The City of London

The City of London is a small area within Greater London.  It is the historic core of London around which the city has grown. The City’s boundaries have remained almost unchanged since the Middle Ages, and it is now only a tiny part London. It is often referred to as ‘the City’ or the ‘Square Mile’, as it is just over one square mile in area. In the medieval period, the City was the full extent of London. The term London now refers to a much larger conurbation roughly corresponding to Greater London, a local government area which includes 32 London boroughs as well as the City of London.

The City is today a major business and financial centre, ranking on a par with New York City as the leading centre of global finance; throughout the 19th century, the City served as the world's primary business centre, and continues to be a major meeting point for businesses to this day.

The architecture of the City of London is of great historical importance, including as it does such national landmarks as the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace,  St Pauls Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament and Westminister Abbey

Conservation Areas

Conservation areas are designated to safeguard areas of special architectural and historic interest.  There are twenty six Conservation Areas in the City:

Brewery, Chancery Lane ,Dyer’s Buildings, Finsbury Circus, Fleet Street ,Guildhall, Laurence Pountney Hill, Leadenhall Market, Lovat Lane, Ludgate Hill, Middlesex Street, New Broad Street, Newgate, Postmans Park, St Helens, Smithfield, Temples and White Friars.

Conservation Areas are subject to very strict planning regulations as Councils wish to conserve the character of the area; planning consent is required for any external alteration to the property.

Conveyancing Solicitors London

When looking to buy a property in the City of London it is important to be aware of the Conservation Areas and seek the right legal advice from property solicitors or conveyancers who are experienced in such matters. The earlier legal advice is sought the better – you may make plans for a property that would not be allowed under the Conservation Area planning regulations for that area. Your property lawyer will be able to advise you on the regulations and the types of property that would best suit your plans.

At iconvey, we are specialists in conveyancing and Property Law with  many years of experience of dealing with properties in Conservation Areas.   Buying a property in a Conservation Area can involve a lot of investment and there are inherent risks if you are not properly advised.; iconvey  will guide you through every step of the way;  working closely with you;  our experienced and knowledgeable conveyancers  are always at hand keeping  you informed every step of the way.  We ensure that you are always aware of the costs at the outset with a transparent fee structure and no hidden fees.

You can obtain an instant quote for your conveyancing from this website, (just click here).  Our quotes are guaranteed, fully transparent and include no hidden extras for a normal conveyancing transaction.  Alternatively, simply call us on 0844 225 2061 for more information or to discuss your particular needs.