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Reasons to use our Becontree conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The Becontree conveyancing firms that we work with are committed to supplying value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and investors in Becontree
  • 2 There is a better than average chance that the the conveyancers for the other party have offices in Becontree - if so both parties are likely to be less confrontational
  • 3 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these organisations are often located many miles away with little understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Becontree
  • 4 Excellent communication and pure property expertise are key benefits that you should value when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Becontree property deals can become a lot more complicated as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 5 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor in the main means that you will receive a more personalised service. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, your transaction is handled by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Becontree since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Becontree

As someone with no idea as to the Becontree conveyancing process what is the number one tip you can impart concerning the house moving process in Becontree

Not many law firms or advisers will tell you this but conveyancing in Becontree or throughout England and Wales is an adversarial process. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there exists lots of opportunity for conflict between you and others involved in the legal transfer of property. E.g., the vendor, estate agent and sometimes the lender. Selecting a law firm for your conveyancing in Becontree should not be taken lightly as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY person in the transaction whose responsibility is to look after your best interests and to protect you.

Sometimes a third party with a vested interest will attempt to persuade you that it is in your interests to do things their way. For example, the selling agent may claim to be helping by claiming that your conveyancer is wrong. Or your mortgage broker may try to convince you to do take action that is against your conveyancers advice. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the home moving process.

Will my lawyer be raising questions concerning flooding during the conveyancing in Becontree.

Flooding is a growing risk for lawyers dealing with homes in Becontree. Plenty of people will purchase a property in Becontree, completely expectant that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, leaving to one side the physical damage, where a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, satisfactory insurance cover, or dispose of the premises. Steps can be carried out during the course of a property purchase to forewarn the buyer.

Solicitors are not qualified to give advice on flood risk, however there are a various checks that can be undertaken by the purchaser or on a buyer’s behalf which should figure out the risks in Becontree. The standard completed inquiry forms sent to a buyer’s solicitor (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) includes a usual question of the vendor to find out if the property has historically flooded. If flooding has previously occurred and is not revealed by the owner, then a buyer could bring a claim for damages as a result of such an inaccurate response. A buyer’s solicitors will also carry out an environmental report. This should reveal whether there is any known flood risk. If so, more detailed inquiries should be initiated.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Becontree. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Becontree

    Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.

What makes your site different to other online quote calculators for conveyancing in Becontree?

At this site receive a fixed fee quote via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that understands the issues of your conveyancing in Becontree. As opposed to estate agents and brokerage sites we do not have referral arrangements with solicitors. Some agents and online brokers 'recommend' the firm paying the most per referral, as opposed to the best value conveyancing in Becontree

I only have 62 years remaining on my flat in Becontree. I now wish to get lease extension but my freeholder is missing. What options are available to me?

On the basis that you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be extended by the magistrate. You will be obliged to prove that you have made all reasonable attempts to find the landlord. For most situations a specialist should be useful to try and locate and to produce an expert document to be used as evidence that the landlord can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a property lawyer in relation to investigating the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Becontree.

After years of dialogue we simply can't agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Becontree. Can we issue an application to the Residential Property Tribunal Service?

Where there is a missing freeholder or if there is dispute about the premium for a lease extension, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to assess the premium.

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Becontree property is 49 Aldborough Road South in July 2012. The Tribunal decided that the premium payable for the grant of the new lease was £13,925 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The remaining number of years on the lease was 61.36 years.

Do online conveyancing organisations undertake everything a high street Becontree solicitor does or must I employ a solicitor for the final stages for my conveyancing in Becontree?

If you instruct an online conveyancer they will cover all the things your Becontree solicitor would cover.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Becontree regulated by the SRA

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

  • Patricks Solicitors Limited, 157 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 6NL
  • Carter Devile, 592 Green Lane, Ilford, Essex, IG3 9SG
  • Hanson Woods Limited, 57 Goodmayes Road, Ilford, Essex, IG3 9UD
  • Metrolaw Solicitors Ltd, 92 Goodmayes Road, Goodmayes, Ilford, Essex, IG3 9UU
  • Atm Law, 18 Goodmayes Road, Ilford, Essex, IG3 9UN

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Becontree regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Becontree specialising in commercial conveyancing in Becontree. This will likely include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Patricks Solicitors Limited, 157 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 6NL
  • Carter Devile, 592 Green Lane, Ilford, Essex, IG3 9SG
  • Hanson Woods Limited, 57 Goodmayes Road, Ilford, Essex, IG3 9UD
  • Metrolaw Solicitors Ltd, 92 Goodmayes Road, Goodmayes, Ilford, Essex, IG3 9UU
  • Avery Emerson, Gloucester House, 335 Green Lane, Ilford, Essex, IG3 9TH

Planning law solicitors in Becontree regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Becontree practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including compulsory purchases in Becontree
  • 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
  • Abdullah Solicitors, 56 Mansfield Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 3BD
  • Gh Cornish Llp, First Floor, 34-36 High Street, Barkingside, Essex, IG6 2DQ

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

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