Conveyancing in Hampton
Conveyancing describes the legal transfer of property ownership, and includes all the administrative and legal work carried out by a solicitor. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Hampton, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Hampton and Richmond upon Thames 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.
Other areas covered: Croydon, Richmond Upon Thames, West London and London
Buying property in Hampton
A suburb in South West London, Hampton is known for Hampton Court Palace, Bushy Park, and the nearby River Thames. Hampton has a railway station, providing links to London Waterloo. Hampton has a population of approximately 19,000.
Council Tax in Hampton (2023/24)
Hampton is in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
What does a conveyancing solicitor do?
A conveyancer plays an essential role during a property purchase, and guides you through the legal side of the transaction.
They will order searches, raise questions for the seller, review contracts and complete any post-sale actions, such as HMLR registration and paying SDLT.
In addition to standard searches, Hampton conveyancing solicitors would also undertake checks for issues related to flats, such as spiralling ground rents.
Buying with a mortgage?
Whether you are buying a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) or buying an auction property, your solicitor must also complete legal work for the bank arranging your mortgage.
If your property lawyer isn't accepted on your mortgage provider's panel, it may take many weeks longer to complete the purchase.
Our chosen panel lawyers have established relationships with the majority of banks and building societies, from major banks like Metro Bank to smaller, specialist lenders including Aldermore Bank - helping to ensure your transaction completes faster.
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We can assist home buyers in Hampton with the legal work for:
When purchasing a house or flat in a conservation area, your solicitor or licensed conveyancer will need to check for restrictions on how you can use the house or flat, including access rights, and restrictions on property usage. Conservation areas in Hampton and the Richmond upon Thames local authority include Popes Avenue Twickenham, Kew Road and Kew Gardens Kew.Buying a house or flat in a conservation area
There are over 500,000 listed properties in England and Wales - around 840 of which are in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Hampton listed buildings include: Buying and owning a listed building is not for the faint-hearted. Examples of the duties faced by listed property owners include maintenance of historic features, and consent for any alterations that might change the character of the property. Our expert solicitor panel will explain to you the legal duties your ownership will impose. Read more:Buying a listed building
The legal process when buying a shared ownership property means paying a reduced percentage share of the property. Shared ownership conveyancing is more involved, because contracts are more complex and may contain restrictive covenants. Quittance's panel of solicitors has years of experience with shared ownership conveyancing (including staircasing).Shared Ownership Conveyancing
Leasehold flats
Purchasing a leasehold house or flat in the UK can be complex when compared to purchasing a freehold. The many potential traps awaiting an uninformed purchaser can include legally technical issues like costly and undisclosed major works and short leases.
A good property lawyer will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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Selling property in Hampton
When selling a Hampton home, your solicitor will compile key documents, including the contract of sale and ID forms. Responsibilities include answering the buyer's solicitor's questions and resolving any potential issues.
Your solicitor will also coordinate with all parties, like agents, managing agents and lenders, so the property sale completes quickly.
What do I need to know if selling a leasehold property in Hampton?
Conveyancing for a leasehold flat is quite a lot more protracted in comparison with a freehold house.
The complex nature of leasehold property means that conveyancing solicitors in Hampton will need to conduct additional legal work. This can involve sourcing all relevant freeholder information, through to ascertaining if the incoming lessee (i.e. the seller) is required to buy a share in the building's management company.
So as to resolve any leasehold-related delays sooner, It is strongly advised that the seller instruct a property lawyer as early as possible.
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing
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Make sure you verify your remortgage solicitor's lender panel status before you instruct.
We work with remortgage solicitors who are panel members for all major lenders, so whether you are changing to a 25-year mortgage with Halifax or moving to a tracker mortgage with Secure Trust Bank, our experienced conveyancing team can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Transfer of equity
Whether you are dealing with inheritance tax planning, transferring the ownership of a property (in part or in full) to your children or changing the legal ownership structure, you will need a solicitor or licensed conveyancer to carry out a transfer of equity.
Your solicitor will complete all the necessary paperwork for a low, fixed fee.
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How much do conveyancing solicitors fees cost in Hampton?
Conveyancing solicitors fees
Conveyancing fees are paid to your solicitor or conveyancer for the legal work that they complete during your transaction. Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.
Disbursements
The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, such as Stamp Duty and property searches.
Read the terms and conditions
Some solicitors' quotes list extra charges in their terms and conditions, leading to a final bill that is higher than the original quote. If you are comparing conveyancing quotes, make sure you question any charges not set out in your initial quote.
