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You can try and find the cheapest conveyancing solicitors in Rainham but be careful as you may get what you pay for.

Reasons to use our Rainham conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Rainham regularly deal withlocal issues peculiar to Rainham and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 2 No matter what any other lawyers inform you it could be important to visit your conveyancer to execute contracts. There are enough parties involved in a homemove without needing to include the postman into the pot.
  • 3 Peace of mind comes when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Rainham has a number to pick from, but for a truly dependable and dependable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 4 The companies shown on our directory have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 5 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often located many miles away with limited understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Rainham

Examples of recent conveyancing in Rainham since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Rainham

Do the conveyancing lawyers identified via your search tool execute attended exchange conveyancing in Rainham?

There are a few conveyancing specialists who can conduct personalised exchanges. Please e-mail us to get a fee calculation and details as to dates.

I purchased a terraced Victorian house in Rainham. Conveyancing solicitor acted for me and HSBC Bank. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw two entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold with the exact same address. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?

You should read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Rainham and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also question the position with your conveyancing practitioner who conducted the purchase.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Rainham. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Rainham

    Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme.

I was pointed in your direction by a number of property agents in Rainham to get a quote from a solicitor on your site. Is there a financial inducement for Estate Agents to recommend your site rather than another?

We refuse to offer any commission for pointing buyers and sellers in our direction. We found it would be just too difficult a fee because members of the public would think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I getting any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

In searching the web for the term conveyancing in Rainham it reveals many property lawyerslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable solicitor for my move?

The ideal method of choosing a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted recommendation, so enquire of colleagues and family who have acquired a property in Rainham or the reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Rainham differ, so it's a good idea to request at least three estimates from varying types of companies. Make sure that you clarify that the charges are assured not to escalate.

I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord for a lease extension without any joy. Can I make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Rainham conveyancing firm to represent me?

You certainly can. We can put you in touch with a Rainham conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Rainham residence is 37 Lodge Court High Street in November 2013. the decision of the LVT was that the premium to be paid for the new lease was £25,559 This case related to 1 flat. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 57.5 years.

In relation to leasehold conveyancing in Rainham what are the most common lease problems?

Leasehold conveyancing in Rainham is not unique. Most leases are drafted differently and legal mistakes in the legal wording can sometimes mean that certain provisions are not included. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:

    A provision for the recovery of money spent for the benefit of another party.

You may have difficulties when selling your property if you have a defective lease as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Birmingham Midshires, Barnsley Building Society, and Bank of Ireland all have express conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease is problematic they may refuse to grant the mortgage, forcing the buyer to pull out.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Rainham regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Rainham but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Sanders Solicitors, 18-20 Broadway, Rainham, Essex, RM13 9YW
  • Moss & Coleman, 170-180 High Street, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 6JP
  • Sackvilles, 135 High Street, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3YJ
  • Stanton & Doran, 79 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2AJ
  • Pinney Talfourd Llp, 54 Station Road, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2TU

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

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Rainham but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Cain Associates Llp, 297 The Broadway, DA6 8DG
  • Suriya & Douglas, Suite B, 7th Floor, Charter House, IG1 1UF

Planning law solicitors in Rainham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Rainham practicing in planning law. This could include advice on making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • 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
  • Apex Law Llp, 3 The Pantiles, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5HH
  • Hadfield & Co, 1 Central Avenue, Welling, Kent, DA16 3AX

Neighboring Locations

South Hornchurch
Elm Park
Rainham
Wennington

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

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