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5 reasons to let us help you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Chadwell St Mary

  • 1 Notwithstanding what other lawyers advise it may be necessary to attend your lawyer to sign contracts. There are enough parties involved in a conveyancing transaction without having to add the postman into the mix.
  • 2 Chadwell St Mary conveyancing lawyers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 3 Chadwell St Mary solicitor are the key to a successful Chadwell St Mary conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 4 Chadwell St Mary conveyancers work in conjunction with Chadwell St Mary estate agents, house builders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is offered to home movers every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 5 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Chadwell St Mary is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Chadwell St Mary since August 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Chadwell St Mary

Can the conveyancing practitioners identified through your search tool execute auction conveyancing in Chadwell St Mary?

We know of a few auction practitioners we can connect you with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Chadwell St Mary is one of the many areas of in which our lawyers are based.

Do lawyers request money on account for conveyancing in Chadwell St Mary?

If you are buying a property in Chadwell St Mary your solicitor will ask you to provide them with funds to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. Normally this is needed to cover the fees of the Local Authority Search. If any deposit is payable against the sale price then this will be required shortly in advance of contracts are exchanged. The final balance that is due will be payable a few days ahead of the completion date.

This question may be naive but I am new to the process as FTB of a ground floor flat in Chadwell St Mary. Do I pick up the keys to the house on completion from my solicitor? If so, I will use a local conveyancing solicitor in Chadwell St Mary?

On the day of completion you will not be required to attend the conveyancers office in Chadwell St Mary. Your solicitors will transfer the purchase money to the vendor’s solicitors, and shortly after the monies have arrived, you should be invited to receive the keys from the Estate Agents and start moving into the property. Usually this happens early afternoon.

It is not clear whether my lender requires a lease extension. I have telephoned my Chadwell St Mary building society branch on various occasions and was informed it wasn't an issue and they would lend. My Chadwell St Mary conveyancing solicitor - who is on the lender conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told they would not lend in accordance with their specific requirements. Who do I believe?

Provided that the solicitor is on the mortgage company approved list, they must comply with the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook requirements for the lender. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the lender 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 lender to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years left on the lease.

I have finally had an offer on a maisonette in Chadwell St Mary agreed to, the sellers do nevertheless have a connected purchase. The sellers have offered on a flat, however it’s not yet agreed to, and are looking at other properties booked. I have instructed a bricks and mortar conveyancing solicitor in Chadwell St Mary. What do I do now? At what point should I apply for the mortgage with Co-operative?

It is understandable to have concerns where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to incur expenses too early (mortgage application is approx £1k, then survey, Chadwell St Mary conveyancing search charges, etc). The first course of action is to check that your conveyancing practitioner is on the Co-operative approved list. Concerning the next phase this very much dictated by the circumstances of your case, attraction to this property and on the state of the market. During a buoyant market some buyers will apply for a home loan with Co-operative and pay for the valuation and only if it was satisfactory would they ask their lawyer to move forward with the conveyancing in Chadwell St Mary.

I purchased my flat on 4 May and my personal details is not yet on the land registry website. Any reason for this? My conveyancing solicitor in Chadwell St Mary expressed confidence that it should be formalised inside ten days. Are titles in Chadwell St Mary particularly slow to register?

There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Chadwell St Mary registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timeframes can vary depending on who lodges the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry have to notify any other persons or bodies. Currently in the region of three quarters of submission are fully addressed in less than three weeks but some can be subject to longer hold-ups. Historically registration is effected once the buyer is living at the property thus 'speed' is not always primary concern but if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your solicitor must speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Chadwell St Mary is where the house is located. Can you offer any assistance?

Flying freeholds in Chadwell St Mary are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Chadwell St Mary you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Chadwell St Mary may decide 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 residence.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Chadwell St Mary. I've land on a site which seems to have the perfect solution If it is possible to get all this stuff done via email that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Chadwell St Mary regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Chadwell St Mary specialising in commercial conveyancing in Chadwell St Mary. This will likely include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Hattens Solicitors, 90 Orsett Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5ER
  • Cumming & Riley, 11a High Street, Grays, Essex, RM17 6NB
  • M. Reynolds Partnership Solicitors, 24 London Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5XY
  • Attwood & Co, 20 London Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5XY
  • F S Law Solicitors & Advocates, 27 Milton Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2RF

Domestic conveyancing in Chadwell St Mary normally consists of the following:

  • Solicitor instructed by the buyer once the offer has been accepted
  • Checking the title unregistered or registered
  • Ordering Chadwell St Mary property searches with respect to the title
  • Reviewing draft contract pack and other documentation collated by the vendor’s solicitor
  • Submitting questions with the vendor’s solicitor
  • Negotiating the purchase agreement
  • Reviewing replies supplied by the owner to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (if applicable)
  • Drawing up 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)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Completion of and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the change in ownership and the mortgage (where appropriate) at the Land Registry.

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Chadwell St Mary is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the bank (if relevant)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Negotiating adjustments to the the Transfer deed
  • Communicating with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing funds to relevant parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the buyer and the mortgage (where applicable) at the HM Land Registry.

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

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