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Logical reasons to let us help you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Battlesbridge

  • 1 Battlesbridge conveyancer are the key to a successful Battlesbridge home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 2 The Battlesbridge conveyancing practitioners that we work with are committed to supplying the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in Battlesbridge
  • 3 Battlesbridge conveyancing lawyers will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 4 Notwithstanding what other companies inform you it just might be necessary to pop into your conveyancer to sign documents. There are enough parties involved in a homemove without having to include Royal Mail into the pot.
  • 5 Our site is the only site offering you the ability to ensure that your conveyancing in Battlesbridge will be conducted by a solicitor on your bank authorised panel.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Battlesbridge since August 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Battlesbridge

Why would I use a Battlesbridge conveyancing company when internet based alternatives are cheap by comparison?

To take your time to find shop around for conveyancing costs in Battlesbridge and you should seek a reasonable estimate but don’t become consumed with looking for the lowest priced Battlesbridge conveyancer. Finding the right conveyancer can mark the difference between a smooth and a distressing house move. You need to ensure that you have expert guidance from an experienced lawyer. Emails can't take the place of a telephone discussion and can never replicate a one to one consultation. The firms that we work with will find you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor that will handle your conveyancing from beginning to end, providing a level of continuity that you will never get with an internet conveyancer. Our lawyers will inform you as to headway and keep you informed. If you ever need to call the firm you will be sure who to ask for and they will be sure you are kept fully informed.

We have rather assertive vendors who has suggested a lock out agreement with a non-refundable deposit 10k. Is it wise to enter into such agreements?

This type of arrangement is unusual in Battlesbridge, conveyancers will often try and steer clients away from them as they divert attention from the main conveyancing focus and if you end up having your deposit forfeited then the solicitor is left exposed. Secondly, there is no assurance that just because the owner has entered into a lock out contract they will sell to you. They may be in contravention of the contract if they receive a large enough financial inducement to do so because an aggrieved claimant with the benefit of a exclusivity agreement will still have to show losses as a consequence of the breach and these may not equate the financial upside that your vendor may gain by breaching the contract, however morally condemnable that may be.

My uncle passed away six months ago and as sole heir and executor I was left the property in Battlesbridge. The house had a small mortgage left on it of around £8000. I want to have the title changed into my name whilst I re-mortgage to Clydesdale, pay off the mortgage. Is this allowed?

Given you intend to refinance then Clydesdale will insist on your using a conveyancer on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. Here is link to the Land Registry online guidance around what to do when a property owner dies. This will help you to understand the registration process behind changing the details re the registered title. in your case it would appear that you are effectively purchasing the property from the estate. Your Clydesdale conveyancing panel solicitor pays the new mortgage money into the estate, the estate pays off the old mortgage, the charge is released and you become the owner and the Clydesdale mortgage is registered as a charge at the Land Registry.

Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that could impact a commercial estate in Battlesbridge?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Battlesbridge will carry out a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers expend in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Battlesbridge. The report provides definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Battlesbridge.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Battlesbridge it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately may result in delays to Battlesbridge commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not carried out for residential conveyancing in Battlesbridge.

I am buying a new build flat in Battlesbridge. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Battlesbridge

    If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please supply a car parking plan. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

I was advised by numerous estate agents in Battlesbridge to locate a conveyancer using your seach tool. What’s the financial advantage for Estate Agents to recommend your site over a competitor’s?

We don’t give any financial incentive for pointing buyers and sellers to this site. We found it would be just too difficult to pay a commission because home movers will think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Battlesbridge regulated by the SRA

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

  • Harvey Copping & Harrison Llp, De Burgh House, Market Road, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0BB
  • Salam Law, 18 Barton Close, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5UB
  • Alan Simpson & Co, Mill Court, 19 London Hill, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7HW
  • Todmans S R E, Barringtons, Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EH
  • Esw Legal Limited, 162-168 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7BY

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Battlesbridge regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Battlesbridge with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Battlesbridge. This should include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Harvey Copping & Harrison Llp, De Burgh House, Market Road, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0BB
  • Salam Law, 18 Barton Close, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5UB
  • Alan Simpson & Co, Mill Court, 19 London Hill, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7HW
  • Todmans S R E, Barringtons, Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EH
  • Esw Legal Limited, 162-168 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7BY

Domestic in Battlesbridge is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Checking the title to the premises
  • Conducting Battlesbridge conveyancing searches with respect to the property
  • Considering the draft contract and other papers forwarded by the vendor’s solicitor
  • Submitting questions with the owner’s solicitor
  • Negotiating the purchase contract
  • Examining replies provided by the seller to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (where appropriate)
  • Drafting and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; summarising to the purchaser on the contents of the contract pack, preliminary enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the new ownership and the mortgage (where applicable) at the Land Registry.

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

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