Who Are the Best Conveyancing Solicitors in East London? 

Whether you’re buying or selling a property, your conveyancer plays a huge role in the process and choosing the right one is an important decision. A high-quality conveyancer can help ensure that all the necessary surveys are completed to minimise the risk of buying a property with underlying issues. 

Your conveyancer also handles all the legal aspects of your property sale or purchase, including the writing up the contracts, so they should have a lot of experience in handling property transactions. A conveyancer also arranges the payment of your stamp duty and many other legal matters related to your property transaction. You’ll also benefit from having a solicitor who delivers a high standard of customer service. 

If you are looking for the best conveyancing solicitors in London areas including Ilford, Leyton or Stratford, here is a list of the top rated options in east London. 

SAM Conveyancing 

Offering specialised property conveyancing services for purchases and sales, re-mortgaging, Right to Buy, shared ownership and equity release, SAM Conveyancing is on the panel of SRA regulated solicitors. Fees are charged as a fixed flat fee starting from £723 including VAT and you can request an instant conveyancing quote on their website. They have over 70 years of combined industry experience in their team and were founded in 2013. 

They have a 4.5/5 rating on Google Reviews and 4 stars on Trustpilot, with clients leaving positive reviews regarding timely updates, efficiency and being highly knowledgeable and professional. 

Address: 19 Silwood Rd, Ascot SL5 0PY 

Bishopsgate Law 

With a 4.9/5 rating on Trustpilot and 4.7 average rating on Google Reviews, previous clients praise the conveyancing expertise at Bishopsgate Law. They provide a fixed rate fee depending on the details of the services you require and also offer a No Move No Fee policy. 

Bishopsgate Law is an accredited member of the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme and is SRA-regulated. They have three offices in the UK, including on Bishopsgate in London, providing property conveyancing services such as sale, purchase, remortgage and new build across east London. 

Address: 99 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3XD 

Markand & Co Solicitors LLP 

Markand & Co Solicitors offer a long list of residential conveyancing services, including freehold and leasehold sale and purchase, transfer of equity, remortgages, Right to Buy and more. They are an accredited member of the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme and are regulated by the SRA. 

The fee structure is a fixed flat fee according to the purchase or sale fee: 

• Up to £250,000 is a flat fee of £1,050 
• £250,001 to £400,000 is a flat fee of £1,150 
• £400,001 to £600,000 is a flat fee of £1,295 

The company have a 4.8 rating on Google Reviews, with many clients leaving positive reviews about their efficiency, quick responses and excellent communication. 

Address: 6 – 8 Woodford Rd, London E7 0HA 

Hawkins Law 

Another highly rated conveyancing solicitors in east London, Hawkins Law provides freehold and leasehold sale and purchase services, as well as remortgaging and land disputes services. They are regulated by the SRA and they are renowned for simplifying the conveyancing process by explaining legal processes in plain language. 

You can get an instant online quote to see how much the fee will be based on the transaction price of the property and the type of property you are buying. With a 4.9 rating on Google Reviews, recent reviews point to the professionalism, efficiency and knowledge as key positives of working with them. 

Address: 448 Romford Rd, London E7 8DF 

While it is often beneficial to use locally based conveyancing companies, with most services now being carried out without face-to-face contact, you can also choose national conveyancers. While they might not have the local property market knowledge of companies based in east London, the advantage of using a national company is that they tend to have a larger team of property solicitors to help improve efficiency. They also have specialist knowledge in more complex property transaction processes.  

Bird & Co Solicitors 

Bird & Co Solicitors is a national law firm that covers all areas of England including east London, but they do not have an office in London, so they would be suitable if you are happy with working with conveyancing lawyers online/over the phone service. 

Bird & Co Solicitors hold the Conveyancing Quality Mark and offer a comprehensive set of conveyancing services for property purchase, sale, remortgage and equity release. Established in 1979, Bird & Co Solicitors have developed a strong reputation for high quality conveyancing services across England. 

They have a score of 4.9 on Trustpilot and 4.7 on Google Reviews. Reviewers commend the company’s transparency over pricing, with fees such as legal advice for leasehold purchase prices listed on their website.  

These are some of the highest rated east London conveyancing solicitors but the right choice for you will be the one that feels right for you. Before choosing your conveyancer, it is a good idea to have a chat to the person who you will be working with to get a feel for whether they will be easy to work with. 

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