Conveyancing in Wickford
The conveyancing process ensures the legal transfer of property from the seller to the buyer. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Wickford, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Wickford and throughout Basildon 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: Basildon, Colchester and Southend On Sea
Buying property in Wickford
Wickford is a town in the Basildon district of Essex known for its historic market and a good variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants. Wickford Memorial Park, with its range of recreational facilities, is a popular spot among locals.
Wickford railway station provides services to London Liverpool Street, Southend Victoria, and other destinations, making the town popular with commuters. With a friendly community feel and good local amenities, Wickford is an appealing place to call home. Its population stands around 33,000.
Council Tax in Wickford (2023/24)
Wickford is in Basildon District Council.
Band | Amount |
---|---|
A | £1,375.32 |
B | £1,604.54 |
C | £1,833.76 |
D | £2,062.98 |
E | £2,521.42 |
F | £2,979.86 |
G | £3,438.30 |
H | £4,125.96 |
What does a Wickford conveyancing solicitor do?
A conveyancer guides the buyer through the legal aspects of a home purchase.
They will order searches, raise questions for the seller's solicitor, review the lease (if applicable) and ensure that post-purchase requirements, such as paying SDLT, are completed.
In addition to standard searches, Wickford conveyancing solicitors may carry out flood risk assessments due to large low-lying areas, and potential for London's green belt issues.
Purchasing a property with a mortgage?
When you buy a property with a mortgage, the bank or building society must check the property meets their criteria for lending.
If your conveyancing solicitor is not on your chosen mortgage provider's panel, your purchase could take significantly longer to complete and incur the cost of an additional solicitor to act for the lender.We work with conveyancers who can represent the vast majority of mortgage lenders, so you can complete your purchase without delay.
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Conveyancing for buying a property
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We can also help Wickford home buyers with the legal work for:
When you purchase a property in a Wickford conservation area, your conveyancing solicitor will need to check for potential planning issues, e.g. lack of consent for an outbuilding, and lapsed approvals. Conservation areas in Wickford and the Basildon local authority include:Conservation areas
Somewhere in the region of half a million listed buildings exist across the country, and around 130 of which are in Basildon District Council. Listed buildings and properties in and near to Wickford include: There are many additional things to consider when buying a listed building. Examples of the obligations placed upon listed building owners include regular upkeep, and consent for any alterations that might change the character of the property. Our expert conveyancing solicitor panel will advise you on the legal duties your ownership will impose. Read more:Listed buildings
Selling a house or flat in Wickford
At the start of the property selling process in Wickford, your conveyancing solicitor will compile key documents, including the title deeds and ID forms, and help you fill out this paperwork.
The lawyer will advise on enquiries sent by the buyer's conveyancer, resolve any potential issues and handle the mortgage redemption. Your solicitor will communicate effectively with the other parties, like agents, managing agents and lenders, confirming that the transfer of ownership is completed successfully.Does the conveyancing for selling leasehold take longer?
Yes, compared to freehold conveyancing. The conveyancing for selling leasehold houses or flats can take much longer.
The solicitor acting for the buyer must review these documents, including management company information. Delays are usually caused by the time needed by to source this information.
It could take several weeks to collect the managing agent's information if it is difficult to contact the agent responsible for managing the property, so your lawyer should start this process as soon as possible.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing in Wickford
The base interest rate is 4.5% (18 February, 2025)
Before instructing, your solicitor must be able to act for your lender.
We work with solicitors who are approved members of the majority of banks and building societies, so whether you are switching to a 5-year fixed rate from Leeds Building Society or moving to a guarantor mortgage with Holmesdale Building Society, we can help.
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Transfer of equity in Wickford
If you want to reduce or increase your ownership share of your property, whether you are tax planning for the future, transferring the ownership of your property to a child or adding a new partner to your property's title, a transfer of equity is required.
Your property lawyer can handle the legal work for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much does conveyancing cost in Wickford?
Getting an online quote for conveyancing takes moments - but understanding what is and isn't included in the quote can be challenging.
Legal fees
The conveyancing quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete. Conveyancing fees are paid to your conveyancer for the legal work that they complete during your transaction.
Disbursements
Disbursements are third-party costs paid by your solicitor on your behalf. Third-party disbursements include Stamp Duty and property searches.
Check what's included in your quote
When you compare conveyancing quotes, watch out for additional charges. Some solicitors' quotes include extra costs in their terms and conditions. This can lead to a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote.