
  • T J Ball & Company, 49 Leytonstone Road, E15 1JA
  • R & C Property Lawyers Llp, 10A Upper Tooting Road, SW17 7PG

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