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Reasons to use our Abridge conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Abridge conveyancers have a crucial advantage when it comes to Abridge conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can affect your sale or purchase
  • 2 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Abridge is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 3 Abridge property lawyers work in partnership with Abridge estate agents, property finders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is offered to clients every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 4 Abridge conveyancing lawyers are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 5 The companies listed on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Abridge since January 2025*

Sale

of house residence, Alderwood Drive, RM4 1DJ completing on 14/01/2025 at a price of £710,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, securing official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

Transfer

of apartment Pyrles Lane IG10 2NH, at purchase amount of £355,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges

Transfer

of semi premises, Highgrove Close, IG10 2FD completing on 15/01/2025 at a price of £525,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, securing official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

Sale

of terraced residence, Stapleford Road, RM4 1ER completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £515,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, ordering official copies of the title, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Abridge

Why is leasehold purchase conveyancing in Abridge costs more?

Abridge leasehold conveyancing transactions usually involve additional investigations than freeholds including investigating the Lease, liaising with the Landlord such as serving relevant notices on the Landlord or managing agent, obtaining up-to-date service charge and management information, obtaining Landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts and formation documents.

I am assisting my niece sell her property in Abridge. Does the conveyancer commission an EPC or it is for the seller to coordinate?

After the demise of Home Information Packs, energy performance certificates was retained a required component of moving house. An energy performance certificate needs to be commissioned before the property is marketed. This is not a task that solicitors ordinarily arrange. Where you are using a Abridge conveyancing solicitor they might be willing to arrange EPC’s due to their contacts with reputable local energy assessors

We were going to get a DIP from Barclays this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Barclays recommend any Abridge solicitors on the Barclays conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?

You will need to appoint Abridge solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Barclays conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Barclays through the process.

It is unclear whether my mortgage offer obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date. I have telephoned my Abridge bank branch on numerous occasions and was informed it wasn't a problem and they would lend. My Abridge conveyancing solicitor - who is on the bank conveyancing panel- telephoned to say that they refuse to lend based on their specific requirements. Who do I believe?

Your property lawyer has to follow the CML Handbook section two specifications for your bank. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the bank will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the bank to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years remaining.

I acquired my house on 8 May and my personal details is not yet registered. Should I be concerned? My conveyancing solicitor in Abridge advises it should be registered in less than a month. Are titles in Abridge particularly slow to register?

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Abridge registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can adjust depending on the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry must send notices to any other persons or bodies. Currently approximately 80% of submission are fully dealt with within 12 days but occasionally there can be longer hold-ups. Historically registration takes place after the buyer is living at the premises so registration formalities is not usually top priority yet if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers could contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Abridge is where the house is located. Can you offer any opinion?

Flying freeholds in Abridge are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Abridge you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Abridge may ascertain 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 premises.

Given that I will soon part with hundreds of thousands of pounds on a terraced house in Abridge I wish to talk to a solicitor about myhouse move ahead of instructing the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?

This is something that we encourage - we would be delighted to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the conveyancer who will be doing your property ownership legalities in Abridge.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is unique person, not a file reference. The solicitors that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are provided with for your conveyancing in Abridge should be the figure that you end up paying.

Helen (my wife) and I may need to sub-let our Abridge ground floor flat temporarily due to a career opportunity. We used a Abridge conveyancing practice in 2004 but they have closed and we did not have the foresight to get any guidance as to whether the lease allows us to sublet. How do we find out?

A small minority of properties in Abridge do contain a provision to say that subletting is only permitted with prior consent from the landlord. The landlord is not entitled to unreasonably refuse but, in such cases, they would need to see references. Experience suggests that problems are usually caused by unsatisfactory tenants rather than owner-occupiers and for that reason you can expect the freeholder to take up the references and consider them carefully before granting consent.

I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord to extend my lease without any joy. Can I make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Abridge conveyancing firm to act on my behalf?

in cases where there is a absentee landlord or if there is dispute about what the lease extension should cost, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to decide the amount due.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Abridge residence is 201 & 201a St. Barnabas Road in October 2013. The Tribunal decided that the price to be paid by the Applicants for the freehold interest is £20,071. This case affected 2 flats. The unexpired lease term was 69.26 years.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Abridge regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Abridge but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Hunter Price Kahn Limited, Grangewood House, 43 Oakwood Hill, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3TZ
  • Kim Betts & Co, 231a High Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1AD
  • Silverman Peake Llp, 66 Fairview Drive, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6HS
  • Taylors Legal, 184 Manor Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5PZ
  • Stapley & Co, 141a High Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4LT

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Abridge regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Abridge with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Abridge. This may include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Hunter Price Kahn Limited, Grangewood House, 43 Oakwood Hill, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3TZ
  • Kim Betts & Co, 231a High Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1AD
  • Silverman Peake Llp, 66 Fairview Drive, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6HS
  • Taylors Legal, 184 Manor Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5PZ
  • Stapley & Co, 141a High Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4LT

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Abridge regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Abridge but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Verbatim Property Lawyers Ltd, 455 High Road, IG8 0XE
  • Alex Symeon Limited, 95A Beamish Close, CM16 6JW
  • Suriya & Douglas, Suite B, 7th Floor, Charter House, IG1 1UF

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

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