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Top reasons to let us assist you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Chelmsford

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Chelmsford is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often based many kilometers away with little appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Chelmsford
  • 3 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Chelmsford are familiar with the local issues peculiar to Chelmsford and therefore you may benefit from better advice and speedier conveyancing.
  • 4 Chelmsford conveyancing lawyers will acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 5 This site is the first site offering you the ability to check that your property ownership legalities in Chelmsford will be conducted by a law firm on your mortgage lender’s authorised panel.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Chelmsford since January 2025*

Transfer

of semi-detached premises, Steamer Terrace, CM1 1QP completing on 20/01/2025 at a price of £427,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

Transfer

of semi premises, Primrose Hill, CM1 2RH completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £305,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

Sale

of semi residence, Navigation Road, CM2 6HD completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £275,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, setting up the completion formalities

Transfer

of terraced property, Ruskin Road, CM2 6HN completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £365,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion, obtaining official copies of the title

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Chelmsford

Do lenders provide you with an approved list of Chelmsford conveyancing solicitors? How do you know who is on the RBS conveyancing panel?

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

I require expedited conveyancing in Chelmsford as I have pressure to sign on the dotted line inside 3 weeks. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are are a cash buyer you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no solicitor would advise that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Chelmsford the following are instances of what can arise and therefore affect future mortgageability: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...

I bought my house on 12 March and my personal details is not yet on the land registry website. Need I be worried? My conveyancing solicitor in Chelmsford said it should be concluded in less than a month. Are transfers in Chelmsford uniquely lengthy to register?

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Chelmsford registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timeframes can differ according to the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry must send notices to any 3rd parties. At present approximately 80% of such applications are fully dealt with within 12 days but some can be subject to extensive hold-ups. Registration is effected once the new owner has moved in to the premises therefore registration formalities is not typically primary concern yet if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your lawyers must communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Chelmsford is where the house is located. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Chelmsford are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Chelmsford you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Chelmsford may ascertain 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.

Is it best to appoint a Chelmsford conveyancing solicitor based in the location that I am purchasing? I have an old university friend who can deal with the conveyancing but his firm is located a couple of hundredkilometers drive away.

The benefit of a high street Chelmsford conveyancing firm is that you can visit the firm to sign paperwork, hand in your identification documents and pester them where appropriate. Having local Chelmsford know how is a plus. That being said nothing is more important than finding someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If you know people who used your friend and they were impressed that must trump using an unfamiliar Chelmsford conveyancing solicitor just because they are local.

I've found a house that appears to meet my requirements, at a great figure which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently been informed that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Chelmsford. Conveyancing solicitors have are about to be instructed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Chelmsford are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. We note that you are buying in Chelmsford so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Chelmsford conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions such as obtaining the landlord’spermission to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a contribution towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the house is part of an estate. Your conveyancer should report to you on the legal implications.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Chelmsford - A selection of Questions you should ask before buying

    On the whole the cost for major works are not built into the maintenance charges, although there some managing agents in Chelmsford ask leasehold owners to pay into a sinking fund created for the specific intention of building a fund for major works. Does the lease have in excess of 82 years left? The best form of lease arrangement is a share of the freehold. In this situation the lessees enjoy control and notwithstanding that a managing agent is frequently retained if it is bigger than a house conversion, the managing agent is directed by the tenants.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Chelmsford

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Chelmsford practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • 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 firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Chelmsford specialising in commercial conveyancing in Chelmsford. This may include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • 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

Residential 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

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

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