Conveyancing in Mitcham
Conveyancing is defined as the work a solicitor or licenced conveyancer does to transfer a property from one party to another. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Mitcham, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Mitcham and throughout Merton 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: Carshalton, Merton, Morden, Purley, South London and London
Buying property in Mitcham
A district in south London, Mitcham is known for its open spaces like Mitcham Common, historic buildings, and Mitcham Carnival. It is served by Mitcham Junction station with links to central London. The district has a population of approximately 63,000.
Council Tax in Mitcham (2023/24)
Mitcham is in London Borough of Merton.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,259.51 |
| B | £1,469.43 |
| C | £1,679.35 |
| D | £1,889.27 |
| E | £2,309.11 |
| F | £2,728.94 |
| G | £3,148.78 |
| H | £3,778.54 |
What do Mitcham conveyancing solicitors do?
A solicitor plays an essential role during a property purchase transaction, and steers the buyer through the legal aspects of buying a home.
Your lawyer will perform required due diligence, including raising questions for the seller's solicitor, local authority searches (e.g. from Merton Council) and reviewing contracts of sale.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Mitcham conveyancing solicitors may undertake checks for leasehold complexities, including short and defective leases.
Are you financing your purchase with a mortgage?
As part of the process of buying a house, your solicitor also has to handle legal due diligence on behalf of the lender.
Your transaction could take weeks longer if your conveyancing solicitor is not on your chosen mortgage provider's panel.
More than 100 banks and specialist lenders have approved our chosen panel solicitors. We can help you complete your Mitcham transaction without delay.
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When you buy a house or flat in a conservation area, your solicitor or licensed conveyancer will check for potential planning issues, which could include lapsed approvals or whether extensions are compliant. Conservation areas in Mitcham and the Merton local authority include:Conservation areas
Approximately 500,000 listed buildings exist across the country, and around 250 of which are in London Borough of Merton. Listed buildings and properties in and near to Mitcham include: Owning a listed building brings its own set of challenges. Examples of the duties that listed building owners face include required consent for landscaping, and a duty to report finds or discoveries on the property. Our experienced panel of solicitors will explain to you the legal duties your ownership will impose. Read more:Listed buildings
The legal steps involved in for purchasing a shared ownership home means paying a reduced percentage share of the property. While offering a budget-friendly way to own a home, shared ownership is more involved. This is because contracts are more complicated, and housing associations work to tight deadlines. Whether you are staircasing shares in your current home, or buying a shared ownership property, our panel of specialist solicitors will work with you to complete the process.Shared Ownership
New Build Conveyancing
The legal work for acquiring a new build property in Mitcham can be complicated compared to other types of conveyancing.
A conveyancing solicitor in Mitcham must be able to deal with things like advising on mortgage offer flexibility for delayed completion, confirming Section 38 agreements and working with warranty providers such as NHBC Buildmark, Advantage and Castle.
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Leasehold flats
The vast majority of flats are leasehold. Buying a leasehold property can take weeks more to complete than a freehold house because leasehold transactions involve more work.
Delays in leasehold transactions could include anything from out-of-date contact information for the freeholder to incomplete managing agent information.
Completely Moved's team of leasehold specialists complete the legal work for 100's of leasehold purchases each month, and our proactive approach can mean faster conveyancing.
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Selling property in Mitcham
For the sale of homes in Mitcham, your solicitor will compile key documents, including the various property information forms and the contract of sale.
The solicitor will reply to the buyer's solicitor's inquiries and resolve any potential issues.In order to facilitate a faster completion, your conveyancing solicitor will communicate effectively with all parties, such as agents, lenders and landlords.
What do I need to know if selling a leasehold property in Mitcham?
The conveyancing process for a leasehold flat (houses are rarely leasehold) is significantly more involved than for a more straightforward freehold house.
The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Mitcham will usually undertake additional work, such as obtaining an up-to-date service charge statement, through to a copy of the buildings insurance for the common parts.
In order to resolve any leasehold difficulties faster, It is recommended that the seller instruct a conveyancer as early as possible.
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Remortgage in Mitcham
The Bank of England's current base rate is 4.5% (8 October, 2025)
Verify your lawyer is on your chosen mortgage lender's panel before you instruct.
We work with solicitors who are panel members for all major banks and building societies, so whether you are switching to a standard variable rate mortgage from Virgin Money or taking out a guarantor mortgage from Coventry Building Society, we can help your remortgage complete quickly.
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Transfer of equity
Whether you are gifting a property, adding a new partner to your property's title or estate planning, you will need a transfer of equity solicitor or licensed conveyancer. Your solicitor will handle all the required documentation and register the new interest at HM Land Registry for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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How much are solicitors' conveyancing fees in Mitcham?
Getting a quote takes moments - but understanding what is and isn't included in the quote can be challenging.
Conveyancing solicitors fees
These fees are what your lawyer charges you for the work they complete on your behalf. The conveyancing quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you'll pay when your transaction completes.
Conveyancing disbursements
Disbursements are additional costs on top of your lawyer's fees for third-party costs incurred on your behalf. Third-party disbursements include Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.
Check the terms and conditions
If you are comparing conveyancing quotes, make sure you question any charges not set out in your initial quote. Some firms may set out extra costs in the small print. This can mean a higher-than-expected final bill.
