Our property solicitors in London have years’ worth of experience in all property-related matters, from buying or selling commercial and residential property to leasing, drawing up shared ownership schemes or entering into complex residential development projects. We work well with both local and foreign property owners and are able to provide guidance for the latter should they be interested in making property investments in London or the UK. Read below to find out more about our services and how our team works. If you have additional questions or wish to schedule the first appointment with one of our property solicitors in London, please do not hesitate to reach out.
| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Can foreigners buy property in London? | Yes |
| Types of residential properties in London | – apartments, – terraced houses, – semi-detached and detached houses, – mansions, – cottages |
| Real estate agent use | Commonly yes |
| Real estate agent fees in the UK | Between 0.9% and 3.6% of the property value |
| Land ownership for foreign nationals in London | Yes. Conditions may apply. |
| Deed registration | Mandatory |
| The London agency dealing with property matters | The HM Land Registry |
| Provisional agreement | Can be used. Our London lawyers can give you more details. |
| Initial deposit | 10-15% |
| Property due diligence | Highly advisable for all purchases |
| Mandatory representation by a UK lawyer | Not mandatory, however, highly advisable in all cases |
| Property purchase taxes and other costs | Stamp duty tax on properties over £250,000. Other taxes can include notary and conveyancing fees. |
| Reasons to buy property in London | – high rental demand, – a very sound investment option, – high capital appreciation |
| Assistance for individual buyers | Checking the property title, help with drafting and/or reviewing the purchase agreement, other solutions as needed. |
| Assistance for corporate buyers | Specialised assistance in commercial and residential investment and development. Legal advice and representation from our real estate lawyers in the UK. |
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We are a team of property and landlord solicitors in London who have extensive experience in English property law and conveyancing.
We list some of our main services below:
You can always reach out for complete information about our services. We can also assist clients who are interested in legal solutions for property-related disputes, such as those between the landlord and tenant, land or real property disputes, co-ownership family disputes, residential leases and tenancies issues.
Our landlord solicitors in London focus on the issues that are particularly encountered by business owners who have chosen to let their property/properties. We speak both for those who are letting their property for the first time and need guidance as well as for experienced property investors who buy to let and are in need of specialty legal advice for particular matters.
If you are interested in other matters, such as how to open a company in UK, our team is also able to answer your questions. If you want to start your own business, or if you are a foreign investor in the UK, you should know that several mandatory steps apply for company formation. Our team can give you details about the requirements for shareholders and directors, and the registration with the Companies House.
Natural and legal persons interested in property purchase in London and the rest of the United Kingdom have a multitude of types of properties from which to choose, both commercial and residential.
If you want to buy an apartment in London, the following steps are essential:
The decision to buy a farm in the UK can also be a lucrative one, depending on your skills, and business plan for the development and growth of your farm.
Business owners who wish to buy a property in the UK that will be used as their company headquarters can reach out to our lawyers for assistance, especially when the property purchase is a step that takes place following the decision to open a company in the UK.
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Our solicitors have a thorough understanding of the UK property law and are able to assist individuals and businesses whenever interested in entering into property transactions. Our team contains experienced conveyancing solicitors as well as landlord solicitors in London who focus on assisting the property owner.
We help clients negotiate the property transaction, perform a sound property verification to ensure that all the documents are in order and can help those interested make detailed enquiries in the Land Registry. We also provide legal consultation on all laws and regulations that are currently in place in the United Kingdom.
Our conveyancing solicitors offer complete services to those who are interested in buying or selling a property in The United Kingdom. The role of the conveyancer is to provide the much needed legal advice at the time of the sale or purchase of the property as well as assist the individual each step of the way, including with the drawing up of documents.
Working with a conveyancing solicitor in London is recommended when you are interested in real estate transactions, in both commercial and residential matters.
You can reach out as soon as you need representation and advice on all matters related to property, even if it is only related to consulting in certain matters.
You can speak to one of our landlord solicitors in London if you are a property owner looking for direct solutions in your capacity as landlord or you can reach out if you are simply interested in verifying the right to buy, if you are a first-time buyer or if you are interested in knowing more about property letting and other issues.
Our team will recommend the most suitable solutions in your case. Our services are tailored to the needs of our clients and we strive to solve all inquiries in an efficient manner.
You should reach out to a conveyancing solicitor in London as soon as you have decided to purchase a property. Our solicitors are ready to assist you from the earliest stages and, in most cases, seeking specialist conveyancing solutions is recommended from the very beginning of the transaction. This way, a lawyer or conveyancer can handle the process from its initial stages, he can recommend a property due diligence and will be able to draw up any needed documents.
If you choose to work with our conveyancing solicitors in London you will be introduced to a team that offers personalized services and you will receive constant information on the evolution of your transaction in a transparent manner. Moreover, we will be sure to provide any needed legal advice prior to the commencement of the procedure as well as afterward, as needed.
The property market moved at a slower pace in 2020 and a temporary stamp duty holiday was put in place until the end of March 2021. The Help to Buy scheme was created by the Government to encourage first-time buyers and also provide other benefits:
Our team can provide you more details if you are a first-time buyer in the UK.
Contact our property solicitors in London for more information about our services.
