Conveyancing in Buckhurst Hill
Handling the legal aspects of a property transaction, including registering the transfer of ownership, is referred to as conveyancing. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Buckhurst Hill, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped clients in Buckhurst Hill and throughout Epping Forest 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: Chigwell, Enfield, Woodford, East London and London
Buying property in Buckhurst Hill
A town in the Epping Forest district of Essex, Buckhurst Hill is known for its Victorian and Edwardian houses and its close proximity to Epping Forest. Queen's Road area is particularly sought after. Buckhurst Hill is on the Central Line of the London Underground, providing easy access to London. Buckhurst Hill has a population of approximately 11,000.
Council Tax in Buckhurst Hill (2023/24)
Buckhurst Hill is in Epping Forest District Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,334.83 |
| B | £1,557.30 |
| C | £1,779.78 |
| D | £2,002.25 |
| E | £2,447.19 |
| F | £2,892.14 |
| G | £3,337.08 |
| H | £4,004.50 |
What will my solicitor do?
A conveyancing solicitor plays an essential role during a property purchase transaction. Your solicitor will raise enquires of the seller, order property searches, review contracts and complete any post-sale actions, including registering the property ownership with the Land Registry and paying SDLT.
In addition to standard searches, Buckhurst Hill conveyancing solicitors may carry out checks for issues related to flats, such as spiralling ground rents.
Are you buying with a mortgage?
If you are buying with a mortgage, your solicitor will confirm that the property is worth the loan that the bank arranging your mortgage will provide.
If your solicitor is not on your mortgage provider's panel, your purchase could take weeks longer and also cost more.
Our chosen panel solicitors have established relationships with the majority of building societies, banks and lenders, so you can complete your purchase without delay.
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When you purchase a flat or house in a conservation area, your lawyer will check for potential planning breaches, e.g. lack of consent for roof lights or inheritance of prior approvals. Conservation areas in Buckhurst Hill and the Epping Forest local authority include:Buying a flat or house in a conservation area
Shared ownership means buying only a share in the property from a registered provider of social housing. Although taking this approach makes property ownership more attainable, buying and owning a shared ownership property is more involved. Contracts are more complex, as shared ownership properties are leasehold. Whether you are buying a shared ownership property or staircasing, our panel solicitors will work with you to complete the process.Shared Ownership Conveyancing
New Build Conveyancing
The conveyancing for acquiring a new build property in Buckhurst Hill can be complicated compared to other types of conveyancing.
An experienced solicitor in Buckhurst Hill must be able to deal with things like handling equity loan schemes, confirming Section 38 agreements and registering ownership with warranty providers, including NHBC Buildmark, Advantage HCI and BOPAS.
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Selling property in Buckhurst Hill
The sale of a house or flat in Buckhurst Hill will require your lawyer to first prepare the necessary documentation, including the title deeds and the TA6 and TA10 property information forms, and will help you answer these forms.
The role of a conveyancer acting for the seller includes answering enquiries from the buyer's solicitor and resolving any potential issues.
The solicitor will work with both sides, including agents, lenders and landlords, to help ensure the home move is completed successfully.Does the conveyancing for selling leasehold take longer?
Yes, compared to freehold conveyancing. Sale conveyancing for leasehold houses or flats can result in long delays.
The solicitor acting for the buyer will want to see these documents, like a copy of buildings insurance for the common parts of the property and an up-to-date statement of service charges. The time needed by your lawyer to get these documents together is usually the cause of these delays.
It could take several weeks to collect this information if the landlord or managing agent is slow or difficult to contact, so your lawyer should commence this before a buyer has even been found.
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Remortgaging
The current Bank of England base rate is 4.5% (20 June, 2025)
You should check the solicitor that you want to handle your remortgage is on your lender's legal panel before you instruct your solicitor.
Quittance panel solicitors are panel members for all major building societies and banks, so whether you are changing to a 5-year fixed rate with Yorkshire Building Society or moving to a home reversion mortgage with Accord, we can assist.
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Buckhurst Hill Transfer of equity
If you need to change the ownership structure of your property, whether you are resolving joint ownership, giving a property to a family member or dealing with inheritance tax planning, you will need to transfer equity.
Your conveyancer will deal with the legal work for a low, fixed fee.
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How much are conveyancing fees in Buckhurst Hill?
Conveyancing fees
These fees are what your conveyancing solicitor charges you for the tasks they complete on your behalf. The conveyancing quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.
Disbursements (costs payable to third parties)
Disbursements are the payments incurred by your conveyancing solicitor during the conveyancing process. Third-party disbursements include Stamp Duty, property searches and a chancel liability search.
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Some firms include additional fees in their terms and conditions, resulting in a final bill that is higher than the original quote. Double-check for additional fees or charges, when comparing quotes.
