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Reasons to use our St John's Wood conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Using a a family Solicitor in the main results in a more personalised service. Online forums often suggest that in using a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 2 Property lawyer conveyancing solicitors have excellent personal connections with St John's Wood estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 3 Our site offers largest residential conveyancing directory service identifying mortgage company approved law practices conducting conveyancing in St John's Wood governed by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 4 St John's Wood solicitors have a significant advantage when it comes to St John's Wood conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can affect your home move
  • 5 Peace of mind comes when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. St John's Wood has a number to pick from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.

Examples of recent conveyancing in St John's Wood since September 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in St John's Wood

Having been told to check out your site we were going to appoint conveyancing solicitor in St John's Wood found using your search tool but stumbled across some other estimates via the web appear less pricey – how come?

There are many firms of firms promoting so-called cheap conveyancing, yet more often than not supplementalfees end up with the final invoice markedly uplifted. Conveyancers are obliged to make sure that costs outlined in terms of business should be equitable and be applied The solicitors that we put forward for conveyancing in St John's Wood specify all legal fees for the property you plan tobuy.

In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in St John's Wood? Is this really warranted?

Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering laws require solicitors and licensed conveyancers to check the identity of the potential client they are dealing with before they can accept their conveyancing business. The Terms and Conditions that you need to sign should reaffirm this. Your lawyer also has obligations to obtain certain documents in accordance with the CML Lenders Handbook requirements last updated on 1st December 2014. Should you refuse to supply ID verification documents, your solicitor would not be able to accept instructions from you.

After researching mumsnet.com for a conveyancing solicitor in St John's Wood, many advise that I must look for a CQS accredited solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?

The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices issued by the Law Society. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: * the integrity of the senior responsible officer and other key conveyancing staff * the firm's adherence to good practice management standards * adherence to best practice conveyancing processes through the scheme protocol It includes many organisations who conduct conveyancing in St John's Wood.

I'm refinancing my primary house to a BTL loan with Aldermore and I will use the rest of the raised equity as a down payment on further property. The area we are interested in is St John's Wood. Will your solicitors be able to act for the two lenders and tie in the conveyances?

Make use of our comparison tool on this page to check that the conveyancers are on the appropriate lender panels. Having checked that they are the solicitor should be able to simultaneously deal with the two conveyancing matters but you should have a chat with you solicitor and make apparent your desired outcome and needs.

I am using a search engine for the phrase on line conveyancing in St John's Wood it reveals many property lawyersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancer for my move?

The best way of finding a suitable conveyancer is via personal recommendation, so ask colleagues and those you trust who have purchased a property in St John's Wood or a respected estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in St John's Wood vary, so it's a good idea to secure a minimum of four fee estimates from different law firms. Be sure to seek confirmation that the costs are assured not to increase.

Me and my wife are FTB’s just having agreed a price on a property in St John's Wood, and are about to get solicitors lined up. I have utilised the numerous rating tools and the fee estimates are from all over the the UK. Is it advisable to have a St John's Wood solicitor local to our potential house? We are happy to do everything over email, but I assume at some point we may need to physically go into the solicitor's office to sign documents?

The solicitor does not need to be in St John's Wood, but opting for local means that you have the option to go in if required, by way of example, if a signature is needed urgently. In addition, a St John's Wood solicitor have established relationships with local agents and (if the vendor has instructed a local conveyancer) with them, which should help smooth the process.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in St John's Wood regulated by the SRA

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

  • M M Patel & Co, 26-28 Finchley Road, St. John's Wood, London, NW8 6ES
  • D A Greenberg, 16 Finchley Road, London, NW8 6EB
  • Freedman Green Dhokia, 105 Boundary Road, London, NW8 0RG
  • Gh Canfields Llp, 129 Finchley Road, Swiss Cottage, London, NW3 6HY
  • Ronald Fletcher & Co Solicitors, 243 Elgin Avenue, London, W9 1NJ

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in St John's Wood regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in St John's Wood but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Sutherland House, W1F 7TE
  • House Owners Conveyancers Limited, 56 Windermere Avenue, N3 3RA
  • House Owners Conveyancers Limited, Dephina House, N3 2JU
  • Ldn Conveyancing Ltd, 3 Acton Hill Mews, W3 9QN
  • Quality Conveyancing Ltd, Westgate House, W5 1YY

Planning law solicitors in St John's Wood regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in St John's Wood practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • F S Garford, 26 Fairfax Place, London, NW6 4EH
  • Grower Freeman, Ivor House, 25-26 Ivor Place, London, NW1 6HR
  • Glovers Solicitors Llp, 6 York Street, London, W1U 6QD
  • Streathers Solicitors Llp, 44 Baker Street, London, London, W1U 7AL
  • Streathers Trust Corporation Limited, 44 Baker Street, London, London, W1U 7AL

Neighboring Locations

Swiss Cottage
Belsize Park
St John's Wood
Maida Vale
Lisson Grove

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