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Main reasons to use our service to help you select a local conveyancing solicitor in Braintree

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Braintree is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 There is a better than average chance that the the lawyers for the other party are based in Braintree - if so both parties are likely to have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 3 Excellent communication together with a wealth of expertise are key benefits that you should value when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Braintree home moves can become significantly more protracted because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed strive to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 4 Conveyancer conveyancing lawyers have extremely good personal connections with Braintree selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 5 The companies shown on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Braintree since May 2026*

Disposal

of semi-detached residence, Bernside, CM7 1HN completing on 18/05/2026 at a price of £425,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, obtaining official copies of the title

Transfer

of terraced property, College Road, CM7 2NY completing on 19/06/2026 at a price of £320,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties

Sale

of terraced premises, Mount Road, CM7 3JB completing on 27/05/2026 at a price of £250,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion, setting up the completion formalities

Purchase

of flat Chadwick Drive CM7 2QX, purchased for £192,000. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Braintree

What happens if my lawyer’s firm is removed from the Nottingham Conveyancing panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Braintree?

First, this is very unlikely to happen. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit at a cost.

A relative pointed out to me me that in buying a property in Braintree there could be a number of restrictions preventing external changes to the property. Is this right?

There are anumerous of properties in Braintree which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to execute external alterations. Part of the conveyancing in Braintree should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

We are aiming to move property in November. Does my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the day of completion. Incidentally, can you put forward a removal company in Braintree. Conveyancing solicitor was organised before I stumbled across this page.

On the afternoon of completion you can pick up the keys from your property agent however this can only be done after the previous owners solicitors advise the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be passed over. After that you will need to tell the removal men that you are ready to move in. We do not suggest a particular removal organisation but can assist you in choosing a residential property solicitor in Braintree or a legal practice that specialises in conveyancing in Braintree.

Is it the case that all Braintree conveyancing solicitors on the Aldermore conveyancing panel are governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?

As solicitors, in order to be on the Aldermore conveyancing panel they would need to be governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. The majority of mortgage companies do list licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such organisation would be regulated by the CLC.

What can a local search reveal about the property we're purchasing in Braintree?

Braintree conveyancing often starts with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for example Searchflow The local search plays an important role in many a Braintree conveyancing purchase; as long as you don’t want any nasty once you have moved into your property. The search will reveal data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant 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 13 subject sections.

I'm buying my first flat in Braintree with the aid of help to buy. The sellers refused to budge the amount so I negotiated 6k of fixtures and fittings instead. The estate agent suggested that I not disclose to my solicitor about the side-deal as it could put at risk my mortgage with the lender. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

What does commercial conveyancing in Braintree cover?

Commercial conveyancing in Braintree incorporates a broad range of services, provided by qualified solicitors, relating to business premises. For instance, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the assignment of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of tenancies.

There are numerous houses in Braintree on unadopted roads. My husband and I are acquiring such a property. Are there any advantages to purchasing a property on a private road?

Braintree conveyancing practices are familiar with conveyancing houseson private. Your property lawyer should review the title to find any rights or responsibilities. In many cases there is a residents association that residents pay into for the upkeep of the road. If one exists, the road will likely be maintained and appear better than council adopted.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Braintree

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Braintree practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Holmes & Hills Llp, Bocking End, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9AJ
  • Cunningtons Llp, Great Square, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1UD
  • Sherwins Limited, Shergroup House, 3-4 Freeport Office Village, Century Drive, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8YG
  • Roland Taylor & Co, 21 West Drive, Wethersfield, Braintree, Essex, CM7 4BT

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Braintree regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Braintree practicing in commercial conveyancing in Braintree. This may include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Holmes & Hills Llp, Bocking End, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9AJ
  • Cunningtons Llp, Great Square, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1UD

Typically, Braintree conveyancing for a sale has some of the following tasks

  • Lawyer instructed by the seller on acceptance of the offer
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Preparing contract and related papers
  • Submitting draft papers to the conveyancing practitioner retained by the purchaser
  • Negotiating contracts and answering further enquires from the purchaser’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Negotiating the transfer document
  • Responding to requisitions submitted by the purchaser’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the sale
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and sending funds to the vendor, the estate agent and redeeming the home loan (where appropriate)

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

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