Conveyancing in Edenbridge
When you buy, sell or remortgage a property, a solicitor or licensed conveyancer will handle the legal work. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Edenbridge, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Edenbridge and throughout Sevenoaks with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Buying property in Edenbridge
A town in Kent, Edenbridge is known for its historic buildings including Hever Castle and the nearby Ashdown Forest. Popular residential areas include Four Elms and Marsh Green. Edenbridge has two railway stations, providing links to London and Uckfield. Edenbridge has a population of approximately 8,000.
Council Tax in Edenbridge (2023/24)
Edenbridge is in Sevenoaks District Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,467.99 |
| B | £1,712.66 |
| C | £1,957.32 |
| D | £2,201.99 |
| E | £2,691.32 |
| F | £3,180.65 |
| G | £3,669.98 |
| H | £4,403.98 |
What do Edenbridge conveyancing solicitors do?
Your conveyancing solicitor will handle the legal aspects of the transaction.
They will order searches, raise enquires of the seller's solicitor, review the contract of sale, and complete any post-sale actions, including HMLR registration and paying SDLT.
Edenbridge conveyancing solicitors may also carry out chalk mining searches.
Purchasing with a mortgage?
If you are buying a home with a mortgage, your solicitor will investigate the property to verify that the property is worth the loan that the bank arranging your mortgage will provide.
Your transaction could take weeks longer if your conveyancer is not on your chosen mortgage provider's panel.Over 100 banks and specialist lenders have approved our chosen panel lawyers, so we can help you complete your Edenbridge transaction without delay.
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There are about 500,000 listed buildings in England and Wales, 1,692 of which are in Sevenoaks District Council. Listed buildings and properties in and near to Edenbridge include: Buying a listed building is not a decision to be taken lightly. Examples of the duties faced by listed property owners include use of traditional methods and materials for maintenance, required consent for any alterations and an obligation to preserve or restore original windows and doors. Our specialist panel of property solicitors will help you understand what duties your ownership will impose. Read more:Buying a listed building
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Selling a house or flat in Edenbridge
The sale of property in Edenbridge will require the solicitor to first prepare the necessary documentation, including the contract of sale and ID forms.
Duties include responding to enquiries from the buyer's solicitor and addressing snags like a lack of planning permission.
To ensure the transaction is straightforward, your conveyancing solicitor will work with all parties, such as agents, lenders and landlords.
I am selling a leasehold property in Edenbridge - what do I need to know?
The legal work for a leasehold property is a great deal more complex than for a freehold property.
The complex nature of leasehold property means that conveyancing solicitors in Edenbridge must carry out additional work, which could include requesting 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 highly recommended that the seller instruct a lawyer as soon as is practicable.
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing
The current Bank of England base rate is 5.25% (9 December, 2024)
Before appointing a solicitor, you will need to check that your solicitor can act for your bank or building society.
Our remortgage panel solicitors are approved members of the majority of mortgage lenders. Whether you are changing to a 2-year fixed rate with Metro Bank or moving to a tracker mortgage with Chelsea Building Society, we can help take care of the legal side.
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Transferring Equity in Edenbridge
If you are looking to change the ownership shares of your property, whether you are estate planning, buying out a joint owner or gifting a property, you will need to transfer equity.
Your lawyer will complete the legal work for a low, fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much should I budget for conveyancing in Edenbridge?
Some of the fees included in conveyancing quotes can be unfamiliar, especially for first time buyers.
Legal fees
These fees are paid to your solicitor or conveyancer for the tasks they complete. The quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you'll pay when your transaction completes.
Conveyancing disbursements
The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, including Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or a chancel liability search.
Check the T's & C's
Beware of extra fees, when comparing quotes. Some firms include extra costs in the small print. This can mean a higher-than-expected final bill.
