Would the conveyancing solicitors that you recommend handle conveyancing in Chelmsford by way of an attended exchange?

We do have a number of conveyancing experts carrying out one day exchanges. Do call us to get a fee calculation and details as to availability.

What does a local search reveal concerning the house my wife and I purchasing in Chelmsford?

Chelmsford conveyancing often commences with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company for example Onsearch The local search plays a central role in many a Chelmsford conveyancing purchase; as long as you don’t want any nasty surprises after you move into your new home. The search should reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject areas.

I bought my flat on 2 March and the transaction details are still not registered. Need I be worried? My conveyancing solicitor in Chelmsford expressed confidence that it should be dealt with in a couple of weeks. Are properties in Chelmsford uniquely lengthy to register?

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Chelmsford registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can vary according to the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry communicate with any interested persons or bodies. At present in the region of three quarters of such applications are completed within two weeks but some can be subject to longer delays. Registration takes place after the new owner has moved in to the property so an expedited registration is not usually top priority yet if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your conveyancer could speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

How does conveyancing in Chelmsford differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Chelmsford come to us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is ready to move into. This is because house builders in Chelmsford typically acquire 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 conveyancers 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Chelmsford or who has acted in the same development.

I have been recommended a conveyancing solicitor in Chelmsford. I need to find out if they are listed on the lender's approved list of lawyers. Can you advise?

One option is to contact the conveyancer to check if they are on the lender's panel. If that does not help call us and we can investigate and revert. If they are not on the lender panel we can certainly arrange a quality conveyancing solicitor in Chelmsford on the approved list for your lender.