Conveyancing in Greenwich
Conveyancing is the legal process for transferring the ownership of property from one party to another, or the legal work involved in a transfer of equity or remortgage. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Greenwich, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Greenwich 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: Blackheath, Catford, Eltham, Lewisham, South East London and London
Buying property in Greenwich
An area in South East London, Greenwich is known for its Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark, and the nearby Greenwich Park. Greenwich is well-served by the London Underground and DLR, providing links to central London. Greenwich has a population of approximately 30,000.
Council Tax in Greenwich (2023/24)
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,209.60 |
| B | £1,411.20 |
| C | £1,612.80 |
| D | £1,814.40 |
| E | £2,217.60 |
| F | £2,620.80 |
| G | £3,024.00 |
| H | £3,628.80 |
What does a property lawyer do?
A solicitor guides you through the legal side of buying a home.
Your lawyer will raise questions for the seller's solicitor, order searches, review the contract of sale and take care of tasks after the sale, like HMLR registration.
In addition to standard searches, Greenwich conveyancing solicitors would also undertake checks for issues related to flats, such as spiralling ground rents.
Are you purchasing with a mortgage?
If you are purchasing property with a mortgage, your solicitor will confirm that the property is worth the loan that the bank or building society will provide.
If your lawyer is not on your chosen lender's panel, your purchase could take significantly longer to complete and cost you more in the process.More than 100 lenders have approved our chosen partner solicitors. We can help you complete your Greenwich transaction smoothly.
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When purchasing a flat or house in a Greenwich conservation area, your solicitor will check for covenants and restrictions, e.g. rubbish disposal issues, and rights of way. Conservation areas in Greenwich and the London local authority include Postman's Park, Leadenhall Market, Eastcheap, Guildhall and Fenchurch Street Station.Conservation areas
There are around half a million listed buildings in England and Wales, and around 560 of which are in London Borough of Greenwich. Greenwich listed buildings include: Listed properties can be a joy to own, but they come with their share of complexities. Our expert solicitor panel will advise you on what duties your ownership will impose. Examples include consent for additions like satellite dishes or external lighting, and an obligation to use specialist contractors. Read more:Listed buildings
Shared ownership means buying only a part (or share) in a property. 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
The conveyancing process for buying a new build in Greenwich is more complicated than buying an existing property.
An experienced solicitor in Greenwich must be able to deal with things like investigating developer incentives, administering Help to Buy purchases and registering ownership with warranty providers, including NHBC, Advantage HCI and AHCI.
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Leasehold property
Buying a leasehold flat in the UK is more complicated than buying a freehold. The numerous common problems lying in wait for an uninformed buyer can include legally technical issues like unpaid service charges by the existing leaseholder and freeholds sold without first refusal to leaseholders.
A leasehold solicitor will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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Selling a property in Greenwich
When selling a property in Greenwich, your lawyer will prepare the necessary documentation, including the sale contract and ID forms. They will advise on enquiries sent by the buyer's conveyancer and address potential issues.
By taking action to coordinate with all parties, like agents, lenders and landlords, the solicitor will help make sure your property sale completes as soon as possible.
Does it take longer to sell a leasehold property?
Yes, that's correct, it can take much longer to complete the legal work on a leasehold property when compared to conveyancing on a freehold house.
The buyer's solicitor will expect to see these documents. These could include a current statement of service charges and management company information. The time needed by your solicitor to get these documents together is usually the cause of these delays.
It can take a long time to gather these details if it is difficult to contact the managing agent or they are slow to respond, so your solicitor should commence this even before you have found a buyer.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgage in Greenwich
The current Bank of England base rate is 4.5% (14 May, 2025)
Before appointing a solicitor, verify your bank or building society's legal panel includes your remortgage solicitor.
Quittance panel solicitors are on the panels of almost all mortgage lenders. Whether you are changing to an equity release mortgage with the Co-operative Bank or moving to a capped mortgage with Coventry Building Society, our panel solicitors will make the process as simple and stress-free as possible.
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Transferring Equity in Greenwich
If you are planning to restructure the ownership of your home, whether you are inheritance tax (IHT) planning, buying out a co-owner or giving a property to a family member, you will need to transfer equity. Your lawyer will handle all the required documentation for a low, fixed fee.
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What are typical Greenwich conveyancing fees?
Conveyancing fees
These fees are paid to your solicitor or conveyancer for the work they carry out during your transaction. The quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you'll pay when your transaction completes.
Disbursements
Disbursements are third-party costs paid by your solicitor on your behalf. Examples of disbursements include Stamp Duty, property searches and a leasehold information pack.
Check for hidden costs
Some firms include extra costs in their terms and conditions. This can mean a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote. Make sure you question any charges not set out in your initial quote, if you are comparing quotes.
