Can the conveyancing solicitors identified via your search tool perform attended exchange conveyancing in Ongar?
We do have a number of conveyancing experts who can conduct attended exchanges. Please e-mail us to secure a costs illustration and details as to dates.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Ongar. My lender is The Mortgage Works
The Mortgage Works have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 4/6/2025, the requirements read as follows :
There are a variety of conveyancing solicitors in Ongar but how do I know who's good?
It would be unwise to be tempted by the cheapest Ongar conveyancing quote. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in advance.
We are purchasing a terrace house in Ongar. Our aim is to carry out a loft conversion at the house.Will the conveyancing process involve checks to see if these alterations are allowed?
Your property lawyer should check the deeds as conveyancing in Ongar can sometimes reveal restrictions in the title deeds which prevent categories of alterations or need the consent of a 3rd party. Certain extensions call for local authority planning permissions and approval in accordance building regulations. Some areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or impact extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.
Can I be sure that the Ongar conveyancing solicitor on the UBS panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Ongar obtaining recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always advise that you speak with the lawyer carrying out your transaction.
How does conveyancing in Ongar differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Ongar approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is completed. This is because new home sellers in Ongar 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 Ongar or who has acted in the same development.
How simple is it to transfer to a new firm as I have to select a firm on the Chelsea Building Society conveyancing list. I had appointed a local conveyancing solicitor in Ongar five minutes from me but the firm is not accepted by Chelsea Building Society
It would be our pleasure to assist you select a conveyancing solicitor in Ongar on the Chelsea Building Society panel. Please note that the law firms that we work with do not pay us fee if you instruct them and are authorised and regulated by the SRA who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Ongar. Using the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this page, you can compare fees for conveyancing solicitors in Ongar and beyond.
If all goes to plan we aim to complete the sale of our £225,000 garden flat in Ongar in 10 days. The landlords agents has quoted £336 for Certificate of Compliance, building insurance schedule and previous years statements of service charge. Is the landlord entitled to charge an administration fee for a leasehold conveyance in Ongar?
Ongar conveyancing on leasehold maisonettes usually involves the buyer’s solicitor sending enquiries for the landlord to address. Although the landlord is not legally bound to address such questions the majority will be willing to do so. They are at liberty to charge a reasonable administration fee for responding to enquiries or supplying documentation. There is no set fee. The average costs for the paperwork that you are referring to is £350, in some situations it is in excess of £800. The management information fee demanded by the landlord must be accompanied by a synopsis of entitlements and obligations in respect of administration fees, without which the invoice is not strictly payable. Reality however dictates that one has little option but to pay whatever is demanded should you wish to complete the sale of your home.
Leasehold Conveyancing in Ongar - A selection of Queries Prior to buying
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Is anyone aware of any major works anticipated that could add a premium to the maintenance costs? Make sure you discover if the the lease contains any onerous restrictions in the lease. For instance some leases prohibit pets being permitted in in a block in Ongar. If you like the flatin Ongar yet your cat is not allowed to move with you then you will be presented with a hard decision. Does the lease include onerous restrictions?