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Top 5 reasons to let us help you find a high street conveyancing solicitor in Havering

  • 1 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Havering regularly deal withlocal concerns specific to Havering and therefore you may benefit from better advice and faster conveyancing.
  • 2 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Havering 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 will expect.
  • 3 Excellent communication and pure property local knowledge are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Havering home moves can be made a lot more complicated because of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 4 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often located many kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Havering
  • 5 Using a a family Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more personal touch. When using a an online conveyancing factory, your transaction is handled by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Havering since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Havering

We are a couple about to sign contracts for a ground floor flat in Havering. We have hit a snag. Our mortgage offer with National Westminster Bank runs out on 22/12/2025 but the sellers are putting forward a completion date of 24/12/2025. Is it possible to extend the loan offer?

The best person to deal with your concern is your solicitors who is in a position to calculate whether he or she is better off negotiating with the lender, seller’s conveyancers, property agents or conceivably all parties taking into account what has gone on in your house move to date.

I have a decision in principle. The lender mentioned the home loan came with free conveyancing. Is the implication that I have to instruct their panel conveyancer as I would much rather use a Havering based conveyancing firm?

You should check but the chances are that appoint one of their panel lawyers where you want the "fee-free" offer. Contact the mortgage company to check if they make available a cash alternative. Some banks have previously offered a £250 cashback as an alternative in which case that money can go towards your preferred conveyancing solicitor near Havering.

I have todaydiscovered that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Havering for a purchase of a leasehold flat 18 months ago. How can I check that the property is in my name in the name of the previous owner?

The easiest method to check if the premises is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Havering conveyancing specialists.

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Havering ahead of appointing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor advised that some mortgage companies tend refuse to grant a mortgage on a flying freehold house.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Havering. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Havering to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

How difficult is it to transfer to a new firm as I have to find one who is on the HSBC Bank conveyancing list. I hired a family conveyancing solicitor in Havering round the corner but she is not approved by HSBC Bank

It would be our pleasure to assist you select a conveyancing solicitor in Havering on the HSBC Bank panel. Please note that the solicitors that we work with do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are fully regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Havering. In utilising search facility on this website, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Havering.

My lawyers in Havering have advised me that no longer have my conveyancing file. At the time of my purchase I took out a mortgage with the bank. Is it case that being on the lender conveyancing panel they need to have retained the file for a number of years?

Different lenders have different requirements but many of the Terms and Conditions of Conveyancing Panel Appointment require the file to be held for a period of 6 years. That being said we have not seen a copy of the bank Conveyancing Panel Terms. It might be worth you contacting the mortgage company directly.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Havering

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Havering practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Capstick Dale & Partners, 224 Main Road, Gidea Park, Romford, Essex, RM2 5HA
  • Sackvilles, 135 High Street, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3YJ
  • Mullis & Peake Llp, 8-10 Eastern Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 3PJ
  • Kenneth Elliott And Rowe Llp, Enterprise House, 18 Eastern Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 3PJ
  • Kenneth Elliott & Rowe, Enterprise House, 18 Eastern Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 3PJ

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Havering regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Havering specialising in commercial conveyancing in Havering. This may include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Capstick Dale & Partners, 224 Main Road, Gidea Park, Romford, Essex, RM2 5HA
  • Just Ask Solicitors Limited, 109 Victoria Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 2LX
  • Sackvilles, 135 High Street, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3YJ
  • Kenneth Elliott & Rowe, Enterprise House, 18 Eastern Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 3PJ
  • Mullis & Peake Llp, 8-10 Eastern Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 3PJ

Planning law solicitors in Havering regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Havering with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including tree preservation orders
  • Kenneth Elliott & Rowe, Enterprise House, 18 Eastern Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 3PJ
  • Kenneth Elliott And Rowe Llp, Enterprise House, 18 Eastern Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 3PJ
  • Mccorry Connolly Solicitors, 8 Holgate Court, 4 -10 Western Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 3JS
  • Pure Law Llp, Lutea House, Warley Hill Business Park, The Drive, Great Warley, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3BE
  • Gh Cornish Llp, First Floor, 34-36 High Street, Barkingside, Essex, IG6 2DQ

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

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