Conveyancing in Ewell
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring a property from one person to another or the process of securing a mortgage. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Ewell, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Ewell and Epsom & Ewell clients 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 Ewell
A village in Surrey, Ewell is known for its charming village centre, Bourne Hall, and the nearby Epsom Downs. Popular residential areas include Ewell East and West Ewell. Ewell is well-served by two railway stations, providing links to London. Ewell has a population of approximately 10,000.
Council Tax in Ewell (2023/24)
Ewell 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 conveyancing solicitors do?
Your conveyancing solicitor plays an essential role during a property purchase transaction. The solicitor will order searches, raise enquires of the seller's solicitor, review the lease (if applicable) and handle post-completion tasks, including paying Stamp Duty and registering the property ownership with the Land Registry.
In addition to standard searches, Ewell conveyancing solicitors may also undertake checks for issues affecting high-value listed buildings and properties within green belt areas.
Are you purchasing a home with a mortgage?
When purchasing property with a mortgage, it is standard for your solicitor to also act for the bank.
Your transaction could take weeks longer if your lawyer is not on your mortgage provider's panel.
We work with solicitors who can represent the vast majority of mortgage lenders, from major banks like Lloyds Bank to smaller, specialist lenders including Keystone Finance - ensuring your transaction will complete without delay.
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When you purchase a flat or house in a conservation area, your conveyancing solicitor will need to check for covenants and restrictions, including planning restrictions or business use restrictions. Conservation areas in Ewell and across the Epsom and Ewell local authority include Lintons Lane, Horton (Epsom), Higher Green/Longdown Lane, Woodcote and College Road.Buying in a conservation area
There are more than 500,000 listed buildings across the country - around 330 of which are in Epsom & Ewell Borough Council. Listed buildings and properties in and near to Ewell include: Buying and owning a listed property is not for the faint-hearted. Examples of the obligations placed upon listed building owners include regular upkeep, consent for additions like satellite dishes or external lighting and an obligation to preserve or restore original windows and doors. Our experienced panel of solicitors will help you understand what commitments you are making as a listed building owner. Read more:Buying a listed building
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Selling a house or flat in Ewell
When selling an Ewell home, your conveyancer will compile key documents, including the contract of sale and the TA6 and TA10 property information forms. Responsibilities include responding to the buyer's solicitor's enquiries and overcoming hurdles such as lack of conservation area consent.
In order to assure a smooth transfer of ownership, your lawyer will also work with all parties, such as estate agents, landlords and lenders.
Does it take longer to sell a leasehold property?
Yes, that's correct, it can take much longer to carry out the conveyancing on a leasehold house or flat, compared to the sale of a freehold property.
The buyer's solicitor will need to review these documents, like management company information and three years' filed accounts for the property management. Delays are usually caused by the time required by to get these documents together.
It can take weeks to collect this information if it is difficult to contact the managing agent, so your lawyer ought to start this process as soon as possible.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgaging
The current Bank of England base rate is 5.25% (7 December, 2024)
Before you instruct a remortgage solicitor, check your mortgage lender's legal panel includes your solicitor.
Our partner panel solicitors are on the panels of all major banks and building societies, so whether you are changing to a 5-year fixed rate with Nationwide or taking out a shared ownership mortgage from Hinckley and Rugby Building Society, our panel solicitors will make the process as simple and stress-free as possible.
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Transfer of equity
If you intend to change the ownership structure of your property, whether you are buying out a joint owner, giving a property to a family member or estate planning, a transfer of equity is required. Your property lawyer will quickly and efficiently complete the legal work for a fixed fee.
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How much does conveyancing cost in Ewell?
On a conveyancing quote, the various costs or charges can be split into two types:
Conveyancing solicitors fees
The quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete. These fees are paid to your lawyer for the legal services they provide for you.
Disbursements (costs payable to third parties)
The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, including Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or an environmental search.
Check the quote for hidden costs
Some solicitors' quotes include extra costs in the small print, resulting in a higher-than-expected final bill. Beware of hidden charges not mentioned in the initial conveyancing quote, when comparing quotes.
