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Reasons to use our South Woodham Ferrers conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these companies are often based hundreds of kilometers away with limited understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in South Woodham Ferrers
  • 2 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor on the whole results in a more personal touch. Sometimes when dealing with a an online conveyancing factory, your conveyancing is dealt with by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.
  • 3 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s lawyers have offices in South Woodham Ferrers - if so sets of conveyancers will have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 4 South Woodham Ferrers property lawyers work in conjunction with South Woodham Ferrers estate agents, property finders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is offered to buyers and sellers every step of the way, with the aim of reducing administrative burdens and transaction times
  • 5 Lawyer conveyancing firms have valuable personal links with South Woodham Ferrers estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in South Woodham Ferrers since October 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in South Woodham Ferrers

A loan agreement from Santander for the refinancing of my 2 bedroom flat is to be issued any day now. Are you able to suggest a cheap conveyancing solicitor in South Woodham Ferrers?

You are on the wrong site if you are in need of cut-price fees for conveyancing solicitors in South Woodham Ferrers. Our goal is to offer affordable conveyancing but we do not aim to work with the cheapest lawyers. Avoid the trap of appointing companies teasing you with low cost conveyancing in South Woodham Ferrers. In your best case scenario, in going for low cost conveyancing, you will get your money’s worth and at worst you will end up with a hefty uplift in additional fees and still not get the service expected.

Do the conveyancing solicitors identified through your search tool conduct auction conveyancing in South Woodham Ferrers?

We know of a few niche solicitors we can put you in touch with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. South Woodham Ferrers is one of hundreds of areas of where our lawyers have offices.

There are numerous conveyancing solicitors in South Woodham Ferrers but how do I know who I should use?

It would be unwise to be swayed by the cheapest South Woodham Ferrers conveyancing fees. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in advance.

When it comes to mortgage companies such as Co-operative, do South Woodham Ferrers conveyancers have to pay a fee to be on the list of approved solicitors?

We are unaware of any bank fees to register on their panel, although some do charge an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.

I am selling my house. I had a double glazing fitted in December 2008, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's mortgage company, TSB are being pedantic. The South Woodham Ferrers solicitor who is on the TSB conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance 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.

How does conveyancing in South Woodham Ferrers differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in South Woodham Ferrers contact us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is finished. This is because builders in South Woodham Ferrers 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 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 used to new build conveyancing in South Woodham Ferrers or who has acted in the same development.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a flat up to £235,500 and identified one round the corner in South Woodham Ferrers I like with amenity areas and railway links nearby, the downside is that it's only got 51 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in South Woodham Ferrers suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a lease with such few years left?

Should you need a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term will be a potential deal breaker. Discount the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the property for at least twenty four months you can ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor about this.

Is it simple use the search app to select a conveyancing practitioner in South Woodham Ferrers on the panel for my mortgage?

Step one is to pick a mortgage company such as Birmingham Midshires, The Royal Bank of Scotland or Aldermore then type in your preferred area such as South Woodham Ferrers. Conveyancing firms in South Woodham Ferrers and across England and Wales should be identified.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in South Woodham Ferrers regulated by the SRA

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

  • Salam Law, 18 Barton Close, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5UB
  • Wells Legal Solicitors, 3 Spa Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4AZ
  • Alan Simpson & Co, Mill Court, 19 London Hill, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7HW
  • Todmans S R E, Barringtons, Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EH
  • Rudds, 81a High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7EJ

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in South Woodham Ferrers regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in South Woodham Ferrers but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Chris Allnutt & Co, Ground Floor, Broadway House, SS11 7AD
  • Nfl Legal Ltd, 105 London Road, SS7 5TG

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in South Woodham Ferrers ordinarily involves the following:

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the mortgage company (where appropriate)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Negotiating adjustments to the the Transfer deed
  • Communicating with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring monies to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the change in proprietorship and the mortgage (where relevant) at the HMLR.

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

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