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Reasons to use our Ongar conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more personalised service. Online forums often suggest that in appointing a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 2 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Ongar is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 3 Ongar conveyancer are the linchpin to a successful Ongar home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 4 The Ongar conveyancing practitioners that are listed are committed to providing value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in Ongar
  • 5 Conveyancer conveyancing firms have extremely good personal connections with Ongar selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Ongar since December 2025*

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Disposal

of terraced property, Mayflower Way, CM5 9AZ completing on 15/12/2025 at a price of £665,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: ordering official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

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Sale

of detached residence premises, Longfields, CM5 9DF completing on 12/12/2025 at a price of £540,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties

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Sale

of terraced property, Woodland Way, CM5 9EP completing on 12/12/2025 at a price of £612,500. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, ordering official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

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Sale

of house residence, Second Avenue, CM15 0HH completing on 12/12/2025 at a price of £830,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Ongar

Is the fact that my solicitor in Ongar is not listed on my lender's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the quality of the firm’s conveyancing?

That is most likely a wrong assumption to make. There are plenty of reasonable explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator indicated 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 5 reasons are as follows: (1) low volume of transactions (2) the solicitor is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. If you are concerned you should contact the Ongar conveyancing practice and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your lender.

When reading consumer advice sites for an affordable lawyer in Ongar, many comment that I must instruct a CQS kitemarked solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?

Ongar Conveyancing Quality Scheme practices have obtained certification under the Law Society's Scheme (CQS) The Law Society created CQS to promote high standards in the in the legal transfer of properties. CQS helps consumers to recognise solicitor firms that provide a quality residential conveyancing. Ongar is one of the many areas in England and Wales in which CQS have offices. The conveyancing scheme requires law firms to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-reporting, spot checks and annual reviews in order to maintain CQS status. It is open only to members of the Law Society who meet the demanding standards set by the scheme and has the support of the Association of British Insurers.

What does a local search inform me regarding the house I am buying in Ongar?

Ongar conveyancing often starts with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company for example Searches UK The local search plays a central part in most Ongar conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any unpleasant surprises after you move into your new home. The search will provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject areas.

How does conveyancing in Ongar differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Ongar contact us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is built. This is because builders in Ongar typically acquire 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 Ongar or who has acted in the same development.

I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Ongar ahead of instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor has said that some banks will not give a loan on a flying freehold property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different instructions from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can check with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Ongar. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I am looking into buying my first house which is in Ongar and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Ongar. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Ongar area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Ongar. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Ongar

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Ongar with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • Foskett Marr Gadsby & Head Llp, 181 High Street, Epping, Essex, CM16 4BQ
  • Rainer Hughes, Oak House, 46 Crossways, Shenfield, Essex, CM15 8QY
  • Kennard Wells Solicitors, 84a High Street, Epping, Essex, CM16 4AE

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Ongar regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Ongar specialising in commercial conveyancing in Ongar. This could include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Foskett Marr Gadsby & Head Llp, 181 High Street, Epping, Essex, CM16 4BQ
  • Rainer Hughes, Oak House, 46 Crossways, Shenfield, Essex, CM15 8QY
  • Kennard Wells Solicitors, 84a High Street, Epping, Essex, CM16 4AE

Planning law solicitors in Ongar regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Ongar with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • Foskett Marr Gadsby & Head Llp, 181 High Street, Epping, Essex, CM16 4BQ

Neighboring Locations

Ongar
Shenfield

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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