Conveyancing in Ealing
Conveyancing is the legal process a solicitor follows to ensures the proper transfer of property from one owner to another. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Ealing, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Ealing and throughout Barnet 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: Chiswick, Hammersmith, Notting Hill, West London and London
Buying property in Ealing
Part of Greater London, the borough of Ealing is a district 8 miles west of Charing Cross station, with an easy commute into central London. Its significant commercial and retail centre means it has been identified as a major metropolitan centre within the London Plan, yet still there are plenty of parks in which to enjoy the open air.
Famous for its film studios and Blues Club, Ealing is a thriving base for filmmakers and musicians and its summer festival attracts top performance artists and bustling crowds.
Council Tax in Ealing (2023/24)
Ealing is in London Borough of Barnet.
Band | Amount |
---|---|
A | £1,224.11 |
B | £1,428.13 |
C | £1,632.15 |
D | £1,836.17 |
E | £2,244.21 |
F | £2,652.24 |
G | £3,060.28 |
H | £3,672.34 |
What does a conveyancing solicitor do?
A property lawyer plays a key role after an offer has been accepted, and steers the buyer through the legal aspects of transferring ownership from the seller to the buyer. The solicitor will order searches, raise enquires of the seller, review the lease (if applicable) and complete any post-sale actions, including paying Stamp Duty Land Tax and HMLR registration.
In addition to standard searches, Ealing conveyancing solicitors may also carry out checks for leasehold issues, such as excessive service charges and ground rents.
Buying a property with a mortgage?
Whether you are buying a student buy-to-let or buying a shared-ownership property, your solicitor must also complete legal work for the bank or building society that's giving you the mortgage.
Your transaction could take weeks longer to complete and cost you more in the process if your conveyancing solicitor is not on your bank or building society's panel.
We work with conveyancers who can represent the vast majority of banks and building societies, such as major banks like Co-operative Bank, to smaller lenders like Cambridge Building Society and Aldermore Bank - facilitating a quicker completion of your transaction.
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Conveyancing for buying a property
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We can help home movers in Ealing with conveyancing for:
When buying a property in an Ealing conservation area, your property lawyer will need to check for potential planning issues, which could include lapsed approvals, and a breach of the conservation area 'Article 4 Directions'. Conservation areas in Ealing and the Barnet local authority include:Buying in a conservation area
There are over 500,000 listed properties in England and Wales, 659 of which are in London Borough of Barnet. Listed buildings in and around Ealing include: Owning a listed building can be a challenge for the unwary. Our specialist panel of property solicitors will explain to you what commitments you are making as a listed building owner. Examples include maintenance of historic features, required consent for landscaping and an obligation to protect significant internal features like fireplaces. Read more:Buying a listed building
You will need shared ownership conveyancing, when purchasing a share in a house or flat from a not-for-profit housing association. Shared ownership conveyancing is more involved. This is because contracts are more complicated, and housing associations work to tight deadlines. Whether you are buying a shared ownership property or staircasing, your solicitor can assist you with every aspect of the purchase process.Buying a Shared Ownership property
New Build Conveyancing
The conveyancing for acquiring a new build property in Ealing can be complicated compared to other types of conveyancing.
Your solicitor in Ealing must be able to deal with things like handling deposits, checking planning conditions have been fulfilled and registering ownership with warranty providers such as NHBC, Advantage HCI and HAPM.
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Leasehold property
Purchasing a leasehold house or flat in the UK can be complicated. The many potential complications awaiting the unsuspecting purchaser can include legally technical issues like overpriced managing agent packs and onerous clauses in the lease.
A good property lawyer 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
Selling a property in Ealing
When selling a home in Ealing, your solicitor will prepare vital paperwork, including the title deeds and the TA6 and TA10 property information forms. The solicitor's role involves resolving any potential issues, responding to the buyer's solicitor's questions and handling the mortgage redemption.
In order to facilitate a faster completion, your conveyancing solicitor will coordinate with both sides, such as agents, managing agents and lenders.
Does it take longer to sell a leasehold property?
Yes. Sale conveyancing for a leasehold house or flat can take much longer.
The buyer's solicitor will want to see these documents, including a copy of buildings insurance for the common parts of the property. The time needed by the seller's conveyancer to source this information is the common cause of such delays.
It can take weeks to collect the managing agent's information if it is difficult to contact the managing agent or landlord, so your lawyer should commence this even before a sale has been agreed.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgaging a property in Ealing
The Bank of England's current base rate is 4.5% (15 February, 2025)
Before you appoint a solicitor, your solicitor must be able to act for your chosen mortgage lender.
Quittance panel solicitors are on the solicitor panels of over 100 lenders, so whether you are changing to a 30-year mortgage with Barclays or taking out a variable rate mortgage from Atom Bank, we can help.
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Ealing Transfer of equity
Whether you are dealing with inheritance tax planning, gifting a share of a property or resolving joint ownership, you'll need to carry out a transfer of equity. Your conveyancer will complete the process for a fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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Conveyancing costs in Ealing: What to expect
Conveyancing solicitors fees
Your solicitor's quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes. These fees are paid to your solicitor for the work they complete during your transaction.
Disbursements
Disbursements are additional costs on top of your solicitor's fees for third-party costs incurred on your behalf. Third-party disbursements include Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or a bankruptcy search.
Check the terms and conditions
Some solicitors' quotes may include additional charges in their terms and conditions, resulting in a final bill that is higher than the original quote. If you are comparing quotes, beware of hidden charges not mentioned in the initial conveyancing quote.