Conveyancing in Epping
Conveyancing is when a solicitor transfers the legal ownership of a property from one individual to another. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Epping, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped clients in Epping 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: Buckhurst Hill, Chigwell, Loughton, Waltham Abbey and Woodford
Buying property in Epping
A market town in Essex, Epping is known for its bustling high street, Epping Forest, and the nearby Lee Valley Park. Popular residential areas include Theydon Bois and Coopersale. Epping is the final stop on the Central Line of the London Underground. Epping has a population of approximately 11,000.
Council Tax in Epping (2023/24)
Epping 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 do conveyancing solicitors do?
A conveyancer plays a pivotal role in a purchase. This means carrying out comprehensive due diligence on the property, including obtaining searches from relevant authorities, such as Epping Forest Council, raising enquires of the seller, reviewing contracts of sale and completing the registration of your ownership with HM Land Registry.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Epping conveyancing solicitors would also undertake flood risk assessments due to large low-lying areas, and potential for London's green belt issues.
Purchasing a property with a mortgage?
If you are getting a mortgage, your solicitor will also need to act for the bank or building society.
Your transaction could take weeks longer if your lawyer is not on your mortgage provider's panel.
Over 100 building societies, banks and lenders have approved our chosen panel solicitors, so we can help you complete your Epping transaction without delay.
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Conveyancing for buying a property
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We can assist Epping buyers with the legal work for:
When you buy a house or flat in a conservation area, your conveyancer will need to check for restrictive covenants, including planning restrictions, and restrictions on animal ownership. Conservation areas in Epping and the Epping Forest local authority include:Conservation area
Somewhere in the region of half a million listed properties exist across the country, and around 1,360 of which are in Epping Forest District Council. Epping listed buildings and properties include: Owning a listed building can be a challenge for the unwary. Examples of the duties faced by listed property owners include regular upkeep, and required consent for any alterations. Our experienced panel of solicitors will discuss with you the commitments a listed building owner must make. Read more:Listed buildings
New Build Conveyancing
The conveyancing for acquiring a new build in Epping can be more complex than the legal work required to purchase an established property.
Your solicitor in Epping will need to be qualified to handle things like investigating developer incentives, checking planning conditions have been fulfilled and checking new build warranties with warranty providers such as NHBC Buildmark, Advantage HCI and Trenwick International.
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Selling a house or flat in Epping
When selling an Epping property, the solicitor will assemble all essential documents, including the draft contract and property information forms.
They will resolve any potential issues, respond to inquiries from the buyer's solicitor and handle the mortgage redemption. By taking action to coordinate with all parties, like agents, managing agents and lenders, the solicitor will help make sure your sale of your property is completed successfully.
Does the conveyancing for selling leasehold take longer?
Yes, that's correct, it can take much more time to carry out the conveyancing on a leasehold home, compared to the sale of a freehold property.
The buyer's solicitor will need to review these documents. These could include three years' filed accounts for the property management and a copy of buildings insurance for the common parts of the property. Delays are usually caused by the time needed by your solicitor to get these documents together.
The solicitor should start this process at the earliest opportunity, because this paperwork could take several weeks to collect if the managing agent or landlord is slow or difficult to contact.
Read more:
Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage in Epping
Latest Bank of England base rate now at 4.5% (15 February, 2025)
Before instructing, double check your remortgage solicitor is on your chosen lender's panel.
Our remortgage panel solicitors can act for over 100 building societies and banks, so whether you are switching to a standard variable rate mortgage from TSB or taking out a buy to let mortgage from Barnsley Building Society, our experienced conveyancing team can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Transfer of equity in Epping
Whether you are buying out an ex-partner after a separation, inheritance tax planning or transferring the ownership of your property to a child, you'll need to carry out a transfer of equity. Your lawyer can handle the legal work for a low, fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much does conveyancing cost in Epping?
Conveyancing legal fees
Conveyancing fees are paid to your conveyancing solicitor for the tasks they complete. Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you pay when the property transaction is complete.
Disbursements (costs payable to third parties)
Your conveyancing quote should also itemise required third-party costs, or disbursements, including Stamp Duty and property searches.
Check what's included in your quote
Some solicitors' quotes include additional fees in their terms and conditions. This can lead to a higher final bill. If you are comparing quotes, beware of extra fees.