Conveyancing in Bromley
Conveyancing is the legal process of buying and selling property, where a solicitor ensures that the transfer of ownership complies with legal requirements. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Bromley, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Bromley and throughout London handle their sale, purchase, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Other areas covered: Beckenham, Chislehurst, Orpington, West Wickham, West London and London
Buying property in Bromley
Situated 15 km south east of central London on the Prime Meridian, Bromley was historically a market town in Kent. Rapid growth led to it becoming a regionally significant commercial and retail district outside of London.
The London Borough of Bromley is geographically the largest in Greater London, occupying 153 square km, of which a large proportion is Metropolitan Green Belt land. With 30% of the land also farmland, Bromley is probably the most rural of the 32 London Boroughs, making it an attractive place to live and work and keeping property prices buoyant.
Council Tax in Bromley (2023/24)
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,228.13 |
| B | £1,432.81 |
| C | £1,637.50 |
| D | £1,842.19 |
| E | £2,251.57 |
| F | £2,660.94 |
| G | £3,070.32 |
| H | £3,684.38 |
What does a Bromley property lawyer do?
A property lawyer handles all of the post-offer aspects of buying property, and assists you with the legal aspect of buying a home.
They will carry out comprehensive due diligence on the property, including ordering searches from authorities such as Bromley Council, raising enquires of the seller, reviewing contracts of sale and registering your ownership of the property.
Bromley conveyancing solicitors may also carry out checks for leasehold complexities, including short and defective leases.
Purchasing a property with a mortgage?
If you are getting a mortgage, your solicitor will also need to act for your bank or building society.
If your conveyancer isn't accepted on your bank's panel, it could take weeks longer to buy your house.Over 100 building societies, banks and lenders have approved our chosen panel lawyers, so we can help you complete your Bromley transaction smoothly.
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We can also help Bromley buyers with conveyancing for:
When purchasing a flat or house in a Bromley conservation area, your property lawyer will check for restrictive covenants, which could include parking issues, and noise level restrictions. Conservation areas in Bromley and across the London local authority include:Conservation areas
Approximately 500,000 listed properties exist across the country, 424 of which are in London Borough of Bromley. Listed buildings and properties in and around Bromley include: Listed properties can be a joy to own, but they come with their share of complexities. Our expert conveyancing solicitor panel will discuss with you the commitments a listed building owner must make. Examples include regular upkeep, and consent for additions like solar panels. Read more:Buying a listed building
When purchasing a share in a property from a housing association, you'll need the help of a specialist solicitor. While it's a great option for buying your first home, shared ownership is more complex, as all properties are leasehold. Quittance's panel of solicitors has years of experience with shared ownership conveyancing and staircasing.Shared Ownership
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Selling a property in Bromley
For the sale of a property in Bromley, your conveyancing solicitor will compile key documents, including the TA6 and TA10 property information forms and title deeds.
The lawyer's duties entail resolving any potential issues, responding to enquiries from the buyer's solicitor and handling the mortgage redemption.
Your lawyer will work with both sides, like estate agents, landlords and lenders, to confirm that the move is completed successfully.Does a leasehold property take longer to sell?
Yes, that's correct, it can take considerably longer to carry out the legal work to sell a leasehold property, compared to freehold conveyancing.
The solicitor acting for the buyer will need to review several leasehold-related documents, including management company information. Delays are usually caused by the time required by the seller's conveyancer to get these documents together.
It can take a long time to gather this information if it is difficult to contact the landlord or managing agent, so the solicitor should start this process as soon as possible.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgaging
The current Bank of England base rate is 5.25% (22 January, 2025)
Before you appoint a solicitor to handle your remortgage, your solicitor must be able to act for your chosen lender.
Our partner panel solicitors are members of all major lenders' panels. Whether you are switching to an equity release mortgage from Metro Bank or taking out a shared ownership mortgage from Harpenden Building Society, we can help you.
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Transferring Equity in Bromley
Whether you are estate planning, resolving joint ownership or transferring the ownership of a property to your children, you will need a transfer of equity expert. Your property lawyer will handle all the required documentation and register the new interest at HM Land Registry for a low, fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much are conveyancing fees in Bromley?
Getting a conveyancing quote online takes moments - but understanding what is and isn't included in the quote can be challenging.
Conveyancing legal fees
These fees are what your lawyer charges you for the work they carry out during your property transaction. Your solicitor's 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.
Check what's included in your quote
Watch out for undisclosed fees not included in your original quote, when comparing quotes. Some firms may include additional charges in their terms and conditions. This can lead to a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote.
