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  • 1 The organisations shown on our directory have a mix of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.
  • 2 South Ockendon property lawyers work in partnership with South Ockendon estate agents, house builders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to buyers and sellers every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible
  • 3 Our site offers largest residential conveyancing directory listing mortgage company approved law firms delivering conveyancing in South Ockendon governed by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 4 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor usually results in a more personal touch. When using a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by reading from their computer screens.
  • 5 South Ockendon conveyancer are the key to a successful South Ockendon conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction

Examples of recent conveyancing in South Ockendon since January 2025*

Disposal

of terraced premises, Swale Close, RM15 4LX completing on 30/01/2025 at a price of £367,500. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

Disposal

of house property, Park Drive, RM14 3AR completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £790,500. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, ordering official copies of the title

Sale

of apartment Hathaway Road RM17 5LQ, at sale price of £222,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, ordering official copies of the title

Disposal

of terraced residence, Southwell Close, RM16 6AY completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £307,500. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in South Ockendon

It is a dozen years since I bought my property in South Ockendon. Conveyancing solicitors have recently been instructed on the sale but I am unable to find my title deeds. Will this cause complications?

Don’t worry too much. Firstly there is a chance that the deeds will be kept by the lender or they may be archived with the lawyers who acted in your purchase. Secondly in most cases the land will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you are the registered owner by your conveyancing lawyers procuring up to date copy of the land registers. Most conveyancing in South Ockendon involves registered property but in the rare situation where your home is unregistered it is more tricky but is resolvable.

Are all South Ockendon Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Nottingham conveyancing list of approved firms?

It is true that some lenders now use CQS as the starting point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS membership however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to join their approved list of firms.

My wife and I are at the point of viewing apartments in South Ockendon and I am about to put in an offer. Is it premature to have a solicitor in place? I am planning to take a mortgage with Clydesdale.

You should start obtaining conveyancing quotes from solicitors ASAP. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and forward their details on to the estate agent. As you are getting a mortgage with Clydesdale, make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel.

I am selling my house. I had a double glazing fitted in September 2010, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s mortgage company, TSB are being problematic. The South Ockendon solicitor who is on the TSB conveyancing panel is recommending indemnity insurance as a solution but TSB are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do TSB have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that TSB have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why TSB may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

Will my lawyer be raising enquiries regarding flooding during the conveyancing in South Ockendon.

Flooding is a growing risk for lawyers specialising in conveyancing in South Ockendon. Some people will purchase a house in South Ockendon, fully expectant that at some time, it may be flooded. However, aside from the physical destruction, if a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, satisfactory insurance cover, or sell the property. Steps can be carried out as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the buyer.

Solicitors are not qualified to give advice on flood risk, but there are a various checks that can be carried out by the buyer or by their solicitors which can figure out the risks in South Ockendon. The standard information sent to a buyer’s conveyancer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) incorporates a usual inquiry of the seller to discover if the premises has historically flooded. If flooding has previously occurred and is not revealed by the owner, then a buyer may bring a compensation claim resulting from an misleading reply. A purchaser’s solicitors will also order an environmental search. This will higlight if there is any known flood risk. If so, additional investigations will need to be initiated.

I am purchasing my first flat in South Ockendon benefiting from help to buy. The builders would not budge the price so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of additionals instead. The estate agent advised me not inform my lawyer about the side-deal as it could affect my mortgage with The Mortgage Works. Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder 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.

I have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in South Ockendon for my home move. Can I check a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?

Anyone can review presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could monitor call for training requirements.

I have just placed an offer on an apartment in South Ockendon and the estate agent that we are dealing with recommended his conveyancing practitioner. He quoted £1000 including VAT and 3rd party costs. Does this sound reasonable?

You should not rely on 1 quote. One should obtain like-for-like quotes for your conveyancing in South Ockendon. Then pick one that you trust and just as important, is on the approved panel of the mortgage company that you have applied for a mortgage from.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in South Ockendon

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in South Ockendon practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • M. Reynolds Partnership Solicitors, 24 London Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5XY
  • Attwood & Co, 20 London Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5XY
  • Pinney Talfourd Llp, 54 Station Road, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2TU
  • Hattens Solicitors, 90 Orsett Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5ER
  • Johnson Crilly Solicitors Llp, 26 Grosvenor Gardens, Upminster, Essex, RM14 1DJ

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in South Ockendon regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in South Ockendon practicing in commercial conveyancing in South Ockendon. This should include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Stanton & Doran, 79 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2AJ
  • M. Reynolds Partnership Solicitors, 24 London Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5XY
  • Attwood & Co, 20 London Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5XY
  • Pinney Talfourd Llp, 54 Station Road, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2TU
  • Hattens Solicitors, 90 Orsett Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5ER

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

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in South Ockendon with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Pure Law Llp, Lutea House, Warley Hill Business Park, The Drive, Great Warley, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3BE
  • 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

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

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