Conveyancing in Morden
Conveyancing is the legal process of buying and selling property, where a solicitor ensures that the transfer of ownership complies with legal requirements. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Morden, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Morden and Merton 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: Barnet, Edmonton, Merton, South London and London
Buying property in Morden
A district in south London, Morden is known for its Morden Hall Park, Baitul Futuh Mosque, and is the southern terminus of the Northern Line in the London Underground. The district has a population of approximately 48,000.
Council Tax in Morden (2023/24)
Morden 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 conveyancing solicitors do?
Your property lawyer will handle all the legal elements of buying a property. They will order property searches, raise enquires of the seller's solicitor, review the lease (if applicable) and handle post-completion tasks, like paying Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Morden conveyancing solicitors would also undertake checks for leasehold issues, such as excessive service charges and ground rents.
Are you purchasing with a mortgage?
During the conveyancing process, your solicitor must also complete the legal work on behalf of the bank.
If your solicitor is not on your bank or building society's panel, your purchase could take significantly longer to complete.
Over 100 lenders have approved our chosen panel lawyers, so we can help you complete your Morden transaction smoothly.
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We can assist Morden buyers with conveyancing for:
When purchasing a flat or house in a conservation area, your solicitor or licensed conveyancer will need to check for covenants and restrictions, which could include parking issues, and area consents. Conservation areas in Morden and the Merton local authority include:Buying a flat or house in a conservation area
Approximately 500,000 listed properties exist across the country, 249 of which are in London Borough of Merton. Listed buildings and properties in and near to Morden include: Examples of the obligations placed upon listed building owners include a duty to maintain the exterior appearance, and consent for additions like solar panels. Our specialist panel of solicitors will discuss with you what commitments you are making as a listed building owner. Read more:Buying a listed building
You will need shared ownership conveyancing, when purchasing a share in a house or flat from housing associations that offer part-buy, part-rent schemes. Shared ownership conveyancing is more complex than a straightforward purchase, as shared ownership properties are always leasehold. Whether you are buying a shared ownership property or staircasing, our panel solicitors will walk you through every step of the process.Purchasing a Shared Ownership house or flat
Leasehold flats
Purchasing a leasehold flat in the UK can be complex when compared to purchasing a freehold. The many potential traps awaiting the unsuspecting purchaser can include legally technical issues like undisclosed major works and unfair clauses in the lease.
A 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
Should I be wary of buying a leasehold house?
Should I buy a property with a short lease?
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Selling a property in Morden
When you're looking to sell a home in Morden, you can expect your conveyancing solicitor to first prepare vital paperwork, including the title deeds and property information forms.
They will respond to inquiries from the buyer's solicitor and address potential issues. Your solicitor will work with all parties, including agents, lenders and landlords, to help ensure the sale is completed without incident.
Is there anything to be aware of if selling a leasehold property in Morden?
The conveyancing process for a leasehold flat or house is a great deal more difficult in comparison with a freehold house.
Leasehold complexity involves additional work on the part of conveyancing solicitors in Morden, including getting the latest service charge and ground rent statement, through to details of planned major works.
To reduce leasehold-related delays, It is recommended that you instruct a lawyer as soon as possible.
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing
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Before appointing a solicitor, your solicitor must be able to act for your lender.
We work with remortgage solicitors who are panel members for all major lenders. Whether you are changing to a standard variable rate mortgage with Metro Bank or taking out an interest only mortgage from Harpenden Building Society, our panel solicitors can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Morden Transfer of equity
If you plan to reduce or increase your ownership share of your home, whether you are buying out an ex-partner after a separation, transferring the ownership of your home to your daughter, son or other family member or dealing with inheritance tax planning, you'll need to carry out a transfer of equity.
Your conveyancer will handle all the required documentation for a fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much does conveyancing cost in Morden?
You can get a quote in minutes, but making sense of what you actually be paying can be a challenge.
Legal fees
These fees are paid to your conveyancing solicitor for the tasks they complete during your property transaction. The quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you'll pay when your transaction completes.
Disbursements
Your conveyancing quote should also itemise required third-party costs, or disbursements, such as Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), HM Land Registry fees and property searches.
Check the quote for hidden costs
If you are comparing conveyancing quotes, watch out for additional charges. Some solicitors' quotes include extra costs in their terms and conditions. This can mean a higher-than-expected final bill.
