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Choosing the right solicitor is the most important decision when it comes to your South Hornchurch conveyancing

Top reasons to let us help you find a local conveyancing solicitor in South Hornchurch

  • 1 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s lawyers are based in South Hornchurch - if so sets of solicitors are likely to be less confrontational
  • 2 Our site is the first site that enables you the ability to check that your property ownership legalities in South Hornchurch will be carried out by a law firm on your bank approved panel.
  • 3 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in South Hornchurch is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 4 Excellent communication and a wealth of expertise are key benefits that you should value when selecting conveyancing solicitors. South Hornchurch conveyancing can become a lot more stressful as a result of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 5 Regardless other companies tell you it may be necessary to attend your lawyer to sign legal papers. There are enough parties with an interest in a homemove without having to include Royal Mail into the pot.

Examples of recent conveyancing in South Hornchurch since September 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in South Hornchurch

I am in need of a property lawyer. Do I opt for a national conveyancer or a high street South Hornchurch conveyancing lawyer?

On the whole conveyancing lawyers in your area will enjoy good relationships with your local authority, which can assist with your South Hornchurch conveyancing searches that your conveyancer will inevitably need. It can only be a plus if they enjoy strong connections with the Land Registry overseeing your area South Hornchurch, other lawyers in the area and South Hornchurch selling agents.

Do lenders provide you with an approved list of South Hornchurch conveyancing solicitors? How do you know who is on the TSB conveyancing panel?

South Hornchurch conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the TSB conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from TSB directly.

I am purchasing my first flat in South Hornchurch benefiting from help to buy. The sellers would not move on the amount so I negotiated £7000 of additionals instead. The estate agent told me not to tell my conveyancer about the extras as it could affect my mortgage with Leeds Building Society. Is this normal?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in South Hornchurch ahead of appointing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor advised that some banks will not grant a loan on this type of house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. If you contact us we can check with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in South Hornchurch. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in South Hornchurch especially if they regularly deal with such properties in South Hornchurch.

What does commercial conveyancing in South Hornchurch cover?

Commercial conveyancing in South Hornchurch covers a broad array of guidance, provided by qualified solicitors, relating to business property. By way of example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the assignment of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of leases.

My husband and I are FTB’s - agreed a price, but the estate agent advised that the vendor will only move forward if we appoint their preferred lawyers as they need an ‘expedited deal’. Our preferred option is to instruct a family conveyancer who is accustomed to conveyancing in South Hornchurch

It is unlikely the sellers are behind this. If they want ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a genuine purchaser is going to damage their objectives. Speak to the owners direct and explain that (a)you are genuine purchasers (b)you are excited to move forward, with finances in place © you do not need to sell (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you will continue to instruct your own,trusted South Hornchurch conveyancing firm - as opposed tothe ones that will provide the negotiator at the agency a introducer fee or hit his conveyancing targets pre-set by head office.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in South Hornchurch regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in South Hornchurch 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
  • Meadows & Moran, 153-159 South Street, Romford, Essex, RM1 1PL
  • Kenneth Elliott & Rowe, Enterprise House, 18 Eastern Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 3PJ

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in South Hornchurch

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in South Hornchurch practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Sanders Solicitors, 18-20 Broadway, Rainham, Essex, RM13 9YW
  • Isaac Akande & Co Solicitors, 210 Heathway, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9NR
  • Moss & Coleman, 170-180 High Street, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 6JP
  • Sackvilles, 135 High Street, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3YJ
  • Bloomfield Solicitors, The Thames Innovation Centre, 2 Veridion Way, Erith, Kent, DA18 4AL

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in South Hornchurch regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in South Hornchurch practicing in commercial conveyancing in South Hornchurch. This could include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • 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
  • Meadows & Moran, 153-159 South Street, Romford, Essex, RM1 1PL
  • Kenneth Elliott & Rowe, Enterprise House, 18 Eastern Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 3PJ

Neighboring Locations

Elm Park
South Hornchurch
Rainham

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