Conveyancing in Kensington
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring property from one owner to another. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Kensington, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Kensington and throughout Royal of Kensington & Chelsea 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: Chelsea, Edmonton, Notting Hill, West London and London
Buying property in Kensington
The west London district of Kensington forms part of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Its most densely populated and affluent area is South Kensington, home to many museums and other cultural venues. Although it is a vibrant urban area, Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park create green buffer to the north east.
Prime properties in Kensington include large detached mansions and imposing terraced townhouses, mansion blocks and apartments, as well as smaller mews houses.
Being highly sought-after, property prices are high, with Holland Park and Kensington Palace Gardens the most exclusive areas.
Attracting people from all over the world, Kensington has vibrant and eclectic mix of residents.
Council Tax in Kensington (2023/24)
Kensington is in Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £961.53 |
| B | £1,121.78 |
| C | £1,282.03 |
| D | £1,442.29 |
| E | £1,762.80 |
| F | £2,083.31 |
| G | £2,403.82 |
| H | £2,884.58 |
What do conveyancing solicitors do?
A property lawyer steers the buyer through the legal aspects of transferring ownership from the seller to the buyer.
They will order property searches, raise questions for the seller's solicitor, review the lease (if applicable) and complete any post-sale actions, such as registering the property ownership with the Land Registry.
Kensington conveyancing solicitors may undertake checks for leasehold issues, such as excessive service charges and ground rents.
Are you purchasing with a mortgage?
When you buy a property with a mortgage, your bank or building society will verify that the property meets their mortgage criteria.
If your solicitor isn't accepted on your mortgage provider's panel, it may take many weeks longer to complete the purchase.We work with solicitors who can represent the vast majority of mortgage lenders, so you can complete your purchase without delay.
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We can also assist home movers in Kensington with the conveyancing for:
Roughly 500,000 listed properties exist in England and Wales - around 1,360 of which are in Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea. Kensington listed buildings and properties include: Listed properties can be a joy to own, but they come with their share of complexities. Examples of the obligations placed upon listed building owners include a duty to maintain the exterior appearance, consent required for energy efficient alterations and . Our expert conveyancing solicitor panel will discuss with you the additional legal obligations your planned listed building purchase will entail. Read more:Listed buildings
When purchasing a share in a property from housing associations that offer part-buy, part-rent schemes, you will need shared ownership conveyancing. While it is a great way to get on the property ladder, buying and owning a shared ownership property is more involved, because contracts are more complex and may contain restrictive covenants. Our panel of solicitors has years of experience with shared ownership conveyancing (including staircasing).Shared Ownership Conveyancing
New Build
The conveyancing for acquiring a new build home in Kensington is more complicated than buying an existing property.
A solicitor in Kensington must be able to deal with things like dealing with lender conditions, dealing with incomplete service connection agreements and working with warranty providers, including NHBC Buildmark, Advantage and Castle.
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Selling a house or flat in Kensington
When selling a Kensington property, your solicitor will compile key documents - like the contract of sale and the TA6 and TA10 property information forms, and help you fill out these forms. Responsibilities include addressing snags like a missing EIC, responding to enquiries from the buyer's solicitor and handling the mortgage redemption.
The solicitor will also communicate effectively with all parties, like estate agents, landlords and lenders, to make sure your sale completes without a hitch.
What do I need to know if selling a leasehold property in Kensington?
The conveyancing process for a leasehold flat is much more complicated than for a freehold house.
The complex nature of leasehold property means that conveyancing solicitors in Kensington must undertake additional work, and this could include sourcing all relevant freeholder information, through to a copy of the service charge budget for the current year (and any anticipated payments on account).
In order to resolve any leasehold issues faster, It is strongly advised that the vendor contact a Kensington conveyancing solicitor as soon as the property is marketed, if not before.
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Remortgage conveyancing
The official base rate is 4.5% (23 April, 2026)
Make sure you double-check your remortgage solicitor's lender panel status before you instruct.
We work with remortgage solicitors who can work with 99% of all mortgage lenders. Whether you are switching to a fixed rate mortgage from Halifax or taking out a variable rate mortgage from Swansea Building Society, we can help your remortgage complete quickly.
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Transferring Equity in Kensington
If you intend to change the ownership shares of a property, whether you are gifting a home, buying out a co-owner or inheritance tax (IHT) planning, a transfer of equity is required. Your lawyer will complete the legal work for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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How much does conveyancing cost in Kensington?
Some of the fees included in conveyancing quotes can be unfamiliar, especially for first time buyers.
Conveyancing solicitors fees
These fees are what your conveyancing solicitor charges you for the work they carry out on your behalf. Your solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete.
Disbursements
A disbursement is a cost that your conveyancing solicitor must pay to a third party for a tax or additional service. Third-party disbursements include Stamp Duty and property searches.
Read the terms and conditions
Some firms set out additional charges in the small print. This can lead to an inflated final bill. If you are comparing quotes, watch out for undisclosed fees missing from the original quote.
