Conveyancing in Woolwich
Handling the legal aspects of a property transaction, including registering the transfer of ownership, is referred to as conveyancing. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Woolwich, 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 Woolwich and throughout Greenwich 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, Edmonton, Greenwich, South East London and London
Buying property in Woolwich
Originally a town in Kent, but part of the London metropolitan area since the 19th century, Woolwich now forms part of the Royal Borough of Greenwich. For centuries Woolwich has been an important military, dockyard and industrial centre and it is expected to flourish as one of the London plan's 'opportunity areas', especially once its new Crossrail service commences in December 2018.
Regeneration started about a decade ago and included a new town centre square futuristic flats. This continues with a £1.2bn redevelopment of the Woolwich Arsenal site, with around 5,000 new homes being created in converted heritage buildings and new riverside towers, plus several other new housing developments in this up and coming area.
Council Tax in Woolwich (2023/24)
Woolwich is in London Borough of Greenwich.
Band | Amount |
---|---|
A | £1,209.60 |
B | £1,411.20 |
C | £1,612.80 |
D | £1,814.40 |
E | £2,217.60 |
F | £2,620.80 |
G | £3,024.00 |
H | £3,628.80 |
What do Woolwich conveyancing solicitors do?
A conveyancing solicitor will address all the legal details of the transaction.
Your solicitor will order property searches, raise enquires of the seller's solicitor, review the contract of sale and ensure that post-purchase requirements, such as registering the property ownership with the Land Registry, are completed.
Woolwich conveyancing solicitors may also carry out checks for leasehold complexities, including short and defective leases.
Will you be taking out a mortgage?
During the house buying process, your solicitor also has to take care of legal matters for the bank or building society that's giving you the mortgage.
Acceptance on a lender's panel will mean your solicitor is able to represent your mortgage provider.
More than 100 mortgage lenders have approved our chosen panel lawyers. We can help you complete your Woolwich transaction without delay.
Read more:
Conveyancing for buying a property
Find out if our panel solicitors can act for your mortgage lender
We have also helped Woolwich buyers with the legal work for:
There are more than half a million listed properties across the country, 559 of which are in London Borough of Greenwich. Listed buildings and properties in and near to Woolwich include: Buying and owning a listed building can be a lot more complicated. Our experienced panel of solicitors will discuss with you the obligations imposed by listed property ownership. Examples include a duty to maintain the exterior appearance, and consent for any alterations that might change the character of the property. Read more:Listed buildings
The conveyancing process for shared ownership involves acquiring only a share of a property. Shared ownership conveyancing is more involved. Contracts are more complex, as shared ownership properties are leasehold. Quittance's panel of solicitors has extensive experience handling shared ownership conveyancing (including staircasing).Shared Ownership Conveyancing
Selling a property in Woolwich
When selling a Woolwich home, your conveyancer will prepare vital paperwork, including property information forms and the title deeds. Duties include responding to the buyer's solicitor's enquiries and dealing with complications like a dispute with the freeholder.
By taking action to work with all parties, like agents, lenders and landlords, the solicitor will help make sure your sale is completed successfully.
Does sale conveyancing take longer for leasehold?
Correct, it can take much longer to carry out the legal work to sell a leasehold property, compared to freehold conveyancing.
The solicitor acting for the buyer will want to see this leasehold-related paperwork, such as details of any breaches by other leaseholders. The time required by to gather this paperwork is the common cause of such delays.
Your lawyer should commence this as soon as possible, as the managing agent's information can take weeks to collect if it is difficult to contact the managing agent.
Read more:
Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgaging a property in Woolwich
The current Bank of England base rate is 4.5% (18 February, 2025)
Before you appoint a solicitor, your solicitor must be able to act for your lender.
We work with solicitors who can act for over 100 lenders, so whether you are changing to a discount mortgage with HSBC or taking out a lifetime mortgage from Holmesdale Building Society, we can help take care of the legal side.
Read more:
Find out if our panel solicitors can act for your lender
Get a remortgage conveyancing quote
Transferring Equity
If you aim to restructure the ownership of your property, whether you are buying out a co-owner, inheritance tax (IHT) planning or transferring the ownership of your home to your daughter, son or other family member, you will need to transfer equity. Your property lawyer will handle all the required documentation and register the new interest at HM Land Registry for a guaranteed fixed fee.
Read more:
Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
Get a transfer of equity conveyancing quote
How much should I budget for conveyancing in Woolwich?
Conveyancing solicitors fees
These fees are what your solicitor charges you for the work they carry out. The quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.
Disbursements
The conveyancing quote should also include any disbursements, which are third-party costs, such as Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), HM Land Registry fees and property searches.
Check the quote for hidden costs
Some firms include additional fees in the small print. This can lead to a final bill that is higher than the original quote. If you are comparing conveyancing quotes, make sure you question any charges not set out in your initial quote.