Conveyancing in Wimbledon
Conveyancing is the legal process of buying and selling property, where a solicitor ensures that the transfer of ownership complies with legal requirements. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Wimbledon, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped Wimbledon and Merton 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.
Other areas covered: Barnet, Edmonton, Merton, South West London and London
Buying property in Wimbledon
A district in southwest London, Wimbledon is world-renowned for hosting the annual Wimbledon Tennis Championships. Beyond tennis, it offers a vibrant town centre, an array of eateries, and high-performing schools. Wimbledon Village is especially coveted for its blend of chic shops and historic charm.
Wimbledon is well-connected by public transport, with regular trains to London Waterloo, and tube and tram services. With its winning mix of city convenience, suburban charm, and world-class sports, Wimbledon's population stands at around 68,000.
Council Tax in Wimbledon (2023/24)
Wimbledon is in London Borough of Merton.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,259.51 |
| B | £1,469.43 |
| C | £1,679.35 |
| D | £1,889.27 |
| E | £2,309.11 |
| F | £2,728.94 |
| G | £3,148.78 |
| H | £3,778.54 |
What does a Wimbledon conveyancing solicitor do?
For the purchase of a house or flat, the conveyancer will handle the legal aspects of the transaction.
They will order property searches, raise questions for the seller's solicitor, review the lease (if applicable) and fulfil post-completion formalities, like registering the property ownership with the Land Registry and paying Stamp Duty.
Wimbledon conveyancing solicitors could also undertake checks for leasehold complexities, including short and defective leases.
Are you buying a property with a mortgage?
When you buy a property with a mortgage, your lender will verify that the property meets their mortgage criteria.
If your lawyer isn't accepted on your lender's panel, it could take weeks longer to buy your house.
We work with conveyancers who can represent the vast majority of banks and specialist lenders, so your conveyancing will complete sooner.
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We can also assist Wimbledon home movers with the legal work for:
When you buy a home in a Wimbledon conservation area, your solicitor or licensed conveyancer will need to check for covenants and restrictions, which could include area consents, and rights of way. Conservation areas in Wimbledon and the Merton local authority include:Buying a home in a conservation area
Somewhere in the region of half a million listed buildings exist across the country, 249 of which are in London Borough of Merton. Wimbledon listed buildings include: Our experienced panel of solicitors will offer guidance on the additional legal obligations your planned listed building purchase will entail. Examples include use of traditional methods and materials for maintenance, and required consent for landscaping. Read more:Listed buildings
The legal process when buying a shared ownership property means buying only a part (or share) in a property. Shared ownership conveyancing is more involved. Contracts are more complex, as shared ownership properties are leasehold. If you need conveyancing to purchase a shared ownership property, or for staircasing, our panel of specialist solicitors can assist you with every aspect of the purchase process.Purchasing a Shared Ownership house or flat
New Build
The conveyancing for purchasing a new build property in Wimbledon is often more complex than other types of conveyancing.
A conveyancer in Wimbledon will need to be qualified to handle things like investigating developer incentives, confirming right of way over drains and sewers and checking new build warranties with warranty providers, including NHBC, Advantage and Checkmate.
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Leasehold flats
Purchasing a leasehold house or flat requires a number of extra steps when compared to buying a freehold. The many potential complications lying in wait for the unsuspecting purchaser can include legally technical issues like overpriced managing agent packs and short leases.
Your solicitor will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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What you need to know about buying a leasehold property
Should I be wary of buying a leasehold house?
Should I buy a property with a short lease?
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Selling property in Wimbledon
The sale of a Wimbledon home will require the solicitor to first compile key documents, including the TA6 and TA10 property information forms and the contract of sale.
They will resolve any potential issues and reply to the buyer's solicitor's inquiries.
In order to assure a smooth transfer of ownership, your conveyancer will also coordinate with all stakeholders, such as estate agents, landlords and lenders.
Does a leasehold property take longer to sell?
Yes, compared to freehold conveyancing. Sale conveyancing for leasehold properties usually takes longer.
The buyer's solicitor will expect to see these documents, like management company information and three years' filed accounts for the property management. The time needed by your lawyer to get these documents together is usually the cause of these delays.
The seller's solicitor ought to start this process before a buyer has even been found, because this information can take a long time to gather if it is difficult to contact the managing agent or landlord.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing in Wimbledon
The Bank of England's current base rate is 5.25% (25 April, 2024)
Before you appoint a solicitor to handle your remortgage, make sure you confirm your lawyer's lender panel status.
We work with solicitors who are on the solicitor panels of over 100 lenders, so whether you are switching to an equity release mortgage from Nationwide or moving to a first time buyer mortgage with Aldermore Bank, we can help.
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Transfer of equity
If you are planning to reduce or increase your ownership share of your property, whether you are gifting a property, buying out the equity of a joint owner or dealing with inheritance tax planning, you will need to transfer equity.
Your conveyancer will handle the legal side for a low, fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much are conveyancing fees in Wimbledon?
Solicitors' fees
Conveyancing fees are paid to your solicitor or conveyancer for the work they carry out during your transaction. Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you'll pay when your transaction completes.
Disbursements (costs payable to third parties)
Your quote should also list any disbursements, which are costs paid to third parties on your behalf, including Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), HM Land Registry fees and property searches.
Check the terms and conditions
When you compare conveyancing quotes, beware of extra fees. Some solicitors' quotes list extra charges in the small print, leading to a final bill that is higher than the original quote.
