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5 reasons to let us assist you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Harwich

  • 1 Over the years Harwich conveyancer have developed excellent working relationships with Harwich local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of undertaking your home move in Harwich.
  • 2 Notwithstanding what alternative on-line conveyancers inform you it may be important to visit your solicitor to execute contracts. There are various parties with with an interest in a homemove without having to include Royal Mail into the pot.
  • 3 Solicitor conveyancing solicitors have extremely good personal links with Harwich selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 4 Our site offers most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory listing bank approved property lawyers conducting conveyancing in Harwich regulated by the SRA or CLC.
  • 5 Chances are that the other side’s conveyancers are based in Harwich - if so sets of conveyancers will be less confrontational

Examples of recent conveyancing in Harwich since July 2021*

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Transfer

of terraced property, Parkeston Road, CO12 4HG completing on 20/07/2021 at a price of £332,500. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

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Sale

of terraced premises, Main Road, CO12 4LN completing on 06/08/2021 at a price of £144,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: obtaining official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

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Sale

of house property, Manor Lane, CO12 4EA completing on 02/08/2021 at a price of £185,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

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Transfer

of terraced residence, Blackthorn Road, CO12 4HX completing on 29/07/2021 at a price of £255,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Harwich

I had intended to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Harwich for our home move. Our broker has since notified us that our mortgage company The Mortgage Works won't deal with them. Surely this is unfair competition?

A lender can require a panel conveyancer act for it. Borrowers are liable to meet the cost of this. Try using our tool to select a solicitor to carry conveyancing in Harwich on the The Mortgage Works approved list of solicitors.

Are all Harwich Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Nottingham conveyancing panel?

Some major banks and building societies now utilise the accreditation scheme as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. CQS accreditation however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitors wishing to join their panels.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Harwich off the council. I have a mortgage offer with HSBC. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with HSBC, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the HSBC conveyancing panel.

I have a mortgage with Leeds Building Society for my property in Harwich. Conveyancing has been completed months ago. If I am intending to rent out the flat and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a buy-to-let mortgage or inform Leeds Building Society?

Leeds Building Society must be informed of your intention prior to renting your property as this is likely to be a breach of Leeds Building Society’s mortgage conditions. It may be that Leeds Building Society will allow you to rent out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Leeds Building Society directly. It should not be necessary to do this via a Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel solicitor.

Me and my brother purchased a terraced Georgian house in Harwich. Conveyancing solicitor acted for me and Godiva Mortgages Ltd. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw a couple of entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold with the exact same property. Is it worth asking Godiva Mortgages Ltd to clarify?

You should assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Harwich and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also check the position with your conveyancing lawyer who conducted the conveyancing.

How does conveyancing in Harwich differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Harwich contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is completed. This is because developers in Harwich typically purchase the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Harwich or who has acted in the same development.

What does commercial conveyancing in Harwich cover?

Harwich conveyancing for business premises incorporates a broad array of services, given by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. For example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the assignment of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of leases.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Harwich. I have discover a site which looks to be the ideal answer If there is a chance to get all this stuff done via phone that would be ideal. Do I need to be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Harwich regulated by the SRA

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

  • Aquabridge Law Llp, 1 Gainsborough Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7HT
  • Fairstep Solicitors, 174-176 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7DU
  • Creans Solicitors, Highrow House, High Rd East, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9PU
  • Powells Walton Solicitors, 21 New Pier Street, Walton On The Naze, Essex, CO14 8ED

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Harwich

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Harwich practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Aquabridge Law Llp, 1 Gainsborough Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7HT
  • Fairstep Solicitors, 174-176 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7DU
  • Creans Solicitors, Highrow House, High Rd East, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9PU

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Harwich regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Harwich with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Harwich. This should include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Aquabridge Law Llp, 1 Gainsborough Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7HT
  • Fairstep Solicitors, 174-176 Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7DU
  • Creans Solicitors, Highrow House, High Rd East, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9PU
  • Powells Walton Solicitors, 21 New Pier Street, Walton On The Naze, Essex, CO14 8ED

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

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