Conveyancing in Witham
Conveyancing is the legal process involved when ownership of a property is transferred from the seller to the buyer. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Witham, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Witham and Braintree 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.
Other areas covered: Basildon, Southend On Sea and Thurrock
Buying property in Witham
A town in Essex, Witham offers a range of amenities, including shops, schools, and parks. The town is particularly known for its convenient location, halfway between Colchester and Chelmsford.
Witham railway station is on the Great Eastern Main Line, offering services to London Liverpool Street. This, combined with its proximity to the A12, makes it popular among commuters. With its range of facilities and easy commuting options, Witham has an estimated population of 26,000.
Council Tax in Witham (2023/24)
Witham is in Braintree District Council.
Band | Amount |
---|---|
A | £1,340.25 |
B | £1,563.63 |
C | £1,787.00 |
D | £2,010.38 |
E | £2,457.13 |
F | £2,903.88 |
G | £3,350.63 |
H | £4,020.76 |
What does a Witham property lawyer do?
A property lawyer plays a pivotal role in a purchase. Your solicitor will perform due diligence on the property, including raising enquires of the seller, arranging searches from entities including Braintree Council and registering your property at HMLR.
Witham conveyancing solicitors could also undertake flood risk assessments due to large low-lying areas, and potential for London's green belt issues.
Are you buying a home with a mortgage?
During the conveyancing process, your solicitor also has to take care of legal matters for the mortgage lender. Lender panel approval means your solicitor can represent the interests of your lender.
More than 100 banks and specialist lenders have approved our chosen partner solicitors. We can help you complete your Witham transaction smoothly.
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Conveyancing for buying a property
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We have also helped home buyers in Witham with conveyancing for:
When purchasing a flat or house in a conservation area, your lawyer will need to check for restrictions on how you can use the flat or house, e.g. parking issues or rubbish disposal issues. Conservation areas in Witham and the Braintree local authority include Ridgewell, Stisted, Pebmarsh, Bulmer and Earls Colne and White Colne West and East.Buying in a conservation area
There are about half a million listed properties across the country - around 3,240 of which are in Braintree District Council. Listed buildings in and around Witham include: Listed buildings come with complex rules that the owner must adhere to. Examples of the duties that listed building owners face include consent for additions like satellite dishes or external lighting, and . Our specialist panel of solicitors will clarify the additional legal obligations your planned listed building purchase will entail. Read more:Buying a listed building
Leasehold flats
Over 90% of flats in the UK are leasehold. The legal work for leasehold property can take weeks more to complete than a freehold home because there is more work involved and there is greater complexity.
Examples of delays might include anything from slow receipt of the managing agent information to out-of-date contact information for the freeholder.
Completely Moved's expert leasehold solicitors handle hundreds of leasehold transactions a month. Our proactive approach means fewer obstacles.
Selling a property in Witham
When selling a house or flat in Witham, the solicitor will compile key documents, including the sale contract and assorted property information forms, and help you complete these forms. The duties of a seller's solicitor includes overcoming hurdles such as restrictive covenants and responding to the buyer's solicitor's questions.
The solicitor will work with all parties, like agents, lenders and landlords, to help ensure the property sale is completed without incident.Could the sale of a leasehold property be delayed?
Correct, it can take much longer to carry out the conveyancing on leasehold houses or flats, compared to freehold conveyancing.
The buyer's solicitor must review several leasehold-related documents, such as an up-to-date statement of service charges. The time needed by the seller's conveyancer to source this information is commonly the source of delays.
It can take a long time to gather these details if it is difficult to contact the agent responsible for managing the property or they are slow to respond, so the seller's solicitor ought to start this process at the earliest opportunity.
Read more:
Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing
Latest Bank of England base rate now at 4.5% (15 February, 2025)
Make sure you confirm your solicitor's lender panel status before you instruct.
Our partner panel solicitors can work with 99% of all lenders, so whether you are changing to a 2-year fixed rate with Virgin Money or moving to a first time buyer mortgage with Cynergy Bank, our panel solicitors can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Transfer of equity
If you are intending to change the ownership structure of your home, whether you are buying out the equity of a joint owner, inheritance tax planning or giving a property to a family member, you'll need to carry out a transfer of equity. Your property lawyer will complete all the necessary paperwork for a fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much are conveyancing fees in Witham?
Getting a quote takes moments - but understanding what is and isn't included in the quote can be challenging.
Conveyancing fees
Conveyancing fees are paid to your lawyer for the legal work that they complete during your transaction. The conveyancing quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.
Disbursements
Disbursements are third-party costs paid by your solicitor on your behalf. Examples of disbursements include Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), HM Land Registry fees and property searches.
Check what's included in your quote
Beware of hidden fees or extra charges, if you are comparing quotes. Some solicitors' quotes include additional fees in their terms and conditions. This can mean a final bill that is higher than the original quote.