Find a Lender-Approved Local Conveyancer in Brantham

Ready to buy a new home? Find a law firm approved by your lender.

FACT : Brantham Conveyancing Solicitors Know more about Conveyancing in Brantham

5 reasons to use our service to help you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Brantham

  • 1 Using a local Solicitor on the whole means that you will receive a more personal touch. Sometimes when dealing with a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.
  • 2 Brantham conveyancer are the linchpin to a successful Brantham conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 3 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these organisations are often based hundreds of miles away with limited understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Brantham
  • 4 There is a strong possibility the other side’s solicitors are based in Brantham - if so sets of solicitors will be less confrontational
  • 5 Our site offers most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory listing mortgage company approved law practices delivering conveyancing in Brantham regulated and authorised by the SRA or CLC.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Brantham since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Brantham

I am nearing exchange of contracts for my ground floor flat in Brantham and the estate agent has just telephoned to warn that the purchasers are swapping property lawyer. The excuse is that the lender will only engage with property lawyers on their conveyancing panel. Why would a big named mortgage company only engage with certain solicitors rather the firm that they want to appoint to handle their conveyancing in Brantham ?

UK lenders have always had an approved set of law firms they are content to work with, but in recent years big names such as Yorkshire Building Society, have reviewed and reduced their conveyancing panel– in some cases removing conveyancing firms who have represented them for more than 15 years.

Mortgage companies justify this action to a rise in fraud as the reason for the pruning – criteria have been stiffened as a smaller panel is easier to keep an eye on. Banks tend not to reveal how many solicitors have been dropped, claiming the information is commercially sensitive, but the Law Society says it is being contacted daily by practices that have been removed from panels. Some are unaware that they have been dropped until contacted by a borrower who has instructed them as might be the situation in your buyers' case. The buyers are unlikely to have any sway in the decision.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Brantham. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Brantham

    Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided.

I have been on the look out for a flat up to £245,000 and found one round the corner in Brantham I like with amenity areas and station in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 61 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Brantham for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?

Should you need a mortgage the shortness of the lease will likely be an issue. Reduce the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the premises for a minimum of twenty four months you can request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor concerning this.

Am I right to be wary about brokers that I am dealing with are suggesting an online conveyancing firm rather than a High Street Brantham conveyancing firm?

As with many professional services, often recommendations from relatives can be most helpful. Yet there are many players in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, mortgage brokers and mortgage companies may put forward lawyers to select. On occasion the lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but occasionally there may be a commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You are free to appoint your preferred conveyancer. You need to be aware that most lenders have an approved list of solicitors you must use for the mortgage related work in your home move.

My father-in-law has urged me to instruct his lawyers for conveyancing in Brantham. Should I choose my own solicitor?

There are no two ways about it the ideal way to find a conveyancing practitioner is to have guidance from friends or relatives who have actually used the conveyancer you're are thinking of instructing.

Me and myhusband and I are in the market for a value for money conveyancing solicitor in Brantham to buy a apartment. I really don't want to get ripped off and there are plenty Brantham conveyancing solicitors to pick from...how do I know which one is best to select?

If you have not used a property lawyer before, a personal recommendation from relatives or friends is a preferable starting point and is often the best indicator of quality. As an alternative option, do review the client testimonials published on your conveyancer’s website or use our search tool to select a conveyancing lawyer in Brantham.

Last updated

Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Brantham regulated by the SRA

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

  • Mather & Co, Hill House, Grove Hill, Langham, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5PJ
  • Tinkler Solicitors, Second Floor, Sproughton House, Sproughton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3AW

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Brantham?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding purchasing and selling property and cover conveyancing countrywide as well as Brantham. When appointed a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you should:
  • Be supplied with an honest and lawful service.
  • Receive a high standard of legal services.
  • Have your matters dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Be provided with a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your specific needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Have a speedy, independent and comprehensive service where making a complaint about your conveyancing in Brantham about your conveyancing in Brantham.

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Brantham 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 parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the lender (where relevant)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Agreeing amendments to the draft Transfer
  • Communicating with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the buyer and the home loan (where relevant) at the Land Registry.

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

© Crown copyright material is reproduced with the permission of Land Registry under delegated authority from the Controller of HMSO.