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Main reasons to let us assist you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Upney

  • 1 Experience means that Upney conveyancer have developed excellent links with Upney local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of handling your conveyancing in Upney.
  • 2 Personal touch and a wealth of expertise are key benefits that you should value when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Upney property deals can become significantly more stressful as a result of lack of transparency 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.
  • 3 Upney conveyancers work in conjunction with Upney estate agents, house builders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is offered to clients every step of the way, with the intention of reducing administrative burdens and transaction times
  • 4 No matter what any alternative sites tell you it may be necessary to visit your lawyer to sign contracts. There are enough parties involved in a conveyancing transaction without having to add the postman into the mix.
  • 5 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor usually results in a more bespoke service. Online forums often suggest that in appointing a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Upney since December 2024*

Sale

of house premises, Keir Hardie Way, IG11 9NU completing on 28/01/2025 at a price of £430,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

Sale

of semi-detached property, Sheppey Road, RM9 4JT completing on 13/01/2025 at a price of £371,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s conveyancer

Sale

of semi-detached property, Rugby Road, RM9 4AT completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £450,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion

Transfer

of flat Harbard Close IG11 8SG, at buying price of £198,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Upney

I am considering applying for a RBS mortgage for purchase of a new build (under development) in Upney with 70% loan to value. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for RBS ?

There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but RBS will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is much more potential for delays and confusion with two solicitors involved, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.

Will our lawyer be raising enquiries concerning flooding as part of the conveyancing in Upney.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for lawyers dealing with homes in Upney. There are those who purchase a property in Upney, fully expectant that at some time, it may be flooded. However, leaving to one side the physical destruction, where a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, adequate insurance cover, or dispose of the premises. Steps can be carried out as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the purchaser.

Conveyancers are not qualified to offer advice on flood risk, however there are a numerous checks that may be undertaken by the buyer or on a buyer’s behalf which should give them a better understanding of the risks in Upney. The conventional set of information given to a purchaser’s lawyer (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) contains a standard inquiry of the owner to discover if the premises has ever been flooded. If the premises has been flooded in past which is not disclosed by the owner, then a purchaser may bring a compensation claim as a result of such an misleading reply. A purchaser’s lawyers should also carry out an enviro search. This should reveal if there is any known flood risk. If so, additional inquiries will need to be conducted.

I decided to have a survey done on a house in Upney ahead of retaining lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. The surveyor has said that some banks tend refuse to issue a loan on such a premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions from Nationwide. If you call us we can check with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Upney. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Upney especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Upney.

My father-in-law has recommend that I appoint his lawyers for conveyancing in Upney. Should I use them?

No doubt it’s preferable to find a conveyancing solicitor is to have guidance from friends or relatives who have actually experience in using the solicitor that you are considering.

There are only Fifty years remaining on my lease in Upney. I need to extend my lease but my landlord is absent. 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 submit an application to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be granted an extra 90 years by the Court. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you have done all that could be expected to locate the lessor. In some cases an enquiry agent would be helpful to try and locate and to produce a report which can be accepted by the court as proof that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is wise to seek advice from a conveyancer in relation to proving the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Upney.

I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord to extend my lease without getting anywhere. Can I apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal? Can you recommend a Upney conveyancing firm to help?

You certainly can. We are happy to put you in touch with a Upney conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Upney premises 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 unexpired residue of the current lease was 61.36 years.

I happen to be an executor of my recently deceased parent's Will, with a bungalow in Upney which will be sold. The bungalow is unregistered at the Land Registry and I'm advised that many estate agents will insist that it is done before they'll move forward. What's the procedure for this?

In the situation you refer to it seems sensible to seek to register in the names of the personal representative(s) as named in the probate and in their capacity as PRs. HMLR’s online guidance explains how to register for the first time and what is required re the deeds and forms. You would need to include and certified copy of the probate as well and complete the form FR1 to refer to the PRs as the applicant.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Upney regulated by the SRA

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

  • Queen's Park Solicitors, 56 Longbridge Road, Steward House, Barking, Essex, IG11 8RW
  • Hargreaves, 44-44a Longbridge Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 8RT
  • Santers Solicitors, 44-44a Longbridge Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 8RT
  • Primrose White Solicitors, Weller House, 58-60 Longbridge Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 8RT
  • Dillex Solicitors, 107b Ripple Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 7NY

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Upney regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Upney specialising in commercial conveyancing in Upney. This may include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • Santers Solicitors, 44-44a Longbridge Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 8RT
  • Hargreaves, 44-44a Longbridge Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 8RT
  • West Ham Solicitors Limited, 25 Longbridge Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 8TN
  • Dillex Solicitors, 107b Ripple Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 7NY
  • Swaby Clarke & Norris, Wigham House, 16-24 Wakering Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 8QN

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Upney regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Upney but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Suriya & Douglas, Suite B, 7th Floor, Charter House, IG1 1UF
  • T J Ball & Company, 49 Leytonstone Road, E15 1JA
  • Cain Associates Llp, 297 The Broadway, DA6 8DG
  • Verbatim Property Lawyers Ltd, 455 High Road, IG8 0XE

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

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