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Reasons to use our Ingatestone conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Ingatestone conveyancers work in conjunction with Ingatestone estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is provided to home movers every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible
  • 2 On the balance of probabilities the the conveyancers for the other party are based in Ingatestone - if so both parties are likely to be on good working terms
  • 3 Notwithstanding what other on-line conveyancers say it just might be necessary to pop into your lawyer to sign contracts. There are various parties with engaged in a homemove without needing to add the postman into the pot.
  • 4 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor in the main results in a more personal touch. When using a an online conveyancing factory, your transaction is dealt with by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 5 Our site is the only site that enables you the ability to ensure that your conveyancing in Ingatestone will be conducted by a law firm on your mortgage lender’s conveyancing panel.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Ingatestone since January 2025*

Sale

of terraced property, Maldon Road, CM4 9JG completing on 23/01/2025 at a price of £490,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

Sale

of house residence, Crossby Close, CM15 0TP completing on 21/01/2025 at a price of £490,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, setting up the completion formalities

Transfer

of detached residence property, Queens Gate Mews, CM12 0XL completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £366,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

Sale

of semi property, Connaught Way, CM12 0UN completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £337,500. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Ingatestone

The housing market in Ingatestone is hotting up. What can I do to expedite matters?

First, If you are under time constraints to sign contracts it is advisable to make sure that your solicitor is familiar with the location as they will benefit local relationships and knowledge. It is even conceivable that they would have conducted previoushouses in the same street. Therefore consider using a Ingatestone conveyancing firm. Second, make sure that the lawyer is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is said that nearly one in five of Ingatestone conveyancing transactions are delayed or derailed after discovering a buyer’s conveyancer was not on their mortgage lender’s list of approved solicitors. In many cases this discovery resulted in the legal process being held up by an average of 21 days. It is said that this issue impacts in the region of 100,000 home moves every year. Many Ingatestone conveyancing practices can not act for certain mortgage companies so do check at the outset.

The formalities of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Ingatestone. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I would like to complain about the lender. How does one go about formally complaining?

Almost all lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Team at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are sorted out effectively and efficiently. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service with full details of your complaint.

I've digested plenty of house buying guides, I note that it is considered advisable to get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Ingatestone solicitor - who is on the RBS conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. is that correct?

RBS will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually RBS will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. You may wish to consider appointing your own Ingatestone surveyor to carry out a survey or prepare a home buyers report on the property. It is up to you to satisfy yourself that the property is structurally sound before you buy it. If the survey or report reveals that building work is needed, you should tell your solicitor. You may wish to renegotiate with the seller.

Leeds Building Society have agreed my mortgage in principle, my offer on a property in Ingatestone has been agreed to, what are the next steps?

Your property agent will wish to be advised as to your conveyancing practitioner's details (ensure that the property lawyers are on the bank’s approved list). Contact Leeds Building Society or your financial adviser and finalise any relevant forms. Leeds Building Society will instruct a valuer who will get in touch with the selling agent or vendor to schedule a time for the valuation to take place. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes approximately a fortnight to receive the mortgage offer. Leeds Building Society will send the offer to you and your conveyancing practitioners. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Ingatestone.

I need some expedited conveyancing in Ingatestone as I am faced with pressure to exchange contracts within one month. A home loan is not required. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are are a cash buyer you are at liberty not to have searches carried out although no solicitor would suggest that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Ingatestone the following are examples of what can be revealed and adversely affect the marketability of the property: Enforcement Notices, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Ingatestone?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Ingatestone. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

Am I better off to instruct a Ingatestone conveyancing practitioner who is local to the property I am purchasing? We have a good friend who can conduct the legal formalities but they are based over three hundred miles drive away.

The benefit of a local Ingatestone conveyancing practice is that you can pop in to sign documents, deliver your ID and apply pressure on them where appropriate. Having local Ingatestone know how is a bonus. That being said it's more important to get someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If you know people who used your friend and they were happy that must trump using an unfamiliar Ingatestone conveyancing solicitor solely due to them being local.

What makes a Ingatestone lease unmortgageable?

Leasehold conveyancing in Ingatestone is not unique. All leases are drafted differently and legal mistakes in the legal wording can sometimes mean that certain sections are missing. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:

    Service charge per centages that don't add up correctly leaving a shortfall Clauses dealing with recovering service charges for expenditure on the building or common parts.

A defective lease will likely cause issues when trying to sell a property as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Nationwide Building Society, The Royal Bank of Scotland, and Clydesdale all have very detailed requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease does not cover certain provisions they may refuse to grant the mortgage, forcing the buyer to withdraw.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Ingatestone - Sample of Queries before Purchasing

    What prohibitions exist in the Ingatestone Lease? The answer will be important as a) areas can result in problems for the block as the common areas may start to deteriorate if services are not paid for b) if the tenants have an issue with the managing agents you will want to know about it It would be a good idea to enquire if there is anything that is prohibited in the lease. For instance it is very common in Ingatestone leases that pets are not permitted in certain buildings in Ingatestone. If you like the apartmentin Ingatestone yet your dog is not allowed to make the move with you then you will be presented with a difficult compromise.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Ingatestone

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Ingatestone specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Marks Miller & Co, 92b High Street, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9BT
  • Rainer Hughes, Oak House, 46 Crossways, Shenfield, Essex, CM15 8QY
  • Pwp Solicitors, Cloville Hall, Ship Road, West Hanningfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8XA
  • Landons Solicitors Limited, Landon House, 9 Shenfield Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8AH
  • A S Greenstreet Limited, 86 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0EA

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Ingatestone regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Ingatestone but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Legal Business Property Lawyers Ltd, 16 St Thomas Road, CM14 4DB
  • New Homes Law Ltd, 61 New London Road, CM2 0ND
  • Dyer And Crowe Limited, 22 Duke Street, CM1 1HL

Planning law solicitors in Ingatestone regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Ingatestone with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • Dadds Llp, 51 High Street, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9AX
  • Gepp & Sons Solicitors Llp, 58 New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0PA
  • Hill & Abbott Limited, Threadneedle House, 9/10 Market Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1XH

Neighboring Locations

Chelmsford
Writtle
Ingatestone
Brentwood
Shenfield
Little Burstead
Billericay

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

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