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There is a good reason why you won’t find people saying “if only I would have chosen a cheap factory-type firm”! Go local - instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Pitsea

Reasons to use our Pitsea conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 There is a better than average chance that the the solicitors for the other party have offices in Pitsea - if so sets of solicitors will be less confrontational
  • 2 Solicitor conveyancing solicitors have valuable personal links with Pitsea selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 3 Regardless other lawyers may claim it may be important to visit your lawyer to sign legal papers. Too many 3rd parties are already engaged in a house sale without needing to include the postman into the pot.
  • 4 The organisations identified on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.
  • 5 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor in the main results in a more personal touch. Sometimes when dealing with a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by reading from their computer screens.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Pitsea since August 2023*

Purchase

of flat Chestnut Road SS16 4TB, at a price of £195,000. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, ordering official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

Disposal

of apartment Clay Hill Road SS16 4NR, at the agreed price of £135,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

Transfer

of semi residence, Gay Bowers, SS14 2SG completing on 04/09/2023 at a price of £239,995. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, ordering official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

Sale

of terraced property, Philmead Road, SS7 5DW completing on 01/09/2023 at a price of £375,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Pitsea

We are soon to exchange on the purchase of a house in Pitsea but as a result of damage from some water damage at the property I have was able negotiate compensation from the vendor in the sum of £3k in the form of a reduction in the price. I had intended this to be dealt with as part of the conveyancing process however Virgin Money are not allowing this. Should they have been approached?

The solicitor being on a Virgin Money conveyancing panel is obliged to inform Virgin Money of any amendments to the purchase price. If you prohibit your property lawyer to report the price change to Virgin Money then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Virgin Money and you would have to appoint a new conveyancing practitioner for your conveyancing in Pitsea.

My brother-in-law has suggested I instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Pitsea. I I would like to check whether they are on the Norwich and Peterborough Building Society conveyancing panel. Can you assist?

You should e-mail the conveyancer and enquire if they are on the lender panel. Alternatively you should get in touch with Norwich and Peterborough Building Society who may be able to help.

I'm the only recipient of my late mum's estate and I have everything in my name alone, including the my former home in Pitsea. The Pitsea property was put into my name in October. I want to move. I do know about the Mortgage Lenders six month 'rule', meaning my proprietorship could be regarded the same way as if I'd bought the property in October. Will no one buy the property for half a year?

The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook instructs solicitors to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." Technically you could be affected by that. Most banks would take a practical view as this requirement chiefly exists to capture the purchase and immediately sell or the wholesaling and assigning of properties.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Pitsea off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with Skipton. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. 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 Skipton, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Skipton conveyancing panel.

Nottingham have agreed my mortgage in principle, my bid on a house in Pitsea has been accepted, what are the next steps?

The property agent will wish to be informed of your conveyancing practitioner's details (ensure that the lawyers are on the bank’s panel). Telephone Nottingham or the broker and finalise any appropriate paperwork. Nottingham will appoint a valuer who will get in touch with the selling agent or vendor to book an appointment. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes approximately a week for the mortgage offer to be issued. Nottingham will send the offer to you and your solicitors. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Pitsea.

My partner and I are planning on selling our home in Pitsea and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. A high street Pitsea conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers are using a web based conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Pitsea. Having lived in Pitsea for 4 years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification that the buyers are looking for.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm already. Are they able to advise? You need to check with 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 life insurance to cover that same illness)

How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business offices in Pitsea and how can you help?

The 1954 Act affords protection to commercial lessees, granting the legal entitlement to apply to court for a renewal lease and remain in occupation when the lease comes to an end. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complex. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Pitsea is one of our hundreds of locations in which our lawyers are based

How much experience do your Pitsea conveyancing solicitors have with Help To Buy, Shared Equity and similar schemes?

Pitsea conveyancing lawyers help thousands of buyers move home every year and helped plenty of clients through the Help To Buy scheme. The chances are that whatever makes your case unique Pitsea conveyancers have worked on recent similar cases.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Pitsea

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Pitsea with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Ao Solicitors Limited, 33 Nobel Square, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1LT
  • Mwp Solicitors, Suite 2g, Southgate House, Town Square, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1BN
  • Palmers, 19 Town Square, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1BD
  • Harvey Copping & Harrison Llp, De Burgh House, Market Road, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0BB
  • Pearl Baker, Ivy House, 13 High Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7SA

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Pitsea regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Pitsea with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Pitsea. This will likely include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Anthony King & Co, Southgate House, Town Square, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1BN
  • Palmers, 19 Town Square, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1BD
  • Harvey Copping & Harrison Llp, De Burgh House, Market Road, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0BB
  • A I Sampson & Co, 10 The Malyons, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1TU
  • Esw Legal Limited, 162-168 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7BY

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

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

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

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