Conveyancing in Wandsworth
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of property from one person to another, including the preparation and execution of the legal documents, and the registration of the new ownership. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Wandsworth, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Wandsworth 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 Wandsworth
Identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London, Wandsworth Town is a district of south London within the London Borough of Wandsworth. The borough also includes Clapham, Putney, Battersea and Tooting.
Following recent regeneration to the former wharf area, Wandsworth's river front is now lined with new apartment blocks, bars and restaurants. Away from the river, areas of housing are interspersed with green commons, the largest of which are Clapham Common and Wandsworth Common.
Property prices in these attractive areas are buoyant, due to their popularity with young professionals and easy access to the City via Northern Line tube stations.
Council Tax in Wandsworth (2023/24)
| 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 Wandsworth property lawyer do?
A conveyancer or solicitor handles all of the post-offer aspects of buying property, and guides the buyer through the legal aspects of buying a home.
Your solicitor will raise questions for the seller's solicitor, order searches, review the lease (if applicable), and handle post-completion tasks, like registering the property ownership with the Land Registry.
Wandsworth conveyancing solicitors may also undertake checks for issues related to flats, such as spiralling ground rents.
Are you purchasing a home with a mortgage?
Whether you are buying a commercial property or buying a listed building, your solicitor must also complete legal work for the bank or building society that's giving you the mortgage.
Your transaction could take weeks longer and cost you more in the process if your property lawyer is not on your chosen lender's panel.
More than 100 banks and building societies have approved our chosen panel lawyers. We can help you complete your Wandsworth transaction without delay.
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When you purchase a home in a Wandsworth conservation area, your property lawyer will need to check for planning approval issues, which could include inheritance of prior approvals or lack of consent for dormer windows. Conservation areas in Wandsworth and the London local authority include:Conservation areas
There are more than half a million listed buildings in England and Wales, 317 of which are in London Borough of Wandsworth. Wandsworth listed buildings and properties include: Buying and owning a listed building can be a lot more complicated. Our expert solicitor panel will clarify what duties your ownership will impose. Examples include required consent for any alterations, and an obligation to maintain the property's surroundings in a manner consistent with its historic character. Read more:Listed buildings
Buying a property through a shared ownership scheme means buying only a part (or share) in a property. Shared ownership conveyancing is more complex, as all properties are leasehold and mortgage lenders' apply stricter criteria. With extensive specialist experience, Quittance's panel of expert solicitors will assist you with every step of the process.Shared Ownership
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Selling a house or flat in Wandsworth
When selling a Wandsworth house or flat, your lawyer will compile key documents, including the sale contract and the TA6 and TA10 property information forms, and help you fill out these forms. The lawyer will handle questions from the buyer's side, resolve any potential issues and handle the mortgage redemption.
To ensure a smooth transfer, your conveyancer will liaise with key parties, such as agents, managing agents and lenders.
What do I need to know if selling a leasehold property in Wandsworth?
Conveyancing for a leasehold flat (leasehold houses are rare) is much more complex than for a freehold house.
The complex nature of leasehold property means that conveyancing solicitors in Wandsworth must carry out extra work, and this could include requesting an up-to-date service charge statement, through to finding out if there are any payment arrears.
To reduce leasehold-related delays, It is strongly advised that the seller instruct a Wandsworth conveyancing solicitor as soon as an estate agent is chosen.
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Remortgage conveyancing in Wandsworth
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Before instructing, you should always check your solicitor's lender panel status.
Our remortgage panel solicitors can act for over 100 building societies and banks. Whether you are switching to a discount mortgage from Bank of Scotland or taking out a capped mortgage from Aldermore Bank, we can help your remortgage complete quickly.
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Transferring Equity
Whether you are taking over the share of another owner, gifting a share of a property or inheritance tax (IHT) planning, a transfer of equity is required. Your legal representative will deal with the legal work for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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How much do conveyancing solicitors fees cost in Wandsworth?
Conveyancing solicitors fees
These fees are what your conveyancer charges you for the work they carry out for you. Your solicitor's quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete.
Disbursements (third party costs)
The conveyancing quote should also include any disbursements, which are third-party costs, including Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), HM Land Registry fees and property searches.
Check what's included in your conveyancing quote
When comparing quotes, double-check for additional fees or charges. Some solicitors' quotes include extra costs in the small print, leading to a final bill that is higher than the original quote.
