Conveyancing in Waltham Cross
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of property from one person to another, including the preparation and execution of the legal documents, and the registration of the new ownership. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Waltham Cross, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Waltham Cross and throughout Broxbourne 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: Epping, Hoddesdon, Loughton, Potters Bar, East London and London
Buying property in Waltham Cross
A suburban town in Hertfordshire, Waltham Cross is known for its shopping centre, the historic Eleanor Cross, and a range of local amenities. The town offers a balance of urban convenience and suburban comfort.
Waltham Cross railway station provides services to London Liverpool Street, making it a popular area for commuters. The town has a population of approximately 10,000.
Council Tax in Waltham Cross (2023/24)
Waltham Cross is in Broxbourne Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,331.25 |
| B | £1,553.12 |
| C | £1,774.99 |
| D | £1,996.87 |
| E | £2,440.62 |
| F | £2,884.37 |
| G | £3,328.12 |
| H | £3,993.74 |
What will my Waltham Cross solicitor do?
For the purchase of a house or flat, the property lawyer will handle all the legal elements of buying a property. This means carrying out comprehensive due diligence on the property, such as raising enquires, obtaining searches from relevant authorities, such as Broxbourne Council and completing the registration of your ownership.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Waltham Cross conveyancing solicitors may carry out checks for leasehold issues, such as excessive service charges and ground rents.
Are you purchasing a home with a mortgage?
Whether you are buying a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) or buying a new build property, your solicitor must also complete legal work for the lender.
If your conveyancer isn't accepted on your lender's panel, it may take weeks longer to purchase your property.
We work with lawyers who can represent the vast majority of building societies, banks and lenders, from major banks like Co-operative Bank to smaller, specialist lenders including Bluestone Mortgages - facilitating a quicker completion of your transaction.
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We can help home movers in Waltham Cross with the conveyancing for:
When buying a house or flat in a Waltham Cross conservation area, your solicitor or licensed conveyancer will need to check for covenants and restrictions, which could include tree preservation orders (TPOs), and rubbish disposal issues. Conservation areas in Waltham Cross and the Broxbourne local authority include:Buying a house or flat in a conservation area
There are more than 500,000 listed buildings across the country - around 270 of which are in Broxbourne Council. Listed buildings in and around Waltham Cross include: Buying a listed building is not a decision to be taken lightly. Our expert solicitor panel will advise you on the commitments a listed building owner must make. Examples include consent for additions like solar panels, and an obligation to maintain and preserve the property to prevent deterioration. Read more:Listed buildings
The legal process when buying a shared ownership property will involve acquiring a share in a property from a housing association. Buying a shared ownership property is more complex than a straightforward purchase, because all shared ownership properties are leasehold. With extensive specialist experience, Quittance's panel of expert solicitors can help you with your shared ownership purchase or staircasing.Shared Ownership
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Selling a property in Waltham Cross
When you begin the process to sell a Waltham Cross home, your lawyer will first arrange all the necessary documentation, including the title deeds and assorted property information forms.
The lawyer's role involves resolving issues like a landlord dispute and answering enquiries from the buyer's solicitor.
Your solicitor will also communicate effectively with the other parties, including estate agents, landlords and lenders, to confirm that the home move completes without a hitch.I am selling a leasehold property in Waltham Cross - what do I need to know?
The legal work for a leasehold property is much more involved than for a freehold property.
The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Waltham Cross must carry out additional legal work, including obtaining the latest service charge and ground rent statement, through to details of planned major works.
To help mitigate the delays involved in selling a leasehold property, It is highly recommended that the vendor contact a conveyancer as early in the process as possible, ideally before putting the property on the market.
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Remortgage in Waltham Cross
The current Bank of England base rate is 5.25% (22 January, 2025)
Before you instruct, you should verify your remortgage solicitor's lender panel membership.
We work with remortgage solicitors who are on the legal panels of over 100 building societies and banks, so whether you are switching to a 25-year mortgage from Bank of Ireland or moving to a shared ownership mortgage with Barnsley Building Society, we can help.
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Transferring Equity in Waltham Cross
Whether you are buying out an ex-spouse after a divorce, inheritance tax (IHT) planning or transferring the ownership of a property (in part or in full) to your children, a transfer of equity is required. Your lawyer will deal with the legal work for a low, fixed fee.
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How much are conveyancing fees in Waltham Cross?
When comparing solicitors' fees, conveyancing quotes may include several unfamiliar terms and concepts:
Legal fees
These fees are what your solicitor charges you for the legal services they provide during your property transaction. Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.
Disbursements
Disbursements are fees that your solicitor will have to pay on your behalf for third-party services. Examples of disbursements include Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.
Is it a fixed fee quote?
If you are comparing quotes, make sure you question any charges not set out in your initial quote. Some solicitors' quotes may include additional charges in their terms and conditions. This can lead to an inflated final bill.
