Compare Conveyancing Solicitors in Lewisham
Moving to Lewisham? Save on Your Conveyancing Costs
Compare My Move can connect you with up to 5 verified conveyancing solicitors in the Lewisham area, saving you up to 70% on your London conveyancing costs. Our dedicated team make sure all potential partners go through our strict verification process and check they are regulated by either the SRA, CLC, LSS, CILEx or LSNI before joining us.
Your conveyancer will handle all the legal aspects of your property purchase. Additionally, they will be responsible for organising essential searches on the property and surrounding land. These searches can shed light on any flood risks, ground stability and contaminated land concerns and the levels of radon gas in the area of Lewisham you are looking to move to.
Our Lewisham Conveyancing Solicitors
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Bishopsgate Law
99 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3XD
Bishops Gate Law have many years of combined experience as a team in property law. We specialise in helping you with the legal side of the purchase and sale of a house.
based on 16 reviews"Excellent service, Kunjal and Kaya were always available to help with my many questions! They always seemed on top of everything and had to do very little asking where we were at. Would definitely use again and highly recommended, they are on the more expensive side but it was worth it for the ease."
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Juno
Juno Property Lawyers Ltd, 43-51 New North Road, London, N1 6LU
Juno are a team of licensed conveyancers who will help you when you want to buy or sell a house.
based on 9 reviews"Excellent, highly recommended , professional helpful yes I would use them and recommend them to everyone I know "
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Ross Coates Solicitors
Ross Coates Solicitors, Unit 5-7 Alpha Business Park, Ipswich, IP1 5LT
Ross Coates Solicitors have over 25 years providing our professional and trusted residential conveyancing service across Wales and England.
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Alexander Grace Law
A G Law, 7 Kestrel Court, Burnley, BB11 5NA
Alexander Grace Law is an award-winning residential conveyancer, winning ESTAS Best Conveyancer in the North West and County in both 2018 and 2019.
based on 2 reviews"They were on top of matters. The team were always helpful and kept me informed on most issues. The only slight criticism is I found it hard sometimes to actually speak to someone on the phone which may well be a fault of mine as I am not good with online communication but we got through it."
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Anaysse-Jacobs
Anaysse Jacobs Solicitors, Equitable House, London, SE18 6FH
Anaysse-Jacobs is a first-class conveyancing solicitor offering our legal help with sale, purchase and sale and purchase of property.
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Muve Conveyancers
Connect2law, 5 Kew Road, Richmond, TW9 2PR
Muve Conveyancers are proud to provide our expert conveyancing service across England and Wales.
Not enough reviews"Fathima Nusra and Ann Caldera , were very helpful .There help was invaluable, they pushed and chased to get our completion on time .Thank you "
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Moving Direct Property
Suffolk Enterprise Centre, Felaw Maltings, Ipswich, IP2 8SJ
Moving Direct Property can offer an expert and professional conveyancing service all across the UK. We specialise in helping with the sale of a property.
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Oasis Solicitors
Oasis Solicitors, 8 The Village, London, SE7 8UD
Oasis Solicitors are a firm of 2 partners with over 24 years of experience in the conveyancing industry between them. We treat each client and case with the same level of respect and quality to ensure the best outcome.
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My Home Move Conveyancing
My Home Move Ltd, 5 Barton Close, Leicester, LE19 1SJ
At My Home Move Conveyancing, we understand that buying, selling and remortgaging a house can be a stressful process - that is why we provide professional conveyancing services to make the process clearer, easier and better for every client.
based on 6 reviews"The positive is that eventually I did get my place. The negatives- Very poor communication, at times I had to take matters into my own hands to get information from one side to another.- I made it very clear what we were doing on the first day, a couple of months in we had to redraft and sign some documents because they hadnt listened on day one.- Fees never given in one go. Id pay when asked and then suddenly theres another one just appeared.- I was homeless for 6-7 weeks because of how things dragged out without any transparency. This especially endangered my medical wellbeing as I couldnt sign up to a GP without a fixed address and have a lifelong chronic illness.The scariest part is that I think this might be a half decent service, so what does that say about the rest?"
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Taylor Rose MW
Taylor Rose M W, 69 Carter Lane, London, EC4V 5EQ
With a 100 year heritage, Taylor Rose MW are one of the leading law firms in England and Wales.
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QC Law Ltd
5th Floor, 29 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3EG
QC Law Ltd specialises in multiple areas of law, including conveyancing and other forms of property law. We are based in Central London and our team of conveyancing solicitors have a combined experience of over 30 years.
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Ackroyd Legal
16 Prescot Street, London, E1 8AZ
Based in London, Ackroyd Legal are proud to provide their conveyancing services across the whole of the UK. Born from one of the fastest-growing, city-based law firms in recent times, brings together the best of the best.
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FAQs About Conveyancing in Lewisham
Compare My Move have researched the conveyancing process in Lewisham to answer any questions you may have. We found that the cost of Local Authority searches (LLC1 and CON29) in the borough is £153.70. Radon gas levels are low, but contaminated land and flooding may be concerns.
A conveyancer will organise the searches that can provide information about the property you are looking to buy. This is a key part of the conveyancing process and can highlight concerns with regard to the home and the wider local area.
How Much Are Conveyancing Search Costs in Lewisham?
Searches organised by your conveyancer are an essential part of buying a house in the UK. These can provide you with useful information about the property you are looking to buy, including information held by Lewisham Council.
The environmental searches organised by your solicitor will detail any flood risks in the area of the home, the level of radon gas and any issues relating to ground stability and subsidence. The search will also include reviewing previous land use and any concerns regarding contamination.
A local authority report is designed to highlight any restrictions or charges affecting the use of the property, including tree preservation orders, enforcement notices, planning permissions and financial charges. It will also including information on matters such as local plans, highways and assets of community value.
The fees for these searches vary from council to council and will depend on where you are looking to buy a home. The cost of a full search in the borough of Lewisham is £153.70. A Local Land Charges Search (LLC1) is £43, with the CON29 form costing £110.70 (inc VAT). Additional enquiries (Con290) cost £12.30 each.
Local Land Charges Search (LLC1)
£43 inc VAT
The LLC1 search informs purchasers of restrictions or charges affecting the use of the property, such as tree preservation orders, enforcement notices, planning permissions and financial charges.
Form CON29
£110.70 inc VAT
The CON29 provides information on matters such as local plans, highways and assets of community value.
Full Search
£153.70 inc VAT
LLC1 and CON29 combined
CON290 Questions
£12.30 each inc VAT
These are the optional issues you can ask about, which would be in addition to the standard information provided.
Data from the Lewisham Council website, correct as of March 2021.
What Are the Flood Risks in Lewisham?
When it comes to flooding, Lewisham Council’s Strategic Flood Risk Assessment reported that there are several sources of flood risk across the Borough. These include fluvial, tidal, pluvial, sewer and artificial.
Additionally, surface water flooding is becoming an increasing issue in Lewisham due to urban sprawl (increased impermeable area) and climate change. The Flood Risk Assessment states, however, that it should be noted that no significant known issues with groundwater flooding have been identified in the Borough
According to Lewisham Council’s website, the Thames and its tributaries are at the most risk of flooding during heavy rain and at high tide. Areas most likely to be affected in the borough are New Cross, Deptford, central Lewisham, and low-lying areas around the A21.
Efforts have been made to reduce the risks of flooding the borough. The Thames Barrier, for example, is designed to help prevent flooding due to high tides. The council have also made substantial landscaping improvements to reduce the risk of flooding by increasing the capacity of the borough’s waterways and rivers.
As part of the process of buying a house in Lewisham, your conveyancing solicitor will arrange the required searches that can highlight the potential flooding issues in the area. Severe flooding has the potential to cause considerable damage to residential properties - and in some cases a threat to life - so it is essential that you are aware of any flood risks before you purchase the home.
Are there Ground Stability Concerns in Lewisham?
Another concern for potential homeowners is ground stability and subsidence. Ground instability can cause a host of serious problems for homeowners, from decreasing the value of the home to making it unstable and unsafe to live in.
London is a known hotspot for ground stability issues as large areas of Greater London have been built on a natural material known as “London Clay”, a type of shrinkable clay which is susceptible to changes. The city is further impacted by the amount of large and high-rise buildings in a condensed area, adding pressure on the ground.
This is backed by the findings illustrated in a map created by Geobear identifying the subsidence hotspots across the UK. The map shows that subsidence is a concern across the city and throughout East London, including the borough of Lewisham. Although it is a lower amount than in the centre of London and areas such as Battersea, it is still an issue to be aware of when buying a home in Lewisham.
The environmental searches organised by your solicitor will include details of ground instability and subsidence concerns in the area of Lewisham you are looking to buy. This allows you to make a confident decision on the property purchase and address any concerns prior to purchase.
- Reveals instability issues from natural or man-made hazards.
- Highlights historic and current landfill sites.
- Identifies natural ground subsidence.
- Recognises historic tin, coal, clay and any other mining activity.
What Are the Radon Gas Levels in Lewisham?
Radon Gas is formed from the radioactive decay of small amounts of uranium that occurs naturally in rocks and soil across the UK. As it is both colourless and odourless, it can often go undetected in UK homes and can potentially cause serious health issues, including lung cancer in non-smokers
Public Health England has created a heat map of Radon Gas as a visual guide of the levels across the UK. The map shows that a low level of Radon Gas has been detected across the boroughs of East London. Readings are notably low across the majority of Lewisham, with a slight increase to the North of the borough, around the areas of Lewisham Park and Hilly Fields.
Your environmental search reports will provide you with the level of Radon Gas for the area of Lewisham you are looking to move to. If you have any concerns regarding the report findings, you must raise this with your conveyancing solicitor at the earliest possible convenience.
Is Contaminated Land an Issue in Lewisham?
Contaminated Land is largely a result of previous industrial activity and waste disposal across the UK. Pollutants from past industries can seep into the land and waterways and contaminate them, making them potentially unsafe for humans and the wider environment.
According to Lewisham Council’s Contaminated Land Inspection Strategy, historically the majority of industrial processes were located in the north of the district, in the areas of Deptford and New Cross. These included activities such as timber yards, engineering, iron/steel manufacture, leather, oil and tar.
Deptford was the largest settlement at the beginning of the nineteenth century, its development due to its proximity to the Thames and the Deptford Creek. The area has a long history with both the Royal Navy and merchant shipping, which Lewisham Council’s report states is illustrated by the fact that the sites of many potentially contaminative industries were located in this part of the Borough.
With the industrial history of the borough in mind, it is important to be aware of any risks from contaminated land prior to purchasing a home in Lewisham. Your conveyancing solicitor will arrange the necessary environmental searches to check for any contaminated land in and around the area of the home you are looking to buy. This will usually include a search of records and maps held by the local council, relating to historic land use, current or previous planning activity and data about waste, landfill sites and pollution incidents within the borough.
