Conveyancing in Welling
Conveyancing is the process of preparing legal documents for a property sale, remortgage or lease extension, and transferring legal ownership if the property is being sold. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Welling, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Welling and throughout Bexley 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, Bexley, Edmonton, South East London and London
Buying property in Welling
An area in south-east London, Welling is known for its range of shops, Danson Park, and a variety of housing options.
Welling railway station provides services to London Victoria and London Charing Cross, making it popular among commuters. The area has a population of approximately 25,000.
Council Tax in Welling (2023/24)
Welling is in London Borough of Bexley.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,358.51 |
| B | £1,584.92 |
| C | £1,811.34 |
| D | £2,037.76 |
| E | £2,490.60 |
| F | £2,943.43 |
| G | £3,396.27 |
| H | £4,075.52 |
What does a Welling conveyancing solicitor do?
A solicitor oversees all post-offer aspects of purchasing a house or flat.
They will carry out comprehensive due diligence, including raising questions about how the seller has used the property, applying for searches from local authorities (e.g. Bexley Council) and completing the registration of your ownership.
Welling conveyancing solicitors may also undertake checks for issues related to flats, such as spiralling ground rents.
Are you purchasing a property with a mortgage?
Whether you are buying a shared-ownership property or purchasing a second home, your solicitor must also complete legal work for the bank arranging your mortgage. If your solicitor isn't accepted on your chosen lender's panel, it could take weeks longer to complete your purchase.
Our chosen partner solicitors have established relationships with the majority of lenders, helping to ensure your transaction completes faster.
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When you purchase a house or flat in a Welling conservation area, your solicitor will need to check for potential planning breaches, which could include an unapproved loft conversion, and solar panel restrictions. Conservation areas in Welling and the Bexley local authority include:Conservation area
There are around 500,000 listed buildings in England and Wales, 120 of which are in London Borough of Bexley. Welling listed buildings and properties include: Buying and owning a listed building is not for the faint-hearted. Our expert solicitor panel will clarify the commitments a listed building owner must make. Examples include maintenance of historic features, and required consent for any alterations. Read more:Buying a listed building
When purchasing a share in a property from housing associations that offer part-buy, part-rent schemes, you will need shared ownership conveyancing. Shared ownership conveyancing is more complex, as all properties are leasehold and mortgage lenders' apply stricter criteria. Whether you are buying a shared ownership property or staircasing, our panel of specialist solicitors will walk you through every step of the process.Shared Ownership Conveyancing
New Build Conveyancing
The conveyancing process for acquiring a new build in Welling is often more complex than other types of conveyancing.
A property lawyer in Welling will need to be qualified to handle things like ensuring that new build mortgage conditions are met, and handling withdrawal under the Consumer Code for Housebuilders.
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Selling a house or flat in Welling
For the sale of a Welling house or flat, your solicitor will prepare the necessary documentation, including ID forms and the draft contract.
They will address potential issues, handle questions from the buyer's side and redeem the existing mortgage. Your lawyer will also coordinate with all stakeholders, like agents, managing agents and lenders, to help ensure the move completes without a hitch.I am selling a leasehold property in Welling - what do I need to know?
The conveyancing process for a leasehold property is a great deal more technical than it is for a freehold home.
Leasehold complexity involves additional legal work on the part of conveyancing solicitors in Welling, including sourcing the latest service charge and ground rent statement, through to details of any disputes with the current leaseholder.
In order to resolve any leasehold delays faster, It is recommended that you instruct a lawyer as soon as an estate agent is chosen.
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Remortgaging
The official base rate is 4.5% (16 March, 2025)
Before you instruct, your solicitor must be able to act for your mortgage lender.
Our partner panel solicitors are panel members for all major banks and building societies. Whether you are switching to a 2-year fixed rate from Metro Bank or moving to a guarantor mortgage with Atom Bank, we can help.
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Transferring Equity in Welling
Whether you are inheritance tax (IHT) planning, gifting a property or buying out a joint owner, you'll need the help of a solicitor to carry out a transfer of equity. Your conveyancer can handle the legal work for a low, fixed fee.
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How much does conveyancing cost in Welling?
Conveyancing fees
The conveyancing quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you pay when the property transaction is complete. These legal fees are paid to your conveyancer for the work they complete during your transaction.
Disbursements (costs payable to third parties)
Your conveyancing quote should also itemise required third-party costs, or disbursements, including Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.
Check what's included in your conveyancing quote
Some firms may include additional charges in their terms and conditions, resulting in a final bill that is higher than the original quote. Make sure you question any charges not set out in your initial quote, when you compare conveyancing quotes.
