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Cheap conveyancing in South Hornchurch does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

Reasons to use our South Hornchurch conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors 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 level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 Solicitor conveyancing lawyers have excellent personal links with South Hornchurch selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 3 Using a high street Solicitor in the main means that you will receive a more bespoke service. When using a large conveyancing firm, your matter is handled by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.
  • 4 South Hornchurch conveyancers are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 5 There is a distinct possibility the other side’s conveyancers are based in South Hornchurch - if so sets of conveyancers are likely to be familiar

Examples of recent conveyancing in South Hornchurch since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in South Hornchurch

I'm in the process of swapping over from my existing standard mortgage to a Buy to Let Lloyds TSB Bank mortgage. I have been informed by my broker that I need a conveyancer for this. I got in contact with my previous South Hornchurch conveyancing firm who who did the conveyancing when I previously purchased the property. The fee calculation provided of £550 is an eye-watering amount to do this as I am not require purchase conveyancing - it’s just a straightforward remortgage.

The costs illustration is slightly on the steep side. If you are happy to invest time scrutinising costs you could reduce the fees marginally by say £125. That being said, assuming were happy with the service the firm offered you couldcome to regret choosing an a cheaper solicitor. Don't forget to ensure the firm can act for Lloyds TSB Bank. You can utilise our search tool to choose a South Hornchurch conveyancing firm on the Lloyds TSB Bank conveyancing panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in South Hornchurch.

Do I choose a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in South Hornchurch?

Two types of professional can perform conveyancing in South Hornchurch namely CLC regulated conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals administer the legal services that required to complete the disposal or purchase of property. Both are duty bound to conduct South Hornchurch conveyancing to the same standards and guidelines so you may be safe in the knowledge that your conveyancing will be properly carried out and that the necessary procedures will be correctly taken.

I am helping my step-mother sell her property in South Hornchurch. Does the conveyancing solicitor arrange the energy assessment or it is for me to see to?

Following the demise of HIPs, energy performance certificates was maintained a compulsory component of moving house. An energy performance certificate should be to hand prior to the property being advertised. It is not as aspect of the sale process that lawyers normally arrange. Where you are using a South Hornchurch conveyancing practitioner they might help arrange energy assessments given their contacts with long established local energy assessors

Planning on purchasing a apartment in South Hornchurch. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Skipton conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the South Hornchurch lawyer is on the Skipton conveyancing panel.

I'm buying a new build house in South Hornchurch with a loan from Norwich and Peterborough Building Society. The sellers would not budge the price so I negotiated 6k of fixtures and fittings instead. The property agent advised me not to tell my lawyer about the extras as it would put at risk my mortgage with the lender. Should I keep quiet?.

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 advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in South Hornchurch in advance of instructing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. The surveyor advised that some lenders will not issue a loan on this type of premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist 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 are accustomed to such properties in South Hornchurch.

I have just started marketing my ground floor flat in South Hornchurch. Conveyancing is yet to be initiated, but I have just had a half-yearly maintenance charge demand – what should I do?

It best that you pay the service charge as you normally would because all rents and maintenance payments should be allotted as part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the buyer for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.

My wife and I have hit a brick wall in negotiating a lease extension in South Hornchurch. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?

if there is a missing freeholder or if there is disagreement about what the lease extension should cost, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to decide the sum to be paid.

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a South Hornchurch flat 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 was in relation to 1 flat. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 57.5 years.

Is it the case that all South Hornchurch law firms on every bank conveyancing panel?

The Lexsure search tool on this page may be of use or you can drop into your high street lender branch in South Hornchurch. Chances are that they can recommend conveyancing solicitors in South Hornchurch

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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 Licensed Conveyancers in South Hornchurch regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

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

Planning law solicitors in South Hornchurch regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in South Hornchurch specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including special planning controls
  • 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
  • Abdullah Solicitors, 56 Mansfield Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 3BD

Neighboring Locations

Elm Park
South Hornchurch
Rainham

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

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