Conveyancing in Epsom
Conveyancing is the legal process carried out by a solicitor to transfer the ownership of a property from one person to another. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Epsom, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Epsom and throughout Epsom & Ewell 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: Banstead and Leatherhead
Buying property in Epsom
A market town in Surrey, Epsom is known for its horse racing at Epsom Downs Racecourse and Epsom Salts. Popular residential areas include Ewell and Langley Vale. Epsom has a railway station, providing links to London and Guildford. Epsom has a population of approximately 31,500.
Council Tax in Epsom (2023/24)
Epsom is in Epsom & Ewell Borough Council.
Band | Amount |
---|---|
A | £1,470.17 |
B | £1,715.19 |
C | £1,960.22 |
D | £2,205.25 |
E | £2,695.31 |
F | £3,185.36 |
G | £3,675.42 |
H | £4,410.50 |
What do Epsom conveyancing solicitors do?
The conveyancing solicitor will handle all the legal elements of the transaction.
They will order searches, raise questions for the seller, review contracts, and fulfil post-completion formalities, including HMLR registration.
In addition to standard searches, Epsom conveyancing solicitors may also undertake checks for issues affecting high-value listed buildings and properties within green belt areas.
Are you buying with a mortgage?
During the process of buying a house, your solicitor must also complete the legal work on behalf of the lender. Acceptance on a lender's panel means your solicitor can act on behalf of your chosen lender.
Our chosen panel lawyers have established relationships with the majority of mortgage lenders, helping to ensure your transaction completes faster.
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Conveyancing for buying a property
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We can assist buyers in Epsom with the conveyancing for:
When buying a flat or house in a conservation area, your solicitor or licensed conveyancer will check for restrictive covenants, including a breach of the conservation area 'Article 4 Directions', and area consents. Conservation areas in Epsom and across the Epsom and Ewell local authority include:Buying a flat or house in a conservation area
Around half a million listed buildings exist in England and Wales, 325 of which are in Epsom & Ewell Borough Council. Listed buildings and properties in and around Epsom include: There are many additional things to consider when buying a listed building. Our specialist panel of solicitors will clarify what commitments you are making as a listed building owner. Examples include consent for additions like satellite dishes or external lighting, and a duty to report finds or discoveries on the property. Read more:Buying a listed building
New Build
The conveyancing process for acquiring a new build property in Epsom is often more complex than other types of conveyancing.
A conveyancer in Epsom must be able to deal with things like ensuring that new build mortgage conditions are met, handling withdrawal under the Consumer Code for Housebuilders and specific lender requirements.
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Buying a leasehold property
Purchasing a leasehold house or flat in the UK is significantly more complex than buying a freehold property. The many potential complications lying in wait for an uninformed purchaser can include legally technical issues like overpriced managing agent packs and short leases.
A specialist leasehold solicitor will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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What you need to know about buying a leasehold property
Should I be wary of buying a leasehold house?
Should I buy a property with a short lease?
Selling property in Epsom
As part of the property selling process in Epsom, your conveyancer will prepare vital paperwork, including the sale contract and ID forms, and help you fill out these forms.
Their duties entail responding to enquiries from the buyer's solicitor, handling obstacles like a flying freehold and redeeming the mortgage. Your lawyer will also work with both sides, including estate agents and banks or building societies, to make sure your home move is completed without incident.Does it take longer to sell a leasehold property?
Compared to freehold property, yes. The conveyancing for selling a leasehold property can take much longer.
The buyer's conveyancer will need to review several leasehold-related documents, including a copy of the freehold property's buildings insurance. The time required by the seller's conveyancer to source this information is usually the cause of these delays.
It can take a long time to gather these details if the agent responsible for managing the property is slow or difficult to contact, so your solicitor should start this process before a buyer has even been found.
Read more:
Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgaging a property in Epsom
The Bank of England's current base rate is 4.5% (18 February, 2025)
Make sure you verify your remortgage solicitor's lender panel status before you instruct your solicitor.
Quittance panel solicitors are on all major banks and building societies' panels, so whether you are switching to a 30-year mortgage from Metro Bank or taking out a 10-year tracker rate from Allied Irish Bank, our panel solicitors will make the process as simple and stress-free as possible.
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Check our panel solicitors can act for your mortgage lender
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Transfer of equity
Whether you are tax planning for the future, gifting a share of a property or buying out an ex-partner after a separation, you will need to work with a solicitor to handle the transfer of equity. Your conveyancer will handle all the required documentation for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much are solicitors' conveyancing fees in Epsom?
You can get an online quote for conveyancing in minutes, but making sense of what you actually be paying can be a challenge.
Legal fees
Your solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete. These legal fees are paid to your solicitor for the work they complete for you.
Disbursements
A disbursement is an expense your solicitor will pay on your behalf which will be added to your bill when you complete. Examples of disbursements include Stamp Duty, property searches and TT fees.
Is it a fixed fee quote?
If you are comparing conveyancing quotes, beware of hidden charges not mentioned in the initial conveyancing quote. Some firms include extra costs in the small print. This can lead to a higher-than-expected final bill.