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Choosing the right solicitor is the most important decision when it comes to your Great Baddow conveyancing

Main reasons to let us help you find a high street conveyancing solicitor in Great Baddow

  • 1 Great Baddow property lawyers have a crucial advantage when it comes to Great Baddow conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can impact your conveyancing
  • 2 On the balance of probabilities the the conveyancers for the other party have offices in Great Baddow - if so both parties will be less confrontational
  • 3 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often located many miles away with little appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Great Baddow
  • 4 Great Baddow conveyancers will acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 5 Notwithstanding what other companies say it just might be necessary to visit your solicitor to execute legal papers. There are various parties with engaged in a house sale without needing to add the postman into the equation.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Great Baddow since January 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Great Baddow

I am in need of a conveyancer. Should I go for for a national conveyancer rather than a local Great Baddow conveyancing lawyer?

Existing third party relationships is an important consideration when appointing conveyancing lawyers. Great Baddow conveyancers benefit from connections with lenders and agents, local authorities, surveyors and other conveyancing firms meaning you will move in shortest possible time. Possessing a wealth of knowledge of the local area is also a plus .

Do the conveyancing practitioners highlighted via your search app handle right to buy conveyancing in Great Baddow?

We have identified numerous conveyancing specialists carrying out right to buy transactions Do get in touch with the conveyancers listed in order to obtain a conveyancing quote.

I am the registered owner of a freehold premises in Great Baddow yet invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Great Baddow and has limited impact for conveyancing in Great Baddow but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the generation of fresh rentcharges post 1977.

Old rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 is to be extinguished.

Various internet forums that I have come across warn that are a common cause of delay in Great Baddow house deals. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published conclusions of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the top 10 causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Local searches are not likely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Great Baddow.

What makes your site different to other online quote calculators when it comes to conveyancing in Great Baddow?

At this site receive a conveyancing quote from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that appreciates the nuances for your conveyancing in Great Baddow. Unlike many estate agents and many comparison sites we do not operate kick-back deals with solicitors. Many agents and online brokers 'recommend' the firm paying the highest kickback, rather than the best value conveyancing in Great Baddow

Can you provide any advice for leasehold conveyancing in Great Baddow with the purpose of saving time on the sale process?

  • Much of the frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Great Baddow can be bypassed where you appoint lawyers as soon as your agents start advertising the property and request that they start to put together the leasehold documentation needed by the purchasers’ solicitors.
  • Many freeholders or Management Companies in Great Baddow charge for supplying management packs for a leasehold premises. You or your lawyers should enquire as to the fee that they propose to charge. The management pack sought as soon as you have a buyer, thus reducing delays. The typical amount of time it takes to receive management information is three weeks. It is the most common cause of delay in leasehold conveyancing in Great Baddow. If you have the benefit of shareholding in the Management Company, you should ensure that you have the original share certificate. Obtaining a new share certificate is often a lengthy process and delays many a Great Baddow home move. If a duplicate share is necessary, you should approach the company director and secretary or managing agents (where applicable) for this as soon as possible. A minority of Great Baddow leases require Licence to Assign from the landlord. If this applies to your lease, you should notify your estate agents to make sure that the purchasers obtain financial (bank) and professional references. The bank reference should make it clear that the buyer is able to meet the annual service charge and the actual amount of the service charge should be quoted in the bank’s letter. You will therefore need to provide your estate agents with the actual amount of the service charge so that they can pass this information on to the purchasers or their lawyers.

Great Baddow Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Questions you should consider before buying

    Where a Great Baddow lease has fewer than eighty years it will affect the salability of the property. Check with your lender that they are willing to go ahead with the loan given the lease term. A short lease means that you will most likely have to extend the lease at some point and you need to have some idea of how much this would cost. For most Great Baddowlease extensions you would need to own the property for 24 months before you are legally able to carry out a lease extension. The majority of Great Baddow leasehold flats will have a service charge for maintenance of the building invoiced on behalf of the landlord. Where you acquire the property you will have to pay this liability, normally quarterly throughout the year. This can differ from several hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for large purpose-built blocks. In all likelihood there will be a ground rent to be met annual, this is usually not a large amount, say about £25-£75 but you need to enquire as occasionally it can be many hundreds of pounds. How long is the Lease?

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Great Baddow

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Great Baddow specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Service charge disputes

  • The Beavis Partnership Llp, Rochester House, 275 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7QA
  • A S Greenstreet Limited, 86 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0EA
  • Taylor Haldane Barlex Llp, Copt House, 73 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6JG
  • Roger Brooker & Co, 70-72 New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0PE
  • Gepp & Sons Solicitors Llp, 58 New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0PA

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Great Baddow regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Great Baddow practicing in commercial conveyancing in Great Baddow. This will likely include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • The Beavis Partnership Llp, Rochester House, 275 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7QA
  • A S Greenstreet Limited, 86 Mildmay Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0EA
  • Taylor Haldane Barlex Llp, Copt House, 73 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6JG
  • Roger Brooker & Co, 70-72 New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0PE
  • Gepp & Sons Solicitors Llp, 58 New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0PA

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Great Baddow regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Great Baddow but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • New Homes Law Ltd, 61 New London Road, CM2 0ND
  • Dyer And Crowe Limited, 22 Duke Street, CM1 1HL

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

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