Conveyancing in Tooting
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring a property from one person to another or the process of securing a mortgage. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Tooting, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Tooting and throughout Wandsworth 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: Balham, Crystal Palace, Streatham, Wandsworth, Wimbledon, South West London and London
Buying property in Tooting
A district in south London, Tooting is known for its vibrant high street, range of multicultural eateries, and Tooting Commons, a large green space. The area offers a mix of residential and urban living.
Tooting has two tube stations - Tooting Bec and Tooting Broadway - on the Northern Line, providing easy access to Central London. The district has a population of approximately 16,000.
Council Tax in Tooting (2023/24)
Tooting 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 Tooting conveyancing solicitor do?
Your solicitor plays a key role after an offer has been accepted.
They will order property searches, raise enquires of the seller's solicitor, review the lease (if applicable) and take care of tasks after the sale, such as paying SDLT and registering the property ownership with the Land Registry.
Tooting conveyancing solicitors could also undertake checks for issues related to flats, such as spiralling ground rents.
Purchasing a property 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 bank or building society that's giving you the mortgage.
If your property lawyer isn't accepted on your bank's panel, it could take weeks longer to complete your purchase.
More than 100 building societies, banks and lenders have approved our chosen panel lawyers. We can help you complete your Tooting transaction without delay.
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We can also help home movers in Tooting with conveyancing for:
When you buy a home in a conservation area, your solicitor or licensed conveyancer will check for potential planning issues, which could include whether extensions are compliant or solar panel visibility. Conservation areas in Tooting and the Wandsworth local authority include:Conservation areas
Somewhere in the region of 500,000 listed buildings exist across the country, 317 of which are in London Borough of Wandsworth. Tooting listed buildings and properties include: There are many additional things to consider when buying a listed building. Examples of the duties faced by listed property owners include use of traditional methods and materials for maintenance, and consent required for energy efficient alterations. Our experienced panel of solicitors will discuss with you the legal duties your ownership will impose. Read more:Buying a listed building
Shared ownership conveyancing is the service you will need, when you buy a share in a property from housing associations that offer part-buy, part-rent schemes. While it is a great way to get on the property ladder, buying and owning a shared ownership property is more involved, because contracts are more complex and may contain restrictive covenants. Our specialist panel of property lawyers has extensive experience handling shared ownership conveyancing and staircasing.Shared Ownership Conveyancing
New Build Conveyancing
The conveyancing process for purchasing a new build home in Tooting can be complicated compared to other types of conveyancing.
A good solicitor in Tooting must be able to deal with things like checking new build mortgage procedures are followed, spotting incomplete agreements for roads and sewers and checking new build warranties with warranty providers such as NHBC, Advantage and Q Assure.
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Selling a house or flat in Tooting
The sale of a property in Tooting will require your conveyancing solicitor to first prepare vital paperwork, including title deeds and the TA6 and TA10 property information forms, and will help you answer these forms.
The lawyer will resolve any potential issues, reply to the buyer's solicitor's inquiries and handle the mortgage redemption.
By taking action to work with all parties, like estate agents and banks or building societies, your lawyer will help make sure your home move completes quickly.
Is there anything to be aware of if selling a leasehold property in Tooting?
The legal work for a leasehold flat is significantly more technical than for a more straightforward freehold house.
The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Tooting will usually undertake additional tasks, including collating all relevant freeholder information, through to a copy of the service charge budget for the current year (and any anticipated payments on account).
To help mitigate the delays involved in selling a leasehold property, It is strongly advised that the vendor contact a property lawyer as soon as possible.
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Remortgaging
The Bank of England's current base rate is 4.5% (14 May, 2025)
You should always verify your conveyancer's lender panel membership before you instruct.
Quittance panel solicitors are on the panels of all major building societies and banks, so whether you are switching to a 5-year fixed rate from Barclays Bank or moving to a guarantor mortgage with Bluestone, we can assist.
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Transferring Equity
Whether you are transferring the ownership of a property to your children, adding one or more people to the deeds or inheritance tax planning, you will need a solicitor to handle the transfer of equity. Your conveyancer will handle the legal side for a low, fixed fee.
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How much should I budget for conveyancing in Tooting?
Conveyancing fees
These fees are what your conveyancer charges you for the work they complete during your transaction. The quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.
Disbursements (third party costs)
Your quote should also list any disbursements, which are costs paid to third parties on your behalf, such as Stamp Duty and property searches.
Check what's included in your quote
Some solicitors' quotes list extra charges in their terms and conditions, leading to an inflated final bill. When you compare conveyancing quotes, beware of extra fees.
