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Logical reasons to let us help you find a local conveyancing solicitor in Little Burstead

  • 1 Solicitor conveyancing solicitors have valuable personal links with Little Burstead selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 2 Solicitors accustomed to conveyancing in Little Burstead regularly deal withlocal issues specific to Little Burstead and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 3 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these organisations are often located hundreds of miles away with limited understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Little Burstead
  • 4 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Little Burstead is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 5 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor generally means that you will receive a more bespoke service. Sometimes when dealing with a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after 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 Little Burstead since December 2024*

Sale

of semi-detached premises, Greenfields, CM12 9QB completing on 09/01/2025 at a price of £790,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

Sale

of detached residence property, Heath Close, CM12 9NW completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £370,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, setting up the completion formalities

Disposal

of terraced property, School Avenue, SS15 6GH completing on 06/01/2025 at a price of £590,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

Sale

of house residence, Langemore Way, CM11 2BT completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £440,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, securing official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Little Burstead

Can you recommend a Nationwide Building Society allowed Little Burstead conveyancing firm that can complete within 10 days? Am I best advised to unstruct a local Little Burstead practice or an internet comparison site?

We can recommend some very good Little Burstead conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the high street in Little Burstead. Visit a couple of law practices and ask to speak with a conveyancing solicitor for a fee estimate. Discuss your time frames together with your reasons and get a commitment on speed. Choose the lawyer that genuine.

Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Little Burstead is more expensive?

Little Burstead leasehold conveyancing transactions usually involve additional investigations than freeholds including investigating the Lease, liaising with the Landlord such as serving relevant notices on the Landlord or managing agent, obtaining up-to-date service charge and management information, obtaining Landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts and formation documents.

It has been 4 months since my purchase conveyancing in Little Burstead completed. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

I am looking for a ground for flat up to £195,000 and identified one round the corner in Little Burstead I like with amenity areas and transport links nearby, the downside is that it only has 49 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Little Burstead for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a short lease?

Should you need a home loan the shortness of the lease may be a potential deal breaker. Discount the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the property for at least 2 years you can ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor concerning this.

Last September I purchased a leasehold flat in Little Burstead. Do I have any liability for service charges relating to a period prior to my ownership?

In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

Leasehold Conveyancing in Little Burstead - Examples of Questions you should ask Prior to Purchasing

    It is important to be aware if redecorating or some other significant cost is due shortly to be shared amongst the tenants and could well dramatically increase the the maintenance costs or result in a one time invoice. You should be aware that where the lease has less than eighty years it will have adverse implications on the value of the apartment. It is worth checking with your lender that they are willing to lend given the lease term. A short lease means that you will almost definitely have to extend the lease at some point and you need to have some idea of what this will be. For most Little Bursteadlease extensions you would need to own the premises for a couple of years in order to be legally able to extend the lease.

What can I expect to pay for conveyancing in Little Burstead?

The total sum charged for conveyancing in Little Burstead will vary considerably from solicitor to solicitor. In the circumstances it is particularly important that you have a full summary of fees when you first appoint a lawyer. You should also consider asking a few like for like quotes.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Little Burstead

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Little Burstead with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on wrongful eviction

  • Marks Miller & Co, 92b High Street, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9BT
  • Palmers, 19 Town Square, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1BD
  • Mwp Solicitors, Suite 2g, Southgate House, Town Square, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1BN
  • Rainer Hughes, Oak House, 46 Crossways, Shenfield, Essex, CM15 8QY
  • Landons Solicitors Limited, Landon House, 9 Shenfield Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8AH

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Little Burstead regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Little Burstead but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Pcs Legal , 5 The Capricorn Centre, SS14 3JA
  • Dorling Cottrell Limited, Suite 6 Phoenix House, SS14 3EZ
  • Legal Business Property Lawyers Ltd, 16 St Thomas Road, CM14 4DB
  • Chris Allnutt & Co, Ground Floor, Broadway House, SS11 7AD

Planning law solicitors in Little Burstead regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Little Burstead specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including compulsory purchases in Little Burstead
  • Dadds Llp, 51 High Street, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9AX
  • Pure Law Llp, Lutea House, Warley Hill Business Park, The Drive, Great Warley, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3BE

Neighboring Locations

Ingatestone
Billericay
Little Burstead
Basildon
Laindon

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

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