Conveyancing in Kingston Upon Thames
Conveyancing is the legal process used for transferring ownership of a property from one party to another, or the work involved in a remortgage or transfer of equity. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Kingston Upon Thames, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Kingston Upon Thames and Royal of Kingston 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: New Malden, Richmond Upon Thames, Teddington, Twickenham, South West London and London
Buying property in Kingston Upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames, historically an ancient market town in Surrey, is part of Greater London and the administrative centre of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. Close to Henry VIII's Hampton Court it was the site of the coronation of many Saxon kings - marked by the Coronation stone at the Guildhall.
The town is popular with buyers looking to move further out of London to be closer to Richmond Park, but still have access by rail to Waterloo.
Average prices are just under £500,000, but spacious Victorian homes with large gardens in North Kingston or Kingston Vale are valued at closer to £1 million.Council Tax in Kingston Upon Thames (2023/24)
Kingston Upon Thames is in Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.
What will my solicitor do?
During a property purchase, a solicitor will take care of the technical side of the transaction. The solicitor will order searches, raise questions for the seller's solicitor, review contracts and complete any post-sale actions, such as paying Stamp Duty.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Kingston Upon Thames conveyancing solicitors could also undertake checks for leasehold complexities, including short and defective leases.
Purchasing with a mortgage?
If you are getting a mortgage, your solicitor will also need to act for your bank or building society.
Acceptance on a lender's panel means your solicitor can act for your bank.
We work with conveyancers who can represent the vast majority of mortgage lenders, so you can complete your purchase without delay.
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We can assist Kingston Upon Thames home buyers with conveyancing for:
There are around 500,000 listed properties across the country, and around 170 of which are in Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. Listed buildings in and around Kingston Upon Thames include: Listed buildings come with complex rules that the owner must adhere to. Examples of the duties faced by listed property owners include regular upkeep, required consent for any alterations and public access to certain areas. Our specialist panel of solicitors will explain to you the obligations imposed by listed property ownership. Read more:Listed buildings
When you buy a share in a property from a housing association, you will need shared ownership conveyancing. While offering a budget-friendly way to own a home, buying and owning a shared ownership property is more complex, as all properties are leasehold and mortgage lenders' apply stricter criteria. With extensive specialist experience, our panel of specialist property lawyers can help you with your shared ownership purchase or staircasing.Shared Ownership
New Build Conveyancing
The legal work for buying a new build in Kingston Upon Thames can be complicated.
A good solicitor in Kingston Upon Thames must be able to deal with things like ensuring that new build mortgage conditions are met, administering Help to Buy purchases and working with warranty providers such as NHBC Buildmark, Advantage HCI and CRL.
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Leasehold property
Purchasing a leasehold house or flat in the UK can be very involved. The many potential traps lying in wait for the unsuspecting buyer can include legally technical issues like overpriced managing agent packs and unreasonable lease extension premiums.
A specialist leasehold solicitor 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
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Selling property in Kingston Upon Thames
When selling a Kingston Upon Thames home, your conveyancer will assemble all essential documents, including the TA6 and TA10 property information forms and the title deeds.
The lawyer's duties entail responding to the buyer's solicitor's enquiries, dealing with complications like an unofficial roof terrace and handling the mortgage redemption.
By taking action to communicate effectively with the other parties, like agents, managing agents and lenders, your lawyer will help make sure your move completes as soon as possible.
Does it take longer to sell a leasehold property?
Compared to freehold property, yes. Sale conveyancing for a leasehold house or flat can take much longer.
The buyer's solicitor will want to see several leasehold-related documents, like management company information and a current statement of service charges. The time required by your solicitor to source this information is the common cause of such delays.
The seller's solicitor should get this underway even before a sale has been agreed, as the managing agent's information could take several weeks to collect if the managing agent or landlord is slow or difficult to contact.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgaging
The Bank of England's current base rate is 4.5% (21 January, 2026)
Before instructing, verify your conveyancing solicitor's lender panel status.
We work with remortgage solicitors who are members of all major lenders' panels, so whether you are changing to a discount mortgage with Metro Bank or taking out a flexible mortgage from Chelsea Building Society, we can help your remortgage complete quickly.
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Kingston Upon Thames Transfer of equity
Whether you are buying out an ex-partner after a separation, inheritance tax (IHT) planning or transferring the ownership of a property (in part or in full) to your children, you will need to work with a transfer of equity solicitor. Your property lawyer will complete the process for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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Conveyancing costs in Kingston Upon Thames: What to expect
On a conveyancing quote, the various costs or charges can be split into two types:
Conveyancing legal fees
The quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes. These fees are what your lawyer charges you for the work they carry out during your transaction.
Disbursements
The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, such as Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or leasehold management information.
Check what's included in your conveyancing quote
If you are comparing quotes, beware of extra fees. Some firms include extra costs in their terms and conditions, resulting in a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote.
