I am buying property in Earlsfield. My Solicitor is not listed on the lender conveyancing panel. Can I still appoint my Earlsfield conveyancing solicitor even though they are excluded from the bank panel of approved conveyancing solicitors?

Various options include

• Carry on with your existing Earlsfield conveyancer but your lender will need to appoint a conveyancing practitioner on their approved list. This will result in additional charges together with probable interruption.
• Appoint a new property lawyer to act in the purchase, obviously checking they are on the mortgage company conveyancing panel.
• Convince your lawyer to pull out all the stops to get listed on the mortgage company conveyancing panel

I have given 8 weeks notice to my current landlord and have to vacate my rented apartment in Earlsfield by 30/10/2025. Conveyancing for my house purchase is progressing. Can I complete in 4 weeks as I wish to avoid having to move into short term accommodation?

It is unwise to provide notice on a rental until your lawyer suggests that you should. Assuming that you have not already done so, speak to your conveyancer and request that they seek the assistance the other lawyers, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will work towards

How does conveyancing in Earlsfield differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Earlsfield approach us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is built. This is because builders in Earlsfield tend to buy the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Earlsfield or who has acted in the same development.

What does commercial conveyancing in Earlsfield cover?

Commercial conveyancing in Earlsfield covers a wide range of services, provided by qualified solicitors, relating to business premises. For instance, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the assignment of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of tenancies.

I have been sourcing a conveyancing lawyer in Earlsfield for my sale. Is there any facility to review a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?

One can search for documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes recorded telephone calls for training purposes.