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Reasons to use our Shenfield conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 On the balance of probabilities the other side’s lawyers are located in Shenfield - if so both parties will have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 2 Lawyer conveyancing solicitors have extremely good personal links with Shenfield estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 3 Excellent communication together with pure property experience are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Shenfield property deals can become significantly more stressful as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 4 We are the UKs most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory listing lender approved law practices carrying out conveyancing in Shenfield governed by the SRA or CLC.
  • 5 Regardless other solicitors inform you it just might be important to pop into your conveyancer to execute documents. Too many 3rd parties are already engaged in a homemove without having to include Royal Mail into the equation.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Shenfield since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Shenfield

When reading mumsnet.com for an affordable lawyer in Shenfield, most comment that I should use a CQS assured solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?

The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised quality mark for legal experts in buying or selling property, trusted by some of the UK's leading lenders. In 2011-12 the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Association of British Insurers (ABI). The scheme does not cover licenced conveyancers. Shenfield is one of the many areas of the UK where there are Accredited solicitors.

Various online forums that I have frequented warn that are the number one reason for stalling in Shenfield house deals. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released findings of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the common causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Searches are not likely to feature in any holding up conveyancing in Shenfield.

three months have elapsed since my purchase conveyancing in Shenfield took place. 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 residence 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.

How does conveyancing in Shenfield differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Shenfield come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is built. This is because builders in Shenfield tend to acquire the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Shenfield or who has acted in the same development.

I was recommended by three or four local selling agents in Shenfield to choose a property lawyer on your site. Is there a financial upside for Estate Agents to market your services over and above a competitor’s?

We don’t offer any financial incentive for directing people in our direction. We thought it would be too underhand a fee as members of the public would think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

I am hoping to complete next month on a leasehold property in Shenfield. Conveyancing lawyers inform me that they will have a report out to me within the next couple of days. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Shenfield should include some of the following:

    Repair and maintenance of the property It needs to be made clear to you whether the lease allows you to change or improve aspects of the premises- you must be made aware as to whether it applies to all alterations or just structural alteration, and whether permission is required What options are open to you if an adjoining owner is in violation of a provision in their lease? The physical extent of the premises. This may be the property itself but could also incorporate a roof space or cellar if applicable. if lease provides for a slush account for major works?
For details of the information to be contained in your report on your leasehold property in Shenfield please enquire of your conveyancer in ahead of your conveyancing in Shenfield.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Shenfield - Examples of Queries Prior to Purchasing

    How is the lease structured? Please note that where the lease has less than eighty years it will have adverse implications on the value of the property. It is worth checking with your mortgage company that they are happy with the length of the lease. Leases with fewer than 80 years remaining means that you will most likely have to extend the lease sooner rather than later and it is worth discovering what this will be. Remember, in most cases you will be be obliged to have been the owner of the residence for a couple of years in order to be legally able to exercise a lease extension. The answer will be helpful as a) areas may cause problems in the building as the common areas may begin to deteriorate where maintenance remain unpaid b) if the tenants have a dispute with the running of the building you will wish to have complete disclosure

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Shenfield regulated by the SRA

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

  • Rainer Hughes, Oak House, 46 Crossways, Shenfield, Essex, CM15 8QY
  • Landons Solicitors Limited, Landon House, 9 Shenfield Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8AH
  • Wortley Byers Llp, Cathedral Place, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4ES
  • Sanders Witherspoon Llp, Knight Court, 51 Crown Street, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4BE
  • Pure Law Llp, Lutea House, Warley Hill Business Park, The Drive, Great Warley, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3BE

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Shenfield

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Shenfield specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • Rainer Hughes, Oak House, 46 Crossways, Shenfield, Essex, CM15 8QY
  • Landons Solicitors Limited, Landon House, 9 Shenfield Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8AH
  • Wortley Byers Llp, Cathedral Place, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4ES
  • Sanders Witherspoon Llp, Knight Court, 51 Crown Street, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4BE
  • Bowling & Co (and) S. B. Goodman, The Red House, 8 Red Road, Warley, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 5JE

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Shenfield regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Shenfield with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Shenfield. This could include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Rainer Hughes, Oak House, 46 Crossways, Shenfield, Essex, CM15 8QY
  • Landons Solicitors Limited, Landon House, 9 Shenfield Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8AH
  • Wortley Byers Llp, Cathedral Place, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4ES
  • Sanders Witherspoon Llp, Knight Court, 51 Crown Street, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4BE
  • Bowling & Co (and) S. B. Goodman, The Red House, 8 Red Road, Warley, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 5JE

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

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