Conveyancing in London Guide

If you are looking to buy or sell a property in London, it is a very good idea to familiarise yourself with the area.  Choosing a Conveyancer who knows about Conveyancing in London, is also a good idea.

Conveyancing Quotes in London

Fridaysmove are able to give you a Free Online Flat or House Conveyancing Quote in London, if you are looking to buy a property in this area.  There may be other Conveyancers and Solicitors in London who can also give you a quote, but it may not be as competitive as Fridaysmove Solicitors.

Council in London

In London, there are many different councils covering many different areas of the city.  Councils in London include: Hackney Council, Westminster Council, London Borough Of Lambeth Council and many more.  Each one has it's own website, which offers a great deal of information on the area, including; Community and Living, Housing, Tax, Jobs and Leisure and Tourism.  Your Conveyancing Solicitor is responsible for gaining a Local Authority Search, which will give you a good amount of information on the area, before you potentially move there.

Listed Buildings in London

London is a very old and historic city, so naturally - it contains many listed buildings.  A listed building in Hampstead, North West London, which dates back hundreds of years and was build by Sir Thomas Beecham, has recently been sold for £8million.  Each listed building varies in grade, depending on the importance of the building.  Examples of Grade 1 buildings include Asgill House, 10 Downing Street, House Mill, Royal Albert Hall and Osterley Park.  Grade 2 listed buildings in London include Fortune Theatre, Adelphi Theatre, Aldgate Pump, Sivill House and Battersea Bridge.  A Local Authority Search can reveal whether a property is listed or not.  Your Conveyancing Solicitor will be able to assist you with this.

Unregistered Properties in London

There are many properties that are classed as unregistered in London.  The Conveyancing Solicitor that you instruct to carry out your Conveyancing must be aware of how to deal with unregistered properties.  An "epitome of sale" must be produced by the seller, in order to prove that they are the owners.  These documents should reveal an unbroken list of ownership from the last 15 years.  Your Conveyancing Solicitor should look over these documents, to ensure that they are of adequate quality.  

Environmental Issues in London

The European Commission has recently sent the government a final written warning instructing London to improve its air quality - or London will face fines of up to £300m.  An exemption request for London and seven other areas by the UK was denied by the EU.  Before moving to a new area, it is very wise to carry out an Environmental Search. This search would flag up any areas of concern that relate to environmental issues.  This could include areas of concern such as flooding, landfill sites etc..  The lender of the property should be notified wherever necessary, if the property is being bought with a mortgage finance.  

Why choose Fridaysmove in London?

Fridaysmove are a UK favourite, this is mostly due to our exceptional service and reasonable cost.  All of our nework of Solicitors are fully qualified and regulated by the the SRA.