Conveyancing in South East London
Conveyancing describes the legal transfer of property ownership, and includes all the administrative and legal work carried out by a solicitor. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in South East London, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped South East London and London 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.
Buying property in South East London
South East London combines the bustle of city living with the charm of London's historical sites and green spaces. From the hip boutiques and eateries of Peckham and Deptford to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Maritime Greenwich, South East London offers a rich cultural experience.
The area benefits from excellent transport links, including the Overground, National Rail, and the Docklands Light Railway, offering easy access to Central London and beyond. The population of South East London is estimated to be over 1.3 million.
Council Tax in South East London (2023/24)
South East London is in City of Westminster Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £609.19 |
| B | £710.72 |
| C | £812.25 |
| D | £913.78 |
| E | £1,116.84 |
| F | £1,319.90 |
| G | £1,522.97 |
| H | £1,827.56 |
What does a South East London conveyancing solicitor do?
A property lawyer helps you with the legal aspect of buying a property.
The solicitor will raise enquires of the seller, order searches, review the lease (if applicable), and handle post-completion tasks, including registering the property ownership with the Land Registry.
South East London conveyancing solicitors may undertake checks for issues related to flats, such as spiralling ground rents.
Are you purchasing with a mortgage?
If you are buying a home with a mortgage, your solicitor will verify that the property is worth the loan that your lender will provide.
If your lawyer isn't accepted on your chosen mortgage provider's panel, it may take many weeks longer to complete the purchase.
More than 100 banks and specialist lenders have approved our chosen panel lawyers. We can help you complete your South East London transaction without delay.
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We can help South East London home buyers with the legal work for:
When you buy a property in a South East London conservation area, your solicitor will check for restrictions on how you can use the property, e.g. planning restrictions, and business use restrictions. Conservation areas in South East London and the London local authority include:Conservation areas
Shared ownership conveyancing refers to buying a share in a house or flat (normally 25%, 50% or 75%) from housing associations that offer part-buy, part-rent schemes. Shared ownership conveyancing is more complex than buying a home outright. Our specialist panel of property lawyers has years of experience with shared ownership conveyancing and staircasing.Shared Ownership Conveyancing
New Build Conveyancing
The conveyancing for buying a new build home in South East London is often more involved than that for a pre-built and owned property.
Your solicitor in South East London will need to be qualified to handle things like checking the suitability of new build insurance, checking planning conditions have been fulfilled and working with warranty providers, including NHBC, Advantage HCI and Global Home Warranties.
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Selling a property in South East London
The sale of a house or flat in South East London will require your conveyancing solicitor to first arrange all the necessary documentation, including title deeds and the various property information forms, and will help you answer these forms.
The conveyancer will respond to inquiries from the buyer's solicitor, address potential issues and redeem the existing mortgage. In order to facilitate a faster completion, your lawyer will also liaise with key parties, such as agents, managing agents and lenders.
Does sale conveyancing take longer for leasehold?
Yes, it can take much longer to complete the legal work on leasehold houses or flats, compared to freehold conveyancing.
The buyer's solicitor must review these documents. These could include three years' filed accounts for the property management and a copy of the freehold property's buildings insurance. Typically, delays are due to the time needed by to gather this paperwork.
It can take weeks to collect the managing agent's information if the managing agent or landlord is slow or difficult to contact, so your lawyer should commence this before a buyer has even been found.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgage conveyancing
The official base rate is 4.5% (30 April, 2025)
Before appointing a solicitor, your solicitor needs to be able to act on your chosen mortgage lender's behalf.
Our partner panel solicitors are panel members for all major lenders, so whether you are switching to an offset mortgage from Santander or moving to a shared ownership mortgage with Birmingham Midshires, we can help you.
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Transfer of equity
If you plan to reduce or increase your ownership share of your home, whether you are giving a property to a family member, tax planning for the future or resolving joint ownership, a transfer of equity is required.
Your solicitor will complete the legal work for a fixed fee.
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How much are solicitors' conveyancing fees in South East London?
When you are comparing quotes, it isn't always easy to be certain you are comparing like to like.
Legal fees
Your conveyancing solicitor's quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you'll pay when your transaction completes. These fees are paid to your solicitor or conveyancer for the work they carry out.
Disbursements (third party costs)
Disbursements are the payments incurred by your solicitor or conveyancer during the conveyancing process. Examples of disbursements include Stamp Duty, property searches and TT fees.
Are the conveyancing fees fixed?
Some firms may include additional charges in the small print, leading to an inflated final bill. Beware of hidden fees or extra charges, when you compare conveyancing quotes.
