Conveyancing in Tower Hamlets
Handling the legal aspects of a property transaction, including registering the transfer of ownership, is referred to as conveyancing. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Tower Hamlets, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Tower Hamlets and throughout Dover 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: Barnet, Croydon, Edmonton, West London and London
Buying property in Tower Hamlets
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets lies north of the River Thames and covers much of the traditional East End of London and includes the former metropolitan boroughs of Stepney, Bethnal Green and Poplar.
Much of the area includes the redeveloped Docklands region, including Canary Wharf, with the world headquarters of many global financial businesses, employing some of the highest paid workers in London.
Within the borough are over 100 parks and open spaces, with Victoria and Mile End parks being the largest. Transport links to central London are numerous.
Council Tax in Tower Hamlets (2023/24)
Tower Hamlets is in Dover District Council.
Band | Amount |
---|---|
A | £1,433.94 |
B | £1,672.93 |
C | £1,911.92 |
D | £2,150.91 |
E | £2,628.89 |
F | £3,106.87 |
G | £3,584.85 |
H | £4,301.82 |
What do Tower Hamlets conveyancing solicitors do?
A conveyancing solicitor will take care of the technical side of buying a property. The solicitor will carry out comprehensive due diligence, such as obtaining searches from relevant authorities, such as Dover Council, raising questions for the seller's solicitor, handling the transfer of funds and registering your ownership of the property at HMLR.
In addition to standard searches, Tower Hamlets conveyancing solicitors may carry out checks for leasehold complexities, including short and defective leases.
Are you financing your purchase with a mortgage?
Whether you are purchasing a second home or buying a new build property, your solicitor must also complete legal work for the bank or building society.
If your conveyancer is not on your chosen mortgage provider's panel, your purchase could take significantly longer to complete.
Over 100 banks and building societies have approved our chosen panel lawyers, so we can help you complete your Tower Hamlets transaction without delay.
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Conveyancing for buying a property
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We can also help Tower Hamlets buyers with conveyancing for:
There are about half a million listed properties in England and Wales - around 1,990 of which are in Dover District Council. Tower Hamlets listed buildings include: Owning a listed building brings its own set of challenges. Examples of the duties that listed building owners face include a duty to maintain the exterior appearance, consent required for energy efficient alterations and an obligation to use specialist contractors. Our specialist panel of solicitors will explain to you the additional legal obligations your planned listed building purchase will entail. Read more:Buying a listed building
Buying a shared ownership property refers to acquiring a share in a property from housing associations that offer part-buy, part-rent schemes. Shared ownership conveyancing is more complex than buying a home outright. With years of experience, our panel of solicitors will assist you with every step of the process.Buying a Shared Ownership property
Buying a leasehold property
Almost all flats are leasehold. Buying a leasehold property can take weeks more to complete than a freehold property as more technical complexity exists.
Causes of numerous delays can range from missing leasehold documents to out-of-date contact information for the freeholder.
Completely Moved's team of leasehold specialists handle hundreds of leasehold transactions a month, and our proactive approach can mean faster conveyancing.
Selling a property in Tower Hamlets
When you begin the process to sell a Tower Hamlets property, the solicitor will first prepare vital paperwork, including the various property information forms and the draft contract.
They will address potential issues and advise on enquiries sent by the buyer's conveyancer. In order to assure a smooth transfer of ownership, the solicitor will liaise with key parties, such as agents, managing agents and lenders.Is there anything to be aware of if selling a leasehold property in Tower Hamlets?
Conveyancing for a leasehold flat (houses are rarely leasehold) is much more time-consuming than for a freehold property.
Leasehold complexity involves additional legal work on the part of conveyancing solicitors in Tower Hamlets, for example sourcing all relevant freeholder information, through to a copy of the service charge budget for the current year.
To reduce leasehold-related delays, It is recommended that the seller instruct a Tower Hamlets conveyancing solicitor as soon as possible, potentially before putting the property on the market,.
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgaging a property in Tower Hamlets
The current Bank of England base rate is 4.5% (18 February, 2025)
Before you appoint a solicitor, verify your lawyer's lender panel status.
We work with solicitors who are on the solicitor panels of over 100 building societies and banks, so whether you are changing to a fixed rate mortgage with Lloyds Bank or moving to a buy to let mortgage with Secure Trust Bank, our panel solicitors will make the process as simple and stress-free as possible.
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Transferring Equity in Tower Hamlets
If you aim to make changes to the ownership of a property, whether you are buying out a joint owner, gifting a home or inheritance tax planning, a transfer of equity is required.
Your solicitor can handle the legal work for a fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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What are typical Tower Hamlets conveyancing fees?
Solicitors' fees
Your conveyancing solicitor's quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete. These fees are what your solicitor charges you for the tasks they complete on your behalf.
Disbursements
Disbursements are the payments incurred by your solicitor during the conveyancing process. Examples of disbursements include Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), HM Land Registry fees and property searches.
Check for hidden costs
Some firms may include additional charges in the small print, leading to a higher-than-expected final bill. Watch out for additional charges, if you are comparing quotes.