My brother-in-law has suggested I instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Essex. I I would like to check if they are accepted on the Chelsea Building Society conveyancing panel. Could you advise?
You should contact the conveyancer and ask them whether they can act for the lender. Alternatively please get in touch with Chelsea Building Society who may be able to confirm.
My wife and I are intent on selling our property in Essex and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. A local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers are using a nationwide conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Essex. Having lived in Essex for 5 years we know of no issue. Do we contact our local Authority to get clarification that the buyers are looking for.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm already. Are they able to advise? You need to enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same sickness)
I am buying a new build apartment in Essex. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 conveyancing.
Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Essex
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The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?
I have been advised by numerous property agents in Essex to select a conveyancer using your seach tool. What’s the financial incentive for Estate Agents to offer your services rather than alternative conveyancing organisations?
We refuse to offer any referral fee for sending work to this site. We thought it would be too underhand a fee as members of the public would think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I getting any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.
I only have Seventy years left on my lease in Essex. I now wish to get lease extension but my freeholder is missing. What options are available to me?
On the basis that you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be lengthened by the Court. However, you will be required to prove that you have done all that could be expected to locate the landlord. For most situations an enquiry agent should be helpful to carry out a search and prepare a report to be used as proof that the landlord is indeed missing. It is wise to seek advice from a property lawyer both on investigating the landlord’s disappearance and the application to the County Court overseeing Essex.
I inherited a ground floor flat in Essex, conveyancing formalities finalised January 2008. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Comparable flats in Essex with a long lease are worth £265,000. The ground rent is £50 charged once a year. The lease expires on 21st October 2101
You have 76 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to span between £8,600 and £9,800 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.
Are all Essex legal practices on every bank conveyancing panel?
You can use our search tool or you can drop into your high street lender branch in Essex. Chances are that they will be in a position to list some reputable conveyancing solicitors in Essex