Can I use your services to locate a Conveyancing solicitor in Epping even if I’m not buying or disposing of a house, for example where I wish to acquire a shop in Epping with a mortgage from Bank of Ireland?

Our comparison service is mainly there to get a quote from residential conveyancing solicitors in Epping but we have recorded at the end of this page some Epping commercial conveyancing firms. You should make contact with the company directly to check if they can also act for Bank of Ireland

How does conveyancing in Epping differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Epping approach us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is ready to move into. This is because house builders in Epping typically buy the real estate, 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.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Epping is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Epping are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Epping you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Epping may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.

I am using a search engine for the term on line conveyancing in Epping it brings up many solicitorsin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the right property lawyer for me?

The best method of finding the right conveyancer is via trusted testimonial, so enquire of friends and relatives who have bought a property in Epping or the respected estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Epping differ, so it's advisable to secure at least three estimates from different conveyancers. Be sure to secure confirmation that the fees are fixed.

Are there frequently found deficiencies that you witness in leases for Epping properties?

Leasehold conveyancing in Epping is not unique. All leases are unique and legal mistakes in the legal wording can sometimes mean that certain sections are wrong. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:

Service charge per centages that don't add up correctly leaving a shortfall A duty to insure the building

A defective lease will likely cause problems when trying to sell a property as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Yorkshire Building Society, Skipton Building Society, and Aldermore all have very detailed requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease is problematic they may refuse to provide security, obliging the purchaser to withdraw.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Epping - Sample of Questions you should consider before buying

Is the freehold owned collectively by the tenants? Who are the managing agents? It is important to be aware whether changing the roof or some other significant cost is coming up that will be shared between the leasehold owners and may well dramatically impact the level of the maintenance charges or necessitate a specific invoice.