Conveyancing in Enfield
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring a property from one person to another or the process of securing a mortgage. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Enfield, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped clients in Enfield and throughout London 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: Borehamwood, Loughton, Potters Bar, Waltham Cross, North London and London
Buying property in Enfield
The London Borough of Enfield lies to the northeast of central London bordering the boroughs of Barnet, Haringey and Waltham Forest. Its historic centre is Enfield Town, identified as one of the 35 major centres in Greater London.
The centre has recently undergone major redevelopment to improve the retail facilities and further work is underway to provide new homes.
To the east lies Epping Forest, 2,400 hectares area of ancient woodland and London's largest open green space, and to the north, the National Nature Reserve of Broxbourne Woods.
Council Tax in Enfield (2023/24)
| 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 conveyancing solicitor do?
Your conveyancer will handle all the legal elements of a home purchase.
Your lawyer will raise questions for the seller, order property searches, review the lease (if applicable) and ensure that post-purchase requirements, such as registering the property ownership with the Land Registry, are completed.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Enfield conveyancing solicitors would also undertake checks for issues related to flats, such as spiralling ground rents.
Purchasing with a mortgage?
If you are getting a mortgage, your solicitor will also need to act for the mortgage lender.
If your conveyancing solicitor is not on your mortgage provider's panel, your purchase could take weeks longer to complete and cost you more in the process.Our chosen panel lawyers have established relationships with the majority of mortgage lenders, so your conveyancing will complete sooner.
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We can also help home buyers in Enfield with conveyancing for:
When purchasing a flat or house in a conservation area, your property lawyer will check for potential planning breaches, e.g. roof alterations, and lack of consent for roof lights. Conservation areas in Enfield and the London local authority include Guildhall, New Broad Street and Queen Street.Buying a flat or house in a conservation area
Approximately 500,000 listed properties exist across the country, and around 310 of which are in London Borough of Enfield. Listed buildings and properties in and near to Enfield include: Buying and owning a listed building can be a lot more complicated. Our specialist panel of property solicitors will help you understand the legal duties your ownership will impose. Examples include required consent for landscaping, and an obligation to preserve or restore original windows and doors. Read more:Buying a listed building
Shared ownership conveyancing is the service you will need, when you buy a share in a property from a housing association. Shared ownership conveyancing is more complex, as all properties are leasehold. With years of experience, Quittance's panel of expert solicitors can help you with your shared ownership purchase or staircasing.Shared Ownership Conveyancing
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Selling property in Enfield
For the sale of a house or flat in Enfield, your conveyancer will compile key documents, including the various property information forms and the sale contract.
Duties include responding to enquiries from the buyer's solicitor and resolving issues like missing building regulations. The solicitor will also coordinate with all parties, including agents, managing agents and lenders, ensuring that the move is completed without incident.Does it take longer to sell a leasehold property?
Yes. The legal work for selling a leasehold property usually takes longer.
The buyer's conveyancer must review this leasehold-related paperwork. These could include details of any breaches by other leaseholders and a copy of buildings insurance for the common parts of the property. The time needed by your lawyer to source this information is usually the cause of these delays.
The seller's solicitor should get this underway as soon as possible, because this information can take weeks to collect if it is difficult to contact the landlord or managing agent.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgage conveyancing
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Before you appoint a solicitor, you will need to check that your remortgage solicitor can act for your chosen lender.
Our remortgage panel solicitors can work with 99% of all lenders, so whether you are switching to a 2-year fixed rate from Leeds Building Society or moving to a first time buyer mortgage with Coventry Building Society, our experienced conveyancing team can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Transfer of equity in Enfield
Whether you are adding a new partner to your property's title, estate planning or gifting a home, you'll need the help of a transfer of equity solicitor or licensed conveyancer.
Your legal representative will handle all the required documentation and register the new interest at HM Land Registry for a low, fixed fee.
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How much are solicitors' conveyancing fees in Enfield?
Conveyancing legal fees
Your solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you'll pay when your transaction completes. These fees are what your conveyancer charges you for the tasks they complete on your behalf.
Disbursements
Disbursements are fees that your conveyancer will have to pay on your behalf for third-party services. Third-party disbursements include Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.
Are the conveyancing fees fixed?
Some solicitors' quotes may include additional charges in their terms and conditions. This can mean a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote. Beware of hidden charges not mentioned in the initial conveyancing quote, when comparing quotes.
