As someone not used to conveyancing in Battlesbridge what’s your top tip you can give me for the ownership transfer in Battlesbridge
Not many law firms or advisers will tell you this but conveyancing in Battlesbridge or throughout England and Wales is an adversarial process. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there is lots of opportunity for conflict between you and other parties involved in the house moving process. E.g., the vendor, estate agent and sometimes the mortgage company. Appointing a lawyer for your conveyancing in Battlesbridge should not be taken lightly as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY person in the legal process whose responsibility is to look after your legal interests and to keep you safe.
Sometimes a potential adversary may attempt to convince you that it is in your interests to do things their way. For instance, the property agent may claim to be assisting by claiming that your conveyancer is slow. Or your financial adviser may advise you to do something that is contrary to your conveyancers guidance. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the conveyancing process.
I have 70 years remaining on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Battlesbridge. Conveyancing solicitors on the Virgin panel can deal with such extensions right?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 12/6/2025 the requirements read as follows :
Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that could affect a commercial premises in Battlesbridge?
Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Battlesbridge will carry out a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers spend in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Battlesbridge. The search result sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Battlesbridge.
For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Battlesbridge it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately may result in delays to Battlesbridge commercial conveyancing deals as well as pose a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not ordered for residential conveyancing in Battlesbridge.
Is it possible to switch conveyancer as I need to appoint a firm on the Britannia conveyancing list. I hired a family conveyancing solicitor in Battlesbridge five minutes from me but the firm is not accepted by Britannia
We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Battlesbridge on the Britannia panel. Please note that the law firms that we on the directory do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are regulated by the SRA who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Battlesbridge. In making use of the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this website, you can compare costs for conveyancing solicitors in Battlesbridge and beyond.
I need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Battlesbridge for my sale. Can I check a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?
One can review presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find information Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may recorded telephone calls for training purposes.
We have selected a Battlesbridge conveyancing solicitor for our home move (novice purchasers) and have spotted in the terms and conditions that they are not covered by the Financial Conduct Authority. Should I be concerned or is that standard with property lawyer?
We can't see why they should be. Most property lawyer don't lend money. They should be governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, who set stringent rules regulating monies sitting by them.