Conveyancing in Edmonton
Conveyancing refers to the legal and administrative process required to transfer property from one person to another. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Edmonton, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped clients in Edmonton and throughout Enfield 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: Barnet, Enfield, North London and London
Buying property in Edmonton
Edmonton is an area of the London Borough of Enfield to the north east of central London. Although property in the area is generally inexpensive, a £1.5billion regeneration scheme is already starting to push prices up.
As well as upgrading the commuter links into London, there will be 5,000 new homes built, a new primary school and up to 3,000 new jobs created. The scheme also includes plans for shops, a cinema and cultural space, a health centre, and a marina.
Council Tax in Edmonton (2023/24)
Edmonton is in London Borough of Enfield.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,301.63 |
| B | £1,518.56 |
| C | £1,735.50 |
| D | £1,952.44 |
| E | £2,386.32 |
| F | £2,820.19 |
| G | £3,254.07 |
| H | £3,904.88 |
What does an Edmonton conveyancing solicitor do?
For a property purchase, the property lawyer will address all the legal details of transferring ownership from the seller to the buyer. Your lawyer will raise questions for the seller, order property searches, review the contract of sale and complete any post-sale actions, such as registering the property ownership with the Land Registry and paying Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Edmonton conveyancing solicitors may also carry out checks for leasehold issues, such as excessive service charges and ground rents.
Buying with a mortgage?
When you buy a property with a mortgage, the bank or building society will need to make sure your property offers sufficient security for the money they are lending you.
Being a member of a lender's panel means your solicitor can act for your lender.More than 100 banks and specialist lenders have approved our chosen partner solicitors. We can help you complete your Edmonton transaction without delay.
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When buying a house or flat in an Edmonton conservation area, your conveyancing solicitor will check for covenants and restrictions, including rights of way or noise level restrictions. Conservation areas in Edmonton and the Enfield local authority include Clay Hill, Fore Street North and Grange Park.Conservation areas
Around 500,000 listed properties exist across the country, 310 of which are in London Borough of Enfield. Listed buildings in and around Edmonton include: Listed buildings come with complex rules that the owner must adhere to. Our experienced panel of solicitors will offer guidance on the obligations imposed by listed property ownership. Examples include required consent for any alterations, and an obligation to protect significant internal features like fireplaces. Read more:Listed buildings
You will need shared ownership conveyancing, when purchasing a share in a house or flat from a registered provider of social housing. Shared ownership conveyancing is more involved. Contracts are more complex, as shared ownership properties are leasehold. If you need conveyancing to purchase a shared ownership property, or for staircasing, our panel of specialist solicitors will walk you through every step of the process.Purchasing a Shared Ownership house or flat
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Selling a house or flat in Edmonton
For the sale of homes in Edmonton, the solicitor will compile key documents, such as the sale contract and property information forms.
The solicitor will reply to the buyer's solicitor's inquiries, sort out potential snags and handle the mortgage redemption. By taking steps to work with both sides, including estate agents, landlords and lenders, the solicitor will ensure the move completes quickly.What do I need to know if selling a leasehold property in Edmonton?
The legal work for a leasehold flat is much more complex than it is for a freehold home.
The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Edmonton must undertake extra work, for example obtaining an up-to-date service charge statement, through to ascertaining if the incoming lessee (i.e. the seller) is required to buy a share in the building's management company.
To reduce leasehold-related delays, It is strongly advised that the vendor contact a conveyancer as soon as the decision is made to sell.
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Remortgage conveyancing in Edmonton
The official base rate is 5.25% (7 December, 2024)
Before instructing, double check your lawyer is on your chosen lender's panel.
We work with remortgage solicitors who can work with 99% of all building societies and banks. Whether you are switching to a fixed rate mortgage from Virgin Money or taking out a 10-year tracker rate from Harpenden Building Society, our panel solicitors will make the process as simple and stress-free as possible.
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Transferring Equity
If you aim to restructure the ownership of your home, whether you are buying out an ex-partner after a separation, transferring the ownership of your home to your daughter, son or other family member or dealing with inheritance tax planning, a transfer of equity is required. Your lawyer will complete the process for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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How much are solicitors' conveyancing fees in Edmonton?
Conveyancing solicitors fees
The quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you'll pay when your transaction completes. These fees are what your solicitor charges you for the work they complete.
Disbursements
The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, including Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or an indemnity policy.
Check what's included in your conveyancing quote
Some firms may include additional charges in the small print, leading to a final bill that is higher than the original quote. When you compare conveyancing quotes, watch out for additional charges.
