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5 reasons to let us help you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Chigwell

  • 1 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor usually results in a more personal touch. Online forums often suggest that in choosing a large conveyancing firm, your matter is dealt with by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 2 There is a better than average chance that the the lawyers for the other party are based in Chigwell - if so both parties are likely to be on good working terms
  • 3 You can rest easier when select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Chigwell has a number to select from, but for a truly dependable and dependable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 4 The accumulation of transactions means that Chigwell property lawyer have established valuable links with Chigwell local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of handling your conveyancing in Chigwell.
  • 5 Chigwell property lawyers work in partnership with Chigwell estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to home movers every step of the way, offering all the legal expertise and help you require

Examples of recent conveyancing in Chigwell since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Chigwell

I selected a high street firm for my conveyancing in Chigwell last week. Looking through the terms of engagement I seewe are on the hook for costs even where the transaction does not complete. Should I ditch them and select a web based lawyer advertising no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Chigwell?

It is usually a trade off in that if "No Completion No Fee" is advertised then the fee levels will tend to be be uplifted to neutralise those conveyances that abort. Please beware that these arrangements generally do not cover expenditure such your Chigwell conveyancing search expenses.

The Chigwell conveyancing firm handling our Chigwell conveyancing has discovered a difference when comparing the information in the home valuation survey and what is in the legal papers for the property. My lawyer says that he needs to ensure that the lender is happy with this discrepancy and is still content to lend. Is my lawyer’s course or action appropriate?

Your property lawyer must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook requirements which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.

When will exchange of contracts happen for domestic conveyancing in Chigwell and am I required to be at the conveyancers branch?

Where you are round the corner to one of the conveyancing solicitors in Chigwell you are welcome to attend to sign documents. That being said, the firms we recommend supply a national conveyancing service and provide as equally detailed and professional a job for you when dealing with you electronically. The signing of the contract is not the point of no return. Signing on the dotted line is necessary for the conveyancer to officially exchange when the time is right, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The procedure is is usually a five minute process, although where a long "chain" is in play, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Chigwell)to be in the office at the appropriate time.

What is the best way to discover of the solicitor handling my conveyancing in Chigwell is on the lender’sconveyancing panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for Santander thus spending £192.00 in additional conveyancing fees.

Feel free to take advantage of the search tool on this site. Pick the mortgage company and type ‘Chigwell’ or your preferred area and you will see numerous solicitors based in Chigwell or nearest you.

I am downsizing from my home. My past lawyers have shut. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Chigwell if that affects matters.

You should use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Chigwell. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs smoothly.

What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a Chigwell conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

If you are instructing a conveyancer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Chigwell conveyancing practice) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you make enquires with two or three firms including non Chigwell conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be of use:

    If the firm is not ALEP accredited then why not? How familiar is the firm with lease extension legislation?

I am the leaseholder of a first floor flat in Chigwell. Given that I can not reach agreement with the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the sum payable for a lease extension?

Most definitely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Chigwell conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Chigwell premises is 201 & 201a St. Barnabas Road in October 2013. The Tribunal decided that the price to be paid by the Applicants for the freehold interest is £20,071. This case affected 2 flats. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 69.26 years.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Chigwell regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Chigwell with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Chigwell. This may include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Taylors Legal, 184 Manor Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5PZ
  • Hunter Price Kahn Limited, Grangewood House, 43 Oakwood Hill, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3TZ
  • Silverman Peake Llp, 66 Fairview Drive, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6HS
  • Stapley & Co, 141a High Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4LT
  • Kim Betts & Co, 231a High Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1AD

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Chigwell regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Chigwell but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Verbatim Property Lawyers Ltd, 455 High Road, IG8 0XE
  • Suriya & Douglas, Suite B, 7th Floor, Charter House, IG1 1UF
  • L B Property Lawyers, Imperial House, N17 0SP

Planning law solicitors in Chigwell regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Chigwell practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including compulsory purchases in Chigwell
  • Gh Cornish Llp, First Floor, 34-36 High Street, Barkingside, Essex, IG6 2DQ
  • Coldham Shield & Mace Solicitors Llp, 123-125 Station Road, Chingford, London, E4 6AG
  • Abdullah Solicitors, 56 Mansfield Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 3BD
  • Foskett Marr Gadsby & Head Llp, 181 High Street, Epping, Essex, CM16 4BQ
  • Djk Solicitors, 46 Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey, En9 1bs, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1XE

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