Conveyancing in Acton
The conveyancing process ensures the legal transfer of property from the seller to the buyer. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Acton, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Acton and throughout Ealing with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Other areas covered: Ealing, Hammersmith, Notting Hill, West London and London
Buying property in Acton
Acton has a population of approximately 62,480. A district in West London, Acton offers a diverse, cosmopolitan community with a range of independent shops and restaurants. It's well-connected to central London, making it a great spot for commuters.
Council Tax in Acton (2023/24)
Acton is in London Borough of Ealing.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,227.26 |
| B | £1,431.80 |
| C | £1,636.35 |
| D | £1,840.89 |
| E | £2,249.98 |
| F | £2,659.06 |
| G | £3,068.15 |
| H | £3,681.78 |
What does a property lawyer do?
The conveyancing solicitor will handle the legal aspects of the transaction. This means carrying out comprehensive due diligence, such as raising questions about how the seller has used the property, ordering property searches and reviewing contracts of sale.
In addition to standard searches, Acton conveyancing solicitors may also undertake checks for issues related to flats, such as spiralling ground rents.
Purchasing a property with a mortgage?
If you are getting a mortgage, your solicitor will also need to act for the bank.
If your lawyer is not on your chosen mortgage provider's panel, your purchase could take weeks longer to complete and also cost more.
Our chosen panel solicitors have established relationships with the majority of mortgage lenders, including Co-operative Bank, Keystone Finance and Newcastle Building Society - helping to ensure your transaction completes faster.
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Conveyancing for buying a property
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We have also helped home buyers in Acton with the conveyancing for:
When purchasing a property in a conservation area, your property lawyer will check for covenants and restrictions, which could include area consents, and local byelaws. Conservation areas in Acton and the Ealing local authority include:Conservation area
Somewhere in the region of half a million listed properties exist across the country, and around 320 of which are in London Borough of Ealing. Acton listed buildings and properties include: Listed properties can be a joy to own, but they come with their share of complexities. Our experienced panel of solicitors will discuss with you the legal duties your ownership will impose. Examples include maintenance of historic features, required consent for landscaping and an obligation to maintain the property's surroundings in a manner consistent with its historic character. Read more:Buying a listed building
Shared ownership involves buying a share in a property from a housing association. Buying a shared ownership property is more complex than a straightforward purchase. This is because shared ownership homes are all leasehold. Our expert solicitor panel has years of experience with shared ownership conveyancing (including staircasing).Buying a Shared Ownership property
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Selling property in Acton
When selling an Acton property, the solicitor will arrange all the necessary documentation, e.g. the title deeds and the various property information forms, and help you fill out this paperwork.
The duties of a seller's solicitor includes handling obstacles like missing building regulations and answering enquiries from the buyer's solicitor.
Your solicitor will coordinate with all parties, including estate agents and banks or building societies, confirming that the sale of your property completes quickly.Does the conveyancing for selling leasehold take longer?
Yes, that's correct, it can take considerably longer to carry out the conveyancing on a leasehold house or flat when compared to conveyancing on a freehold house.
The buyer's conveyancer will expect to see these documents, including a copy of the freehold property's buildings insurance. The time it takes to source this information is usually the cause of these delays.
It could take several weeks to collect this information if the landlord or managing agent is slow or difficult to contact, so your lawyer ought to start this process as soon as possible.
Read more:
Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgaging a property in Acton
The base interest rate is 4.5% (8 October, 2025)
You should verify the solicitor that you want to carry out the legal work for your remortgage is on your mortgage lender's legal panel before you instruct your solicitor.
We work with solicitors who are approved members of the majority of banks and building societies, so whether you are switching to a fixed rate mortgage from National Westminster Bank or taking out a guarantor mortgage from Secure Trust Bank, our panel solicitors can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Transfer of equity
Whether you are buying out an ex-partner after a separation, transferring the ownership of your home to your daughter, son or other family member or dealing with inheritance tax planning, you will need to work with a transfer of equity expert. Your solicitor will handle the legal side for a low, fixed fee.
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What are typical Acton conveyancing fees?
Conveyancing fees
These fees are what your lawyer charges you for the legal work that they complete for you. Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete.
Disbursements
Disbursements are additional costs on top of your lawyer's fees for third-party costs incurred on your behalf. Third-party disbursements include Stamp Duty, property searches and a gypsum search.
Check the T's & C's
Some solicitors' quotes list extra charges in the small print, leading to a higher final bill. Beware of extra fees, if you are comparing conveyancing quotes.
