Conveyancing in Palmers Green
Conveyancing describes the legal transfer of property ownership, and includes all the administrative and legal work carried out by a solicitor. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Palmers Green, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Palmers Green and throughout Enfield handle their sale, purchase, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Other areas covered: Croydon, Enfield, North London and London
Buying property in Palmers Green
A suburb in north London, Palmers Green is known for its community spirit, diverse food scene, and the beautiful Broomfield Park. The suburb has a population of approximately 14,000.
Council Tax in Palmers Green (2023/24)
Palmers Green 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 a Palmers Green property lawyer do?
Your solicitor will address all the legal details of the transaction.
They will raise enquires of the seller, order searches, review the contract of sale and ensure that post-purchase requirements, like registering the property ownership with the Land Registry, are completed.
Palmers Green conveyancing solicitors would also undertake checks for leasehold issues, such as excessive service charges and ground rents.
Buying a home with a mortgage?
During the house buying process, your solicitor also has to take care of legal matters for the bank or building society that's giving you the mortgage.
If your conveyancing solicitor is not on your lender's panel, your purchase could take weeks longer to complete.
We work with lawyers who can represent the vast majority of banks and building societies, facilitating a quicker completion of your transaction.
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When you purchase a flat or house in a Palmers Green conservation area, your property lawyer will need to check for potential planning issues, including visible satellite dishes and antennas or whether extensions are compliant. Conservation areas in Palmers Green and across the Enfield local authority include Enfield Lock, Enfield Town, Vicars Moor Lane, Clay Hill and Meadway.Conservation area
Somewhere in the region of half a million listed buildings exist in England and Wales, 310 of which are in London Borough of Enfield. Listed buildings and properties in and around Palmers Green include: Listed buildings come with complex rules that the owner must adhere to. Examples of the duties faced by listed property owners include use of traditional methods and materials for maintenance, consent required for energy efficient alterations and . Our experienced panel of solicitors will advise you on the obligations imposed by listed property ownership. Read more:Buying a listed building
Buying a property through a shared ownership scheme involves buying a share in a property from a housing association. Shared ownership conveyancing is more complex, as all properties are leasehold and mortgage lenders' apply stricter criteria. With years of experience, our expert panel of solicitors will assist you with every step of the process.Buying a Shared Ownership property
Buying a leasehold property
is more complicated than buying a freehold. The numerous common problems lying in wait for an uninformed buyer can include legally technical issues like costly and undisclosed major works and unfair clauses in the lease.
Your conveyancing solicitor will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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Selling a house or flat in Palmers Green
When selling a property in Palmers Green, your solicitor will assemble all essential documents, such as the draft contract and assorted property information forms. The lawyer's role involves answering the buyer's solicitor's enquiries, handling obstacles like an unofficial roof terrace and redeeming the mortgage.
By taking steps to work with both sides, including estate agents and banks or building societies, your conveyancer will ensure the sale of your property completes as soon as possible.
Does a leasehold property take longer to sell?
Yes, compared to freehold conveyancing. The conveyancing for selling leasehold properties usually takes longer.
The buyer's solicitor will expect to see this leasehold-related paperwork, like management company information and a current statement of service charges. Delays are usually the result of the time it takes your lawyer to source this information.
Your conveyancing solicitor should get this underway before a buyer has even been found, because this paperwork can take a long time to gather if it is difficult to contact the managing agent or landlord.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgage in Palmers Green
The current Bank of England base rate is 5.25% (22 January, 2025)
Before instructing, you should confirm that your conveyancing solicitor is able to act for your chosen mortgage lender.
We work with remortgage solicitors who can work with 99% of all banks and building societies, so whether you are switching to a 30-year mortgage from Halifax or moving to a tracker mortgage with Darlington Building Society, we can help your remortgage complete quickly.
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Transfer of equity in Palmers Green
If you are planning to make changes to the ownership of your home, whether you are transferring the ownership of your home to your daughter, son or other family member, tax planning for the future or buying out a co-owner, you will need to transfer equity.
Your property lawyer will handle the legal side for a fixed fee.
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How much do conveyancing solicitors fees cost in Palmers Green?
Solicitors' fees
These fees are what your solicitor or conveyancer charges you for the work they carry out for you. The conveyancing quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.
Disbursements
The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, including Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.
Check the terms and conditions
If you are comparing quotes, double-check for additional fees or charges. Some firms list extra charges in the small print. This can mean a higher-than-expected final bill.
