I plan on purchasing an apartment in Denmark Hill. My Solicitor is not on the lender solicitor list. Am I still permitted to appoint my Denmark Hill conveyancing solicitor notwithstanding that they are excluded from the bank panel of approved conveyancing solicitors?

You have a couple of options available to you here

• Proceed with your preferred Denmark Hill conveyancer but your lender will need to instruct a lawyer from their approved list. The net result is additional charges and likely frustration.
• Get a fresh property lawyer to conduct the conveyancing, obviously checking they are on the lender conveyancing panel.
• Convince your lawyer to attempt to join the lender panel

I am need of leasehold conveyancing for a flat in a fairly new development (seven years built) in Denmark Hill. The vast majority the appartments are already sold. Is it strictly necessary to order local searches for my conveyancing in Denmark Hill?

Conveyancing Searches are a vital link in the Denmark Hill conveyancing process. There are a large number of search providers who offer Denmark Hill conveyancing searches, as well direct from the local authority. These are usually referred to as personal search companies and they produce, not surprisingly, personal searches. However, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must obtain their information from the local authority.

I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Denmark Hill. My lender is Platform

Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 29/1/2026, the requirements read as follows :

In scouring the internet for the words conveyancing in Denmark Hill it brings up many property lawyerslocally. How do I determine which is the suitable property lawyer for me?

The best way of choosing a suitable conveyancer is via personal recommendation, so seek the guidance of colleagues and relatives who have acquired a property in Denmark Hill or the respected estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Denmark Hill differ, so it's advisable to request a minimum of four estimates from different solicitors. Make sure that you know that the fees are fixed.

We have instructed a Denmark Hill conveyancing solicitor for our house purchase (novice purchasers) and have spotted in the terms and conditions that they are not governed by the Financial Conduct Authority. Am I right to be concerned or is that the norm with lawyer?

We can't see why they should be. Most conveyancer don't lend money. They will be regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, who set stringent stipulations in place on funds deposited by them.