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Selling property in Imperial Wharf
Your expert conveyancing solicitor's role when selling a property in Imperial Wharf, will include:
- Draft contracts – Your conveyancing solicitor drafts the initial legal contract to be sent to the buyer's solicitor.
- Responding to enquiries – your solicitor responds to any questions the buyer's solicitor may have (this is where you'll find out if you are missing documents, which can cause delays to your sale).
- Investigating issues – your solicitor may need to complete further investigation to try and satisfy them.
- Exchange contracts – once the buyer's solicitor has satisfied their enquiries, contracts are finalised and exchanged
- On the day of completion – your solicitor receives the money for the sale, discharges the mortgage (if required), pays the estate agent, deducts their fee and then sends the net sale proceeds to you.
- Post completion – your solicitor receives the DS1 discharge documents and, when leasehold, settles your liabilities for ground rent and service charges.
Our Imperial Wharf conveyancing solicitors' cost for selling a property starts from £723 INC VAT.
For Imperial Wharf buying
- Draft contracts – Your solicitor reviews the draft contract sent by the seller's solicitor.
- Raising enquiries – your solicitor will ask the seller's solicitor questions based on the contract, title, and property documents to protect you from any nasty surprises.
- Exchange contracts – once your solicitor is satisfied with their enquiries, they agree with the seller to finalise and exchange contracts
- Day of completion – on the day of completion, your solicitor transfers the money for the sale.
- Post completion – following completion, your solicitor makes an application to HM Land Registry to register you as the new owner.
Our Imperial Wharf conveyancing solicitors' cost for buying a property starts from £723 INC VAT.
Add or remove someone from a property title in Imperial Wharf
With a Transfer of Equity, you can buy someone out of a shared property and remove them from the title, or add someone to the title to transfer ownership of a share of the property, making them a joint owner. This service includes:
- Property solicitors fees including ID checks, office copies
- HM Land Registration fees
- (if party being removed) ID1 Form verification fee
- (if mortgage) Change of mortgage fee
- (if leasehold) Notice fee to freeholder
Our Imperial Wharf conveyancing solicitors' cost for a Transfer of Equity in Imperial Wharf starts at £399 INC VAT.
If someone is giving up their share of the property for less than market value, they may be required to get independent legal advice, which will be an additional expense.
Switch your mortgage deal in Imperial Wharf
Your remortgage solicitor will perform all the necessary checks, review your new mortgage offer, and update HM Land Registry post-completion. The process is similar to when you purchase but should take less time, as the solicitor doesn't need to raise any legal enquiries.
If you own a leasehold property, your solicitor must carry out extra work to investigate the lease terms. Our conveyancing solicitors' cost for a remortgage in Imperial Wharf starts at £363 INC VAT INC VAT.
Purchase the next chunk of your equity
When you're ready to buy the next chunk of the equity in your shared ownership property, a conveyancer will be required to handle:
- The bank transfer;
- obtaining a mortgage redemption statement from your existing lender;
- receiving your new mortgage offer and confirming the lender terms;
- receiving the memorandum of staircasing;
- handling completion;
- filing SDLT form (if required); and
- registration at the Land Registry.
Our conveyancing solicitors' cost for shared ownership staircasing in Imperial Wharf starts at £569 INC VAT.
If you need to add someone to the legal title, you will need to pay an additional fee for a transfer of equity.
Paying off your Help to Buy equity loan
You'll need a solicitor to:
- Receive redemption letter;
- review title for ownership and restrictions;
- obtain Authority to Complete;
- draft a deed of postponement for your current lender;
- handling completion;
- bank transfer; and
- if repaid in full, removal of the loan restriction at the Land Registry.
Our conveyancing solicitors' cost for Help to Buy loan redemption in Imperial Wharf starts at £333 INC VAT.
Price based on a freehold with the loan being repaid in full using savings.
Why buy a home in Imperial Wharf?
Imperial Wharf is a sub-district of Fulham whose name arose originally from a railway station in the area, much like many places in London, and which was originally called Chelsea Harbour or even Sands End. The area has experienced large-scale redevelopment from its original brownfield, former industrial site, on which the Imperial Wharf luxury flat development was built and continues to grow.
It's an excellent location for communications with the River Thames immediately to the south and popular areas of London including Chelsea, Kensington and Fulham Broadway more or less within walking distance and the West End and the City of London within easy travelling distance by tube, bus, train and road.
Attractions and landmarks nearby include Fulham's market, Westfield Park, Battersea Square, Chelsea Football Club (Stamford Bridge), Fulham Football Club (Craven Cottage), the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A), the Natural History Museum, Hyde Park, Battersea Park, the Churchill War Rooms, the National Gallery and Brompton Cemetery.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, 369 Fulham Rd, London, SW10 9NH
Royal Hospital Chelsea, Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4SR
The Lister Hospital, Chelsea Bridge Rd, London, SW1W 8RH
There are many tube stations in and around Imperial Wharf, including Imperial Wharf Overland Station itself, Fulham Broadway, Parsons Gren, Sloane Square, South Kensington and Gloucester Road. Overland rail services at Imperial Wharf and West Brompton (also on the tube) provide fast access to Clapham Junction, on the line which goes to Stratford in the other direction.
The M4 is easily accessible from the area, there are many other larger roads nearby and plenty of London buses.
Distance to Airports from Imperial Wharf
Airport | Miles by car |
Heathrow | 17.5 miles |
Gatwick | 32.1 miles |
Stansted | 37.7 miles |
Chelsea Academy, Lots Road, Chelsea, London, SW10 0AB
Holland Park School, Airlie Gardens, Campden Hill Road, London, W8 7AF
Kensington Aldridge Academy, 1 Silchester Road, London, W10 6EX
Residential Conveyancing Solicitors in and around Imperial Wharf
Our Imperial Wharf conveyancing solicitors can help you with your conveyance locally or in any of the surrounding areas, including London, Chelsea, Fulham, Wandsworth, Battersea, Hammersmith and Kensington.
We have many offices throughout England and Wales, so you can find a solicitor near you.
- Halford Road SW6 1JT
- Walham Green Court SW6 2DE
- Hamble Street SW6 2RS
- Kilmaine Road SW6 7JU
- Townmead Road SW6 2GD
- Chelsea Creek – Fulham SW6.
Developed by Foxtons.
Imperial Wharf Property Prices
Average property price in Imperial Wharf | £1,076,403 |
Population of Imperial Wharf | 12,760 (for Sands End, 2011) |
Local conveyancing solicitor
Are online licensed conveyancing solicitors better than property lawyers near me?
Before the internet, finding licensed conveyancing solicitors in Imperial Wharf would have meant to consult your local phone book or just to take a walk down your local high street to find your conveyancer near me.
Before modern ID checking processes your local conveyancing solicitors would need to meet with you to confirm who you were as part of their money laundering and 'Know Your Client' checks. Solicitors previously used to use this time to talk through the transaction with you in person - a part of the service that was reflected within their conveyancing solicitors fees. Nowadays, the legal process can be completed without face to face meetings, using online ID checks and new ID process.
Although local knowledge becomes critical when choosing your RICS surveyor for a home buyers survey, your solicitor in all cases, whether they're a 'conveyancing solicitor near me' or based 200 miles away will carry out their work by processing documents and forms, virtually all of which can be obtained and/or transmitted electronically.
There is no need for them to be based locally and you'll usually find that conveyancer near me will charge extra for business conducted 'in person' - such as ID checking - and that their time is better spent focusing on the paperwork. We welcome queries from our clients and act as the vital link between you and your solicitor which means you're kept in the loop and your solicitor is fully engaged in getting your move completed as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Why choose SAM Conveyancing Solicitors in Imperial Wharf?
Whether you're buying, selling, remortgaging, dealing with a lease, staircasing shared ownership, or paying offyour help to buy loan, you'll need a conveyancing specialist to handle the legal side of things. With SAM you get the benefit of dedicated conveyancing executive who'll guide you through the process, from start to finish, at no extra cost. Available Monday to Saturday to answer all your questions, we'll bridge the gap between you and your solicitor, with regular updates in plain English.
We have hand selected some of the best conveyancing solicitors Imperial Wharf has to offer, which are backed by a no sale no fee guarantee and the Imperial Wharf conveyancing fee we quote is broken down so you can see exactly what your quote includes. What we quote you is the fixed price you will pay for the agreed work. No unpleasant surprises.
You'll also benefit form our state of the art Online Conveyancing Process to track your progress and next steps along the way.
Affordable Housing Schemes
Several affordable housing schemes in Imperial Wharf help make buying a property more achievable. The work is more complex, and we have specialist conveyancing solicitors to handle the following:
- Shared Ownership Solicitors
- Right to Buy Solicitors Imperial Wharf - speak to Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council to find out if you are eligible
- Discount Market Sale Imperial Wharf - check with Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council if they are running a DMS scheme
Imperial Wharf conveyancing solicitors
You can rest assured that you're in good hands with our Imperial Wharf Conveyancing Solicitors. They are skilled and experienced with complex property transactions from a simple purchase for a property in Imperial Wharf to a Sale and Purchase of a shared ownership property, executing a Deed of Trust simultaneously.
Are you buying or selling a short lease in Imperial Wharf?
We have specialist leasehold conveyancing solicitors in Imperial Wharf to handle your sale & purchase of a leasehold property, as well as lease extensions and creation, sale, or purchase of a Imperial Wharf share of freehold property.
Due to the additional legal work surrounding the lease and terms, your quote will be calculated based on the tenure, so as long as you give us the correct details when getting your Imperial Wharf leasehold inclusive, fixed fee, conveyancing quotes with the simple form above, this will be included in your initial quote, not a surprise addition later on. Property Challenges Solved.
Conveyancing FAQs: Property Lawyers Imperial Wharf
The average conveyancing cost in London can be slightly higher than in the rest of the country. Depending on the property's price and the transaction's complexity, you could pay several hundred to a couple of thousand pounds. Our conveyancing fees in Imperial Wharf are based on the purchase price, and start at £723 INC VAT.
Fill in our easy online form for a fixed quote tailored to your requirements.
Imperial Wharf conveyancing solicitor fees vary between online conveyancing solicitors, high street licensed conveyancers or housing solicitors introduced by your estate agent.
It's unnecessary to have a local property solicitor as the conveyancing process is the same throughout England and Wales. You should prioritise service and efficiency over proximity to Imperial Wharf, when choosing a good conveyancing solicitor for any property transaction.
Many factors can delay conveyancing in Imperial Wharf. A simple property transaction can be completed in less than two months, but the average is closer to 12-16 weeks.
CQS Accreditation
All our panel solicitors are CQS accredited. You can trust the Conveyancing Quality Scheme for the highest standards of conveyancing.
Fixed Fee
Don't bother with an 'estimate' fee. You want to make sure that your total fee is fixed (they can't charge you more later) and it includes all the necessary components. We build your quote based on each of the costs involved in a standard transaction based on the information you give us, with no sneaky extra fees. If you have additional requirements, speak with a helpful team member to ensure everything you need is covered within your quote.
No Sale No Fee
Choose conveyancing solicitors in Imperial Wharf who offer a No Sale No Fee Guarantee, like ours. If your first sale or purchase falls through, the money you've spent with us will go toward your next one. Terms apply.
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Communication
Not knowing what is going on is the most frustrating thing for a client. Many solicitors are too busy doing legal work to answer all their clients call for updates. With SAM Conveyancing, you'll have a dedicated conveyancing executive available Monday to Saturday. They'll keep you in the loop on progress, translate the legal jargon, chase your solicitor when required and email you about milestones.
Value
Get a fully comprehensive quote covering all your needs so you can accurately compare your options to ensure you're paying a good price.
Online conveyancing is just as safe as you protect your data on the internet as you would in any other transaction. Online conveyancing means speedier turnaround times on documents, more convenient meetings and lower running costs for the firm. We pass our savings on to you.
Yes, if you're buying and selling simultaneously, the same conveyancing solicitor can handle both transactions, saving you money, as you'll only have to do the 'new client' admin once.
1. Get a mortgage in principle
Know what you can afford to save wasting time on any false starts.
2. Instruct your conveyancing solicitor before you make your offer
Waiting until your offer is accepted can delay your transaction. As early as possible, inform them of any details, such as gifted deposits. An online service reduces snail mail delays and waiting for physical meetings, which can be conducted by video call.
3. Apply for your mortgage quickly
You can submit your application as soon as your offer is accepted. An independent broker can help speed this along.
4. Order your searches and surveys
Ordering these early can speed up your conveyancing process, especially if local authorities face delays. However, it is usually considered prudent to time this with the rest of your chain if a transaction falls through.
5. Get your building insurance ready
You'll need insurance from the exchange so research & compare insurance quotes, once your solicitor is instructed.
6. Paperwork (When selling)
Ensure you have your paperwork, including energy performance & FENSA certificates.
Greater London is an area which contains London, the capital of the United Kingdom (which itself centres on the Cities of London and Westminster) and a number of surrounding boroughs which are administered as London boroughs and which are the overall executive responsibility of the Mayor of London. It contains a large number of constituencies, each represented by an MP and it should be noted that these are not the same as, nor even always contiguous with the borders of the boroughs.
Many parts of Greater London were originally administered by the counties which surround London and these counties are often called the home counties. Enfield, for example, used to be classed as being part of Middlesex, but is now near the northern border of Greater London. Greater London's borders often coincide with a zone of 'green belt': areas where it has been decided that open spaces, parks, forests and wildlife reserves should act as a buffer against urban sprawl. London has numerous landmarks, anything from Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament to Karl Marx's grave in Highgate Cemetery.
Greater London contains more than 9 million inhabitants, a number growing daily, and as this is approximately 1/7 of the population of the UK. It can be seen that Greater Londoners have a large influence on the rest of the country politically and this is enhanced by the concentration of skilled workers gravitating towards the capital.
London Property Market Reports
- April 2024 - London house prices 5% below their August peak
- Aug 2023 - Growth & Demand Falling under high interest rates
- Feb 2022 - London's housing volume hits record low
- Jan 2020 - London's Luxury Market Takes A Hit
- Sept 2019 - London house prices rise
- May 2019 - London's Housing Sales on Par with Last Crash
- March 2019 - London’s housing woes spread countrywide
- Aug 2018 - London's Sales Volumes on Life Support
- Nov 2018 - London On Its Knees
**Our panel of solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and conveyancing work is accredited with the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme.
***No Sale No Fee applies to any sale or purchase quote except auction and right to buy. Read our No Sale No Fee Policy.
What are the conveyancing costs?
Imperial Wharf Conveyancing Solicitor fees vary between online conveyancing solicitors, high street conveyancers or housing solicitors introduced by your estate agent.
The actual conveyancing costs, outside of the legal work, should be fixed, including:
For buyers: stamp duty, land registration, property searches, ID searches and leasehold charges (if buying a leasehold property).
For sellers: office copies, title plan and management information (if selling a leasehold property).
Make sure to budget for all of the above conveyancing costs and to get a fixed fee conveyancing quote from several firms, to compare value.
Making the right choice of solicitor is key to the whole process:
- Cheap Conveyancing
- Fast Conveyancing
- Best Conveyancing Service
Is it worth buying a repossessed property?
The draw of buying a repossessed property is the hope that you'll get to buy a dwelling at a vastly under-market price, which you can then look to do up and sell on for a considerable profit. The risks should also be obvious: you might never find out why the property has been repossessed, and it could have an issue which makes it very difficult to sell on without, at the very least, spending large sums of money.
If you do choose to try buying a repossessed property, you should be aware that there are normally only 28 days to exchange contracts. You'll, therefore, have a tight deadline to carry out all the checks you can to find out if it's worth going ahead. In particular, if you intend to buy it using a mortgage, you'll need to get your mortgage valuation booked as quickly as possible to find out if your lender is prepared to grant you a mortgage on the dwelling.