Conveyancing in Brixton
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring a property from one person to another or the process of securing a mortgage. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Brixton, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped Brixton and Lambeth clients with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Buying property in Brixton
An area of South London, Brixton is known for its multicultural community, Brixton Market, and the O2 Academy. The Victorian terraced houses of the Josephine Avenue are particularly desirable. Major employers include Lambeth Council and various retail and hospitality businesses. Brixton has excellent transport links, including a Tube station. Brixton has a population of approximately 78,000.
Council Tax in Brixton (2023/24)
Brixton is in London Borough of Lambeth.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,174.60 |
| B | £1,370.37 |
| C | £1,566.13 |
| D | £1,761.90 |
| E | £2,153.43 |
| F | £2,544.97 |
| G | £2,936.50 |
| H | £3,523.80 |
What does a property lawyer do?
A conveyancing solicitor plays a pivotal role in a property purchase, and leads you through the legal side of the transaction. This means performing due diligence on the property, like raising enquires of the seller, ordering property searches, reviewing contracts and completing the registration of your ownership.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Brixton conveyancing solicitors may carry out checks for issues related to flats, such as spiralling ground rents.
Are you financing your purchase with a mortgage?
When buying a house or flat with a mortgage, it is standard practice for your solicitor to also act for the mortgage lender.
If your lawyer isn't accepted on your chosen mortgage provider's panel, it may take weeks longer to purchase your property.Our chosen panel solicitors have established relationships with the majority of banks and building societies, facilitating a quicker completion of your transaction.
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When purchasing a house or flat in a conservation area, your conveyancer will need to check for potential planning breaches, which could include lack of building regulations for alterations or obligations towards property maintenance. Conservation areas in Brixton and the Lambeth local authority include Vauxhall Gardens, Trinity Gardens and Ferndale Road.Conservation area
Around half a million listed properties exist in England and Wales, and around 960 of which are in London Borough of Lambeth. Brixton listed buildings and properties include: Buying and owning a listed property is not for the faint-hearted. Examples of the duties that listed building owners face include regular upkeep, and required consent for landscaping. Our specialist panel of property solicitors will offer guidance on what commitments you are making as a listed building owner. Read more:Buying a listed building
Buying a property through a shared ownership scheme means buying only a part (or share) in a property. Shared ownership conveyancing can be more involved than buying the property outright. With years of experience, our panel of specialist property lawyers will assist you with every step of the process.Shared Ownership
Leasehold property
Purchasing a leasehold house or flat requires a number of extra steps when compared to buying a freehold. The numerous common problems lying in wait for the unsuspecting purchaser can include legally technical issues like sinking fund issues and onerous clauses in the lease.
A specialist leasehold solicitor will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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What you need to know about buying a leasehold property
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Selling a house or flat in Brixton
For the sale of a property in Brixton, your lawyer will compile key documents, such as assorted property information forms and the sale contract.
The solicitor's role involves responding to the buyer's solicitor's enquiries and addressing snags like a planning issue. To ensure the transaction is straightforward, your solicitor will coordinate with both sides, such as estate agents, landlords and lenders.Could the sale of a leasehold property be delayed?
Correct, it can take much more time to carry out the legal work to sell a leasehold property when compared to conveyancing on a freehold house.
The buyer's solicitor will want to see several leasehold-related documents, including a copy of the freehold property's buildings insurance. Typically, delays are due to the time it takes the seller's conveyancer to source this information.
It could take several weeks to collect this information if it is difficult to contact the agent responsible for managing the property or they are slow to respond, so the seller's solicitor should get this underway even before you have found a buyer.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing in Brixton
The current Bank of England base rate is 4.5% (30 April, 2025)
Before you appoint a solicitor, you should confirm that your conveyancing solicitor is able to act for your mortgage lender.
Quittance panel solicitors are on the solicitor panels of over 100 lenders, so whether you are changing to a standard variable rate mortgage with Metro Bank or taking out a shared ownership mortgage from Aviva, we can help take care of the legal side.
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Transferring Equity in Brixton
Whether you are transferring the ownership of a property to your children, tax planning for the future or buying out a co-owner, you'll need to carry out a transfer of equity. Your legal representative will complete the legal work for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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How much does conveyancing cost in Brixton?
Conveyancing fees
The quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you pay when the property transaction is complete. These legal fees are paid to your conveyancer for the work they complete for you.
Disbursements
The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, including Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or a plan search.
Check the terms and conditions
When comparing quotes, beware of extra fees. Some firms include additional fees in the small print. This can lead to a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote.
