Conveyancing in South West London
Conveyancing describes the legal transfer of property ownership, and includes all the administrative and legal work carried out by a solicitor. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in South West London, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped South West 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 West London
Offering a blend of bustling city life and tranquil green spaces, South West London is known for areas like Wimbledon, renowned for the annual tennis championship, and Richmond with its beautiful park. The area has an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, and cultural venues, catering to all lifestyles.
With excellent transport links, including Underground and Overground services, South West London is easily accessible and well-connected to the rest of the city. It offers a high standard of living and has a population estimated to be over 1.6 million.
Council Tax in South West London (2023/24)
South West London is in London Borough of Wandsworth.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £614.21 |
| B | £716.57 |
| C | £818.94 |
| D | £921.31 |
| E | £1,126.05 |
| F | £1,330.78 |
| G | £1,535.52 |
| H | £1,842.62 |
What does a property lawyer do?
For a house or flat purchase, your conveyancing solicitor will handle the legal aspects of buying a home.
They will raise questions for the seller's solicitor, order searches, review the contract of sale, and take care of tasks after the sale, like registering the property ownership with the Land Registry.
Further to the standard checks and searches, South West London conveyancing solicitors would also undertake checks for leasehold issues, such as excessive service charges and ground rents.
Are you funding your home purchase with a mortgage?
If you are getting a mortgage, your solicitor will also need to act for the bank or building society.
If your conveyancing solicitor isn't accepted on your chosen mortgage provider's panel, it could take weeks longer to buy your house.
Over 100 lenders have approved our chosen panel solicitors, so we can help you complete your South West London transaction smoothly.
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We can also help South West London home movers with the legal work for:
When buying a house or flat in a conservation area, your solicitor or licensed conveyancer will need to check for restrictions on how you can use the house or flat, which could include restrictions on animal ownership, and local byelaws. Conservation areas in South West London and the London local authority include Fenchurch Street Station, Bow Lane and Queen Street.Buying in a conservation area
You will need shared ownership conveyancing, when you buy a share in a property from housing associations that offer part-buy, part-rent schemes. Purchasing a shared ownership home is more complex than a straightforward purchase. This is because shared ownership homes are all leasehold. With extensive specialist experience, our panel of solicitors can help you with your shared ownership purchase or staircasing.Shared Ownership Conveyancing
Leasehold flats
Almost all flats are leasehold. Purchasing leasehold property typically takes longer than a freehold house because leasehold transactions involve more work and the landlord or managing agent are involved.
Delays in leasehold transactions could include anything from an unreachable freeholder to incomplete managing agent information.
Specialist leasehold solicitors handle hundreds of leasehold transactions a month, and our proactive approach can mean faster conveyancing.
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Selling property in South West London
When selling a home in South West London, your lawyer will assemble all essential documents, including the draft contract and property information forms, and help you fill out these forms. Duties include overcoming hurdles such as an absent freeholder and answering the buyer's solicitor's questions.
In order to assure a smooth transfer of ownership, your solicitor will work with both sides, such as agents, managing agents and lenders.
Could the sale of a leasehold property be delayed?
Correct, it can take much more time to conduct the conveyancing to sell a leasehold house or flat, compared to the sale of a freehold property.
The solicitor acting for the buyer will need to review this leasehold-related paperwork. These could include a current statement of service charges and management company information. Typically, delays are due to the time it takes 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 the solicitor ought to start this process even before you have found a buyer.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgaging
Latest Bank of England base rate now at 5.25% (12 October, 2024)
Before you appoint a solicitor, check your solicitor's lender panel status.
We work with solicitors who are on the panels of almost all lenders. Whether you are switching to a fixed rate mortgage from the Co-operative Bank or moving to a shared ownership mortgage with Cynergy Bank, we can help take care of the legal side.
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Transfer of equity
If you are intending to restructure the ownership of your home, whether you are giving a property to a family member, estate planning or adding your spouse to the deeds, a transfer of equity is required.
Your solicitor will complete the process for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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What are typical South West London conveyancing fees?
Conveyancing legal fees
The conveyancing quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you'll pay when your transaction completes. These fees are what your conveyancer charges you for the legal work that they complete on your behalf.
Disbursements (costs payable to third parties)
The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, such as Stamp Duty and property searches.
Read the terms and conditions
When comparing quotes, double-check for additional fees or charges. Some firms include extra costs in the small print. This can mean a final bill that is higher than the original quote.
