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Selecting the right solicitor is the most important decision when it comes to your Chelmsford conveyancing

Main reasons to let us assist you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Chelmsford

  • 1 Chelmsford solicitor are the linchpin to a successful Chelmsford home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 2 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Chelmsford have a grasp oflocal issues specific to Chelmsford and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and faster conveyancing.
  • 3 The organisations identified on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.
  • 4 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor generally results in a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.
  • 5 Personal touch together with a wealth of experience are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Chelmsford home moves can become a lot more protracted due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with strive to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Chelmsford since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Chelmsford

I am in the throes of changing my current homeowner home loan to a Buy to Let Barnsley Building Society mortgage. I have been informed by my broker that I need a solicitor for this. I spoke to my previous Chelmsford conveyancing solicitor who who completed the conveyancing when I originally acquired the property. The fee calculation issued of £550 has taken me by surprise as its a refinance than a sale or purchase.

The quote is slightly on the high side. If you shop around you might get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by as much as £125. On the other hand, assuming were satisfied with the service the firm gave you couldlive to rue choosing an a cheaper solicitor. Don't forget to be sure that the conveyancer can represent Barnsley Building Society. You can utilise our search tool to get a quote a Chelmsford conveyancing firm on the Barnsley Building Society approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Chelmsford.

Are the Chelmsford conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the TSB conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by TSB?

Chelmsford conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the TSB conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from TSB directly.

I require fast conveyancing in Chelmsford as I have pressure to sign on the dotted line in less than 2 weeks. A mortgage is not required. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

If.Given you are not getting a home loan you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no law firm would advise that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Chelmsford the following are instances of issues that can arise and therefore impact the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Fees, Overdue Grants, Road Schemes,...

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Chelmsford. I've discover a web site which appears to be the perfect answer If there is a chance to get all the legals done via phone that would be preferable. Do I need to be wary? What should out be looking out for?

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?

Estate agents have just been given the go-ahead to market my garden apartment in Chelmsford. Conveyancing has not commenced, but I have just received a quarterly service charge invoice – what should I do?

It best that you discharge the service charge as you normally would because all ground rent and service charges will be allotted on completion, so you will be reimbursed by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.

I bought a 1 bedroom flat in Chelmsford, conveyancing formalities finalised 5 years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Corresponding properties in Chelmsford with a long lease are worth £180,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 per annum. The lease ceases on 21st October 2084

You have 59 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £20,900 and £24,200 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive investigations. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information before getting professional advice.

Is it true that a Chelmsford conveyancing company has court proceedings brought against them by a client for not carrying out the right conveyancing searches?

We are not aware of such a Chelmsford conveyancing matter but according to a recent report, clients purchasing a property elsewhere in England successfully sued their conveyancing practitioner as a consequence of development plans to erect a wind farm not being picked up in conveyancing searches.

Where you are contemplating buying a home in Chelmsford It is essential that your solicitor purchase all Chelmsford conveyancing searches required to ensure you have relevant and current information before acquiring a property.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Chelmsford

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Chelmsford practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • Tolhurst Fisher Llp, Marlborough House, Victoria Road South, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1LN
  • Backhouse Solicitors Ltd, 71 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JU
  • Leonard Gray Llp, 72-74 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JY
  • Hill & Abbott Limited, Threadneedle House, 9/10 Market Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1XH
  • Nigel Broadhead Mynard, 32 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2QG

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Chelmsford regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Chelmsford with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Chelmsford. This should include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Tolhurst Fisher Llp, Marlborough House, Victoria Road South, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1LN
  • Backhouse Solicitors Ltd, 71 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JU
  • Leonard Gray Llp, 72-74 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JY
  • Hill & Abbott Limited, Threadneedle House, 9/10 Market Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1XH
  • Nigel Broadhead Mynard, 32 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2QG

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Chelmsford regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Chelmsford but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Dyer And Crowe Limited, 22 Duke Street, CM1 1HL
  • New Homes Law Ltd, 61 New London Road, CM2 0ND

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