My wife and I are about to complete on the purchase of a property in Battlesbridge but as a consequence of damage from some water damage at the property I have was able negotiate recompense from the owner in the sum of three thousand pounds in the form of a deduction in the price. This was going to be addressed as part of amending the contract however Nottingham are not allowing this. Why were they involved?
Your property lawyer being on a Nottingham approved list is required to advise Nottingham of any changes to the purchase price. If you prohibit your property lawyer to notify the price change to Nottingham then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Nottingham and you would have to appoint a new lawyer for your conveyancing in Battlesbridge.
What is the first thing I need to know about purchase conveyancing in Battlesbridge?
You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Battlesbridge or throughout Essex is often a confrontational experience. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there is plenty of opportunity for confrontation between you and others involved in the ownership transfer. For instance, the seller, selling agent and sometimes a lender. Choosing a solicitor for your conveyancing in Battlesbridge should not be taken lightly as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the SOLE party in the process whose responsibility is to protect your legal interests and to keep you safe.
We are witnessing a definite emergence in the "blame" culture- someone has to be at fault for the process taking so long. We recommend that you must always trust your conveyancer ahead of the other parties in the conveyancing process.
A colleague advised me that in purchasing a property in Battlesbridge there may be a number of restrictions affecting the ability to carry out external alterations to a property. Is this right?
We are aware of anumerous of properties in Battlesbridge which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to perform external alterations. Part of the conveyancing in Battlesbridge should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
We were going to get a AIP from Lloyds this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Lloyds recommend any Battlesbridge solicitors on the Lloyds conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?
You will need to appoint Battlesbridge solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Lloyds conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Lloyds through the process.
I had an offer accepted on a property in Battlesbridge on 15/10/2025, valuation was booked 2 days after, all came back fine. Property lawyer appointed, so the only thing outstanding was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Santander and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Santander conveyancing panel. Are Santander entitled to hold back the Mortgage pending the lawyer being on the approved list?
A lender would not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Santander to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Santander conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
I require quick conveyancing in Battlesbridge as I have a deadline to sign on the dotted line in less than 3 weeks. Luckily I do not require a mortgage. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
As you are are a mortgage free purchaser you have the choice not to do searches although no solicitor would recommend that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Battlesbridge the following are examples of issues that can be revealed and therefore affect the marketability of the property: Enforcement Notices, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...
I've found a house that appears to meet my requirements, at a great price which is making it more attractive. I have since been informed that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Battlesbridge. Conveyancing solicitors have are soon to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?
Most houses in Battlesbridge are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. We note that you are buying in Battlesbridge in which case you should be looking for a Battlesbridge conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a leaseholder you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions for example obtaining the freeholder’sconsent to carry out changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a service charge towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the house is part of an estate. Your solicitor will appraise you on the various issues.
I am the registered owner of a 1 bedroom flat in Battlesbridge, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Equivalent flats in Battlesbridge with an extended lease are worth £195,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease ends on 21st October 2089
With only 64 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £14,300 and £16,400 plus professional fees.
The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more comprehensive investigations. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.
Is planning consent required to convert a single dwelling into a couple of appartments in Battlesbridge? This has taken place to a property adjacent to my house in Battlesbridge and was not aware of it happening until after the works were finished.
Planning Permission yes. Building Regulations yes.