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Reasons to use our Battlesbridge conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 No matter what any alternative lawyers advise it just might be important to visit your lawyer to execute legal papers. Too many 3rd parties are already involved in a house sale without needing to include the postman into the mix.
  • 2 Our site offers most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory service identifying mortgage company approved law practices delivering conveyancing in Battlesbridge regulated by the SRA or CLC.
  • 3 The companies shown on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 4 Battlesbridge solicitors work in partnership with Battlesbridge estate agents, house builders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is offered to home movers every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept informed as to progress throughout
  • 5 Chances are that the other side’s solicitors have offices in Battlesbridge - if so both parties are likely to be familiar

Examples of recent conveyancing in Battlesbridge since March 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Battlesbridge

We hope to to purchase with Earl Shilton BS. I popped in a few high street firms but am struggling to find a Battlesbridge conveyancing firm on the Earl Shilton BS approved list. Can you assist?

Feel free to make use of the find a lender approved solicitor tool on this site. Pick the lender and type Battlesbridge or your preferred area and you will discover numerous conveyancers offices in Battlesbridge or by proximity to you.

Is it necessary to pay for insurance to protect me from financial exposure to chancel repairs when buying a residence in Battlesbridge?

Unless a prior acquisition of the house took place post 12 October 2013 you could assume that solicitors handling conveyancing in Battlesbridge to remain recommending a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

It has been four months following my purchase conveyancing in Battlesbridge concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £160,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Battlesbridge before instructing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the property. The surveyor has said that some lenders tend not give a loan on such a house.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Battlesbridge. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Battlesbridge especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Battlesbridge.

Last January I purchased a leasehold house in Battlesbridge. Am I liable to pay service charges for periods before completion of my purchase?

Where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

I acquired a leasehold flat in Battlesbridge, conveyancing having been completed September 2001. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Comparable flats in Battlesbridge with an extended lease are worth £185,000. The ground rent is £65 charged once a year. The lease ends on 21st October 2083

With only 60 years unexpired the likely cost is going to span between £20,000 and £23,000 as well as costs.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

I happen to be an executor of my recently deceased mother’s Will, with a bungalow in Battlesbridge which is to be sold. The bungalow has never been registered at HMLR and I'm advised that some purchasers will insist that it is in place before they'll proceed. What's the procedure for this?

In the circumstances you refer to it seems prudent to apply to register in the names of the personal representative(s) as named in the probate and in their capacity as PRs. The Land Registry’s online guidance explains how to register for the first time and what is required re the deeds and forms. You would need to include and certified copy of the probate as well and complete the form FR1 to refer to the PRs as the applicant.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Battlesbridge regulated by the SRA

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

  • Harvey Copping & Harrison Llp, De Burgh House, Market Road, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0BB
  • Salam Law, 18 Barton Close, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5UB
  • Alan Simpson & Co, Mill Court, 19 London Hill, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7HW
  • Todmans S R E, Barringtons, Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EH
  • Esw Legal Limited, 162-168 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7BY

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Battlesbridge regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Battlesbridge but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Chris Allnutt & Co, Ground Floor, Broadway House, SS11 7AD
  • Dorling Cottrell Limited, Suite 6 Phoenix House, SS14 3EZ
  • Nfl Legal Ltd, 105 London Road, SS7 5TG
  • Pcs Legal , 5 The Capricorn Centre, SS14 3JA

Battlesbridge commercial property solicitors draw on a full range of commercial expertise offering advice on a number of aspects of commercial property law

    Dealing with notices received or to be served pursuant to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Acquisitions and disposals of property portfolios at commercial auctions Advice on commercial mortgages Formation of commercial management companies Property realisations and advice for insolvency practitioners

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

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