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Conveyancing in Lewisham

Conveyancing is when a solicitor transfers the legal ownership of a property from one individual to another. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Lewisham, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.

We have helped Lewisham 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.

Lewisham Conveyancing Solicitors

Buying property in Lewisham

The London Borough of Lewisham is in south London, forms part of Inner London. The borough is divided into 18 wards, including Lewisham, Catford, Blackheath, Brockley New Cross and Perry Green. Lewisham is an important transport hub for South London and has one of the largest commercial areas in south east London.

Ongoing and future planned regeneration of the area includes new residential developments and this, coupled with transport links through the Docklands Light Railway, should create a buoyant property market.

Lewisham house prices

The average price paid for a property in Lewisham between November and December 2023 was £467,052 (updated March 2024).

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Council Tax in Lewisham (2023/24)

Band Amount
A £1,284.18
B £1,498.21
C £1,712.24
D £1,926.27
E £2,354.33
F £2,782.39
G £3,210.45
H £3,852.54

What does a Lewisham conveyancing solicitor do?

The conveyancer plays a pivotal role in a purchase. They will order property searches, raise questions for the seller's solicitor, review the contract of sale and complete any post-sale actions, such as paying SDLT and registering the property ownership with the Land Registry.

Lewisham conveyancing solicitors would also undertake checks for issues related to flats, such as spiralling ground rents.

Are you funding your home purchase with a mortgage?

During the conveyancing process, your solicitor also has to take care of legal matters for the bank or building society that's giving you the mortgage.

If your property lawyer is not on your lender's panel, your purchase could take weeks longer to complete and incur the cost of an additional solicitor to act for the lender.

Our chosen panel solicitors have established relationships with the majority of banks and specialist lenders, from larger lenders like Lloyds Bank to Nottingham Building Society, ensuring your transaction will complete without delay.

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Buying a home in a conservation area

When you purchase a home in a conservation area, your solicitor will check for restrictions on how you can use the home, e.g. rubbish disposal issues, and parking issues.

Conservation areas in Lewisham and the London local authority include:

  • Lloyd's Avenue
  • Leadenhall Market
  • Bow Lane
  • Postman's Park
  • St Paul's Cathedral

Buying a listed building

There are about half a million listed properties across the country, and around 370 of which are in London Borough of Lewisham.

Listed buildings in and near to Lewisham include:

  • Pillar Box Outside Number 169 Sydenham Hill Se26 Catford, Lewisham, Greater London Authority
  • K2 Telephone Kiosk Outside Duke Of Albany Public House, Monson Road, Deptford, Lewisham, Greater London Authority
  • K2 Telephone Kiosk At Junction With Queens Road, Waller Road, Non Civil Parish, Deptford, Lewisham, Greater London Authority
  • K2 Telephone Kiosk Outside Lewisham Hospital, Lewisham High Street Se13 Lewisham, Lewisham, Greater London Authority
  • K2 Telephone Kiosk Outside Manor House (Public Library), Old Road Se13 Lewisham, Lewisham, Greater London Authority

Buying a listed building is not a decision to be taken lightly. Our expert solicitor panel will help you understand the legal duties your ownership will impose. Examples include maintenance of historic features, and consent required for energy efficient alterations.

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Shared Ownership Conveyancing

When you buy a share in a property from a housing association, you will need shared ownership conveyancing. Buying a shared ownership property is more complex than buying a home outright.

Our expert solicitor panel has extensive experience handling shared ownership conveyancing (including staircasing).

New Build Conveyancing

The legal work for buying a new build home in Lewisham can be complicated compared to other types of conveyancing.

A solicitor in Lewisham must be able to deal with things like dealing with delays associated with off-plan, confirming Section 38 agreements and working with warranty providers such as NHBC, Advantage HCI and CRL.

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Leasehold flats

Purchasing a leasehold house or flat in the UK can be very involved. The many potential problems awaiting an uninformed purchaser can include legally technical issues like costly and undisclosed major works and short leases.

A specialist leasehold solicitor will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.

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Selling a house or flat in Lewisham

As part of the property selling process in Lewisham, your conveyancer will prepare vital paperwork, including the title deeds and the various property information forms.

The solicitor will sort out potential snags and reply to the buyer's solicitor's inquiries. By taking steps to liaise with key parties, including estate agents, landlords and lenders, your lawyer will ensure the property sale is completed without incident.

What do I need to know if selling a leasehold property in Lewisham?

Conveyancing for a leasehold property is significantly more difficult than for a freehold property.

The complex nature of leasehold property means that conveyancing solicitors in Lewisham will need to conduct additional legal work, and this could include collating the latest service charge and ground rent statement, through to a copy of the lease.

In order to resolve any leasehold issues faster, It is recommended that the seller instruct a solicitor as soon as the decision is made to sell.

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Remortgage conveyancing in Lewisham

The Bank of England's current base rate is 5.25% (29 March, 2024)

Double check your lawyer is on your chosen mortgage lender's panel before you instruct your solicitor.

Our partner panel solicitors are members of all major lenders' panels, so whether you are switching to a fixed rate mortgage from Santander or moving to a flexible mortgage with Bluestone, we can help.

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Transfer of equity

If you are planning to change the ownership structure of your home, whether you are gifting a home, adding a new partner to your property's title or estate planning, you'll need to carry out a transfer of equity. Your solicitor will handle the legal side for a fixed fee.

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What are typical Lewisham conveyancing fees?

Some of the fees included in conveyancing quotes can be unfamiliar, especially for first time buyers.

Conveyancing fees

Conveyancing fees are paid to your lawyer for the work they complete on your behalf. The quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you'll pay when your transaction completes.

Disbursements

Disbursements are the payments incurred by your lawyer during the conveyancing process. Examples of disbursements include Stamp Duty and property searches.

Check the T's & C's

Make sure you question any charges not set out in your initial quote, when comparing quotes. Some solicitors' quotes may include additional charges in the small print, resulting in a higher-than-expected final bill.

Article by Completely Moved authors

The Completely Moved team have years of experience helping home buyers, sellers and owners, answering questions and providing property advice.

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