How does conveyancing in Epping differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Epping come to us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is ready to move into. This is because developers in Epping usually buy the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Epping or who has acted in the same development.

How difficult is it to transfer to a new solicitor as I have to appoint one who is on the Barnsley Building Society conveyancing list. I was using a local conveyancing solicitor in Epping round the corner but he is not accepted by Barnsley Building Society

It would be our pleasure to assist you select a conveyancing solicitor in Epping on the Barnsley Building Society panel. Please note that the solicitors that we work with do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Epping. In utilising the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this website, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Epping.

I am using a search engine for the words cheap conveyancing in Epping it reveals numerous conveyancersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the right solicitor for my move?

The best method of finding a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted referral, so enquire of friends and family who have acquired a property in Epping or a respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Epping vary, so it's a good idea to obtain at least three estimates from varying types of solicitors. Be sure to secure confirmation that the fees are fixed.

We expect to complete the disposal of our £200,000 flat in Epping on Wednesday in a week. The freeholder has quoted £372 for Landlord’s certificate, building insurance schedule and 3 years statements of service charge. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge an administration fee for a flat conveyance in Epping?

Epping conveyancing on leasehold apartments often necessitates the buyer’s conveyancer submitting questions for the landlord to address. Although the landlord is under no legal obligation to answer these enquiries the majority will be content to assist. They may charge a reasonable administration fee for answering enquiries or supplying documentation. There is no upper cap for such fees. The average fee for the paperwork that you are referring to is £350, in some situations it exceeds £800. The administration charge required by the landlord must be sent together with a synopsis of rights and obligations in relation to administration fees, without which the charge is not strictly payable. In reality you have little option but to pay whatever is demanded if you want to exchange contracts with the buyer.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Epping - A selection of Questions you should consider Prior to Purchasing

Many Epping leasehold properties will incur a service charge for maintenance of the building invoiced by the management company. Where you acquire the flat you will have to pay this contribution, normally in instalments during the year. This could vary from two or three hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for large purpose-built blocks. There will also be a rentcharge for you to pay yearly, ordinarily this is not a exorbitant sum, say about £50-£100 but you should to enquire it because on occasion it can be surprisingly expensive. Is anyone aware of any major works in the near future that could add a premium to the service charges? You will want to discover as much as you can about the company managing the block as they will either make your life much easier or uncomfortable. As the owner of a leasehold property you are frequently at the mercy of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to daily issues like the tidiness of the communal areas. Enquire of other people what they think of them. On a final note, find out the dates that the service fees are due to the managing agents and specifically what you get for your money.

I am Googling for Epping competitive conveyancing fees. Can I be confident that all the Epping firms that are identified on your directory are on the lender conveyancing panel?

The solicitor and licensed conveyancing practices on our directory have assured us via an online form that they are on the lender panel and agreed to advise us to take down their listing in the event of removal off of the bank panel. To date we have not been informed by either a mortgage company or a member of the public that the data about a specific Epping conveyancing solicitor being on the bank conveyancing panel is not accurate.