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Main reasons to let us assist you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Shenfield

  • 1 Shenfield lawyers work in conjunction with Shenfield estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is offered to clients every step of the way, with the aim of reducing administrative burdens and transaction times
  • 2 The accumulation of transactions means that Shenfield solicitor have developed excellent connections with Shenfield local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of undertaking your conveyancing in Shenfield.
  • 3 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often located many kilometers away with little appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Shenfield
  • 4 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Shenfield is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 5 Using a a family Solicitor generally means that you will receive a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, your matter is handled by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Shenfield since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Shenfield

What is the first thing I need to know regarding purchase conveyancing in Shenfield?

You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Shenfield or throughout Essex is often a confrontational process. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there is plenty of room for confrontation between you and other parties involved in the transaction. For instance, the seller, property agent and even potentially a lender. Choosing a law firm for your conveyancing in Shenfield is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the SOLE person in the process whose interest is to look after your legal interests and to protect you.

On occasion a potential adversary will attempt to convince you that you should follow their advice. For instance, the estate agent may claim to be assisting by suggesting your solicitor is dragging his heels. Or your financial adviser may try to convince you to do something that is contrary to your lawyers advice. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the home moving process.

A colleague pointed out to me me that in purchasing a property in Shenfield there may be a number of restrictions preventing external changes to the property. Is this right?

We are aware of anumerous of properties in Shenfield which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to execute external variations. Part of the conveyancing in Shenfield should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

I am expecting a AIP from Co-operative this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Co-operative recommend any Shenfield solicitors on the Co-operative conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?

You will need to appoint Shenfield solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Co-operative conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Co-operative through the process.

I recently had an offer accepted on an apartment in Shenfield. My mortgage broker recommended their conveyancers. I paid an upfront payment of £225. A couple of days later, the lawyer contacted me embarrassingly acknowledging that they were not on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?

You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the Yorkshire BS panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.

What can a local search reveal regarding the property my wife and I buying in Shenfield?

Shenfield conveyancing often commences with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations for instance Searches UK The local search is essential in every Shenfield conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any unpleasant once you have moved into your property. The search will reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject headings.

How does conveyancing in Shenfield differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Shenfield approach us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is ready to move into. This is because developers in Shenfield tend to buy 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 conveyancing solicitors 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.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Shenfield before retaining conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. The surveyor advised that some lenders will not grant a mortgage on such a premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Shenfield. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I'm buying a property in Shenfield. I have found my conveyancer's company on the Law Society's list, but I can't find my lawyer's name on the list. Should I be concerned?

Not every individual in the law firm must be listed by the regulator. As long there is a manager qualified to 'oversee' the work, the actual day-to-day activity can be undertaken by unlicensed staff.

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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 non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Shenfield specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on wrongful eviction

  • 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 non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Shenfield practicing 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

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