As someone unfamiliar with the Fitzrovia conveyancing process what’s the number one tip you can give me concerning the legal transfer of property in Fitzrovia

You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Fitzrovia or throughout London is an adversarial experience. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there exists lots of room for conflict between you and others involved in the home moving process. E.g., the seller, property agent and on occasion the mortgage company. Selecting a lawyer for your conveyancing in Fitzrovia an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY party in the transaction whose interest is to act in your legal interests and to keep you safe.

Every so often a potential adversary may try and sway you that you should follow their advice. For example, the property agent may claim to be assisting by suggesting your conveyancer is wrong. Or your financial adviser may try to convince you to do take action that is against your conveyancers recommendation. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties when it comes to the legal transfer of property.

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

Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 26/12/2025, the requirements read as follows :

I'm the sole recipient of my late mum's estate with all property in now in my sole name, including the house in Fitzrovia. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in November. I plan to dispose of the house. I understand that there is a CML 6 month 'rule', meaning my proprietorship will be regarded the same way as though I had purchased the house in November. Is the property unsalable for six months?

The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook requires solicitors to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." By the strict wording you could be caught by that. Some banks would take a practical view as this clause chiefly exists to capture subsales or the flipping of property.

We are getting a further advance on our home loan from Co-operative as we intend to carry out alterations to our property in Fitzrovia. Do we need to select a bricks and mortar Fitzrovia solicitor on the Co-operative conveyancing panel to handle the legals?

Co-operative do not ordinarily instruct a member of their conveyancing panel to handle the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Co-operative panel.

Completion of my purchase has taken place for my property in Fitzrovia. Conveyancing was satisfactory but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How do I make a complaint?

All banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Department at head office. Ordinarily complaints to a lender are sorted out very quickly. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service with full details of your complaint.

How do I search for a Fitzrovia law firm on the Aldermore conveyancing panel? I have a car and am happy to travel upto 20miles to meet the conveyancer.

You can use the search on this website. Please choose the bank and your location and you will see a number of Fitzrovia conveyancing lawyers based on proximity. We have listed some Fitzrovia conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can ring them to check whether they are on the Aldermore approved list

Been looking for a lawyer for leasehold sale conveyancing in Fitzrovia. We are selling, simple no mortgage to redeem, no rush, currently empty. Received an estimate from a lawyer for £800 including VAT which is a tad high given that its so straightforward. Is it possible to find less expensive fees for conveyancing in Fitzrovia?

Given that it’s a sale only, 475 + VAT should be about the cheapest for sale conveyancing in Fitzrovia.