Conveyancing in Lee
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of property from one person to another, including the preparation and execution of the legal documents, and the registration of the new ownership. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Lee, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Lee and throughout Lewisham 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, Lewisham, South East London and London
Buying property in Lee
A district in South East London, Lee is known for its Manor House Gardens, and the nearby Greenwich Park. Lee has a railway station, providing links to London Bridge and Blackheath. Lee has a population of approximately 15,000.
Council Tax in Lee (2023/24)
Lee is in London Borough of Lewisham.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,284.18 |
| B | £1,498.21 |
| C | £1,712.24 |
| D | £1,926.27 |
| E | £2,354.33 |
| F | £2,782.39 |
| G | £3,210.45 |
| H | £3,852.54 |
What does a conveyancing solicitor do?
A property lawyer handles all of the post-offer aspects of buying property, and guides the buyer through the legal aspects of buying a property. They will perform due diligence on the property, like raising questions about how the seller has used the property, arranging property searches and reviewing contracts.
Lee conveyancing solicitors may also carry out checks for leasehold issues, such as excessive service charges and ground rents.
Are you purchasing a home with a mortgage?
When you purchase a property, your solicitor also needs to carry out some legal work for the bank or building society that's giving you the mortgage. If your solicitor is not on your mortgage provider's panel, your purchase could take weeks longer to complete and cost you more.
We work with lawyers who can represent the vast majority of mortgage lenders, ensuring your transaction will complete without delay.
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We can also assist Lee home buyers with the legal work for:
Roughly 500,000 listed properties exist across the country - around 370 of which are in London Borough of Lewisham. Listed buildings in and around Lee include: Listed buildings come with complex rules that the owner must adhere to. Our specialist panel of solicitors will discuss with you what commitments you are making as a listed building owner. Examples include maintenance of historic features, and consent for additions like solar panels. Read more:Listed buildings
You will need shared ownership conveyancing, when you buy a share in a property from housing associations that offer part-buy, part-rent schemes. Although taking this approach makes property ownership more attainable, buying and owning a shared ownership property is more involved, because contracts are more complex and may contain restrictive covenants. With extensive specialist experience, our panel of specialist property lawyers can help you with your shared ownership purchase or staircasing.Purchasing a Shared Ownership house or flat
New Build Conveyancing
The conveyancing for acquiring a new build property in Lee is more complicated than buying an existing property.
A conveyancer in Lee must be able to deal with things like handling equity loan schemes, ensuring that the contract is in the buyer's favour and working with warranty providers such as NHBC, Advantage HCI and Global Home Warranties.
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Leasehold property
Buying a leasehold property in the UK can be complex. The many potential problems awaiting the unsuspecting purchaser can include legally technical issues like sinking fund issues and onerous covenants.
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
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Selling property in Lee
When you're looking to sell property in Lee, you can expect your conveyancing solicitor to first arrange all the necessary documentation, including title deeds and the TA6 and TA10 property information forms.
Their duties entail responding to the buyer's solicitor's questions, resolving issues like restrictive covenants and taking charge of the mortgage redemption.By taking steps to coordinate with both sides, including estate agents, landlords and lenders, your solicitor will ensure the transfer of ownership completes without a hitch.
Does the conveyancing for selling leasehold take longer?
Yes. Sale conveyancing for a leasehold house or flat usually takes longer.
The buyer's conveyancer will need to review this leasehold-related paperwork, such as three years' filed accounts for the property management. The time it takes the seller's conveyancer to gather this paperwork is usually the cause of these delays.
It can take a long time to gather this information if it is difficult to contact the landlord or managing agent or they are slow to respond, so the seller's solicitor ought to start this process as soon as possible.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgage conveyancing in Lee
The Bank of England's current base rate is 4.5% (19 March, 2025)
Before you instruct a remortgage solicitor, your solicitor needs to be able to act on your chosen lender's behalf.
Our remortgage panel solicitors can work with 99% of all lenders, so whether you are changing to a 25-year mortgage with Nationwide or moving to a lifetime mortgage with Harpenden Building Society, we can help take care of the legal side.
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Lee Transfer of equity
Whether you are adding a new partner, inheritance tax planning or giving a property to a family member, you will need to transfer equity. Your property lawyer will complete the process for a low, fixed fee.
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How much should I budget for conveyancing in Lee?
Conveyancing solicitors fees
These fees are what your solicitor or conveyancer 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 (costs payable to third parties)
The conveyancing quote should also include any disbursements, which are third-party costs, such as Stamp Duty, property searches and leasehold management information.
Check for additional fees
Some solicitors' quotes include extra costs in the small print. This can mean a higher-than-expected final bill. Beware of hidden charges not mentioned in the initial conveyancing quote, if you are comparing quotes.
