Conveyancing in Balham
Conveyancing is when a solicitor transfers the legal ownership of a property from one individual to another. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Balham, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Balham and throughout Wandsworth 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: Brixton, Crystal Palace, Streatham, Tooting, Wandsworth, South West London and London
Buying property in Balham
A neighbourhood in south London, Balham offers a mix of urban life and quiet residential areas. It is popular among young professionals and families for its restaurants, pubs, and convenient access to central London. Balham has a population of approximately 14,600.
Council Tax in Balham (2023/24)
Balham is in London Borough of Wandsworth.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £614.21 |
| B | £716.57 |
| C | £818.94 |
| D | £921.31 |
| E | £1,126.05 |
| F | £1,330.78 |
| G | £1,535.52 |
| H | £1,842.62 |
What does a Balham property lawyer do?
A conveyancing solicitor handles all of the post-offer aspects of buying property, and steers the buyer through the legal aspects of buying a property. This means carrying out comprehensive due diligence on the property, such as raising enquires of the seller, arranging property searches and ensuring necessary funds are correctly transferred.
Balham conveyancing solicitors may also undertake checks for leasehold issues, such as excessive service charges and ground rents.
Buying with a mortgage?
When you buy a property with a mortgage, the bank or building society will need to make sure your property offers sufficient security for the money they are lending you.
If your lawyer isn't accepted on your bank's panel, it could take weeks longer to complete your purchase.
We work with lawyers who can represent the vast majority of lenders, helping to ensure your transaction completes faster.
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We can also help Balham home buyers with the legal work for:
When purchasing a home in a Balham conservation area, your lawyer will check for restrictive covenants, which could include footpath rights, and rubbish disposal issues. Conservation areas in Balham and the Wandsworth local authority include:Conservation area
Shared ownership conveyancing is the service you will need, when you buy a share in a property from a social housing provider. Shared ownership conveyancing is more involved. Contracts are more complex, as shared ownership properties are leasehold. With extensive specialist experience, our specialist panel of solicitors can help you with your shared ownership purchase or staircasing.Shared Ownership
Buying a leasehold property
Almost all flats are leasehold. Buying a leasehold property can take weeks more to complete than a freehold property as more technical complexity exists.
Causes of numerous delays can range from missing leasehold documents to out-of-date contact information for the freeholder.
Leasehold specialists handle hundreds of leasehold transactions a month, and our proactive approach can mean faster conveyancing.
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Selling a house or flat in Balham
When selling a property in Balham, the solicitor will compile key documents, including ID forms and the title deeds.
The conveyancer's role involves overcoming hurdles such as missing building regulations, answering the buyer's solicitor's enquiries and handling the mortgage redemption.
By taking action to coordinate with all stakeholders, like agents, lenders and landlords, your lawyer will help make sure your transfer of ownership completes without delay.
What do I need to know if selling a leasehold property in Balham?
The conveyancing process for a leasehold flat (houses are rarely leasehold) is much more technical than for a freehold house.
The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Balham will need to conduct extra work, such as requesting an up-to-date service charge statement, through to a copy of the buildings insurance for the common parts.
To help mitigate the delays involved in selling a leasehold property, It is recommended that the vendor contact a Balham conveyancing solicitor as soon as possible.
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Remortgage conveyancing in Balham
The base interest rate is 4.5% (8 July, 2025)
You will need to check the solicitor that you want to handle your remortgage is approved by your lender before you instruct your solicitor.
Quittance panel solicitors can work with 99% of all mortgage lenders. Whether you are switching to a 25-year mortgage from Yorkshire Building Society or taking out a home reversion mortgage from Buckinghamshire Building Society, we can assist.
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Transferring Equity
Whether you are buying out an ex-spouse after a divorce, inheritance tax planning or transferring the ownership of your home to your daughter, son or other family member, a transfer of equity is required.
Your property lawyer will handle the legal side for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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How much are solicitors' conveyancing fees in Balham?
What is and is not included in a quote isn't always clear at first glance.
Solicitors' fees
These legal fees are paid to your conveyancer for the legal services they provide during your property transaction. The quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you'll pay when your transaction completes.
Disbursements
Your quote should also list any disbursements, which are costs paid to third parties on your behalf, including Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), HM Land Registry fees and property searches.
Are the conveyancing fees fixed?
Some solicitors' quotes include additional fees in the small print, resulting in a higher final bill. When you compare conveyancing quotes, beware of hidden charges not mentioned in the initial conveyancing quote.
