I am soon to complete buying a property in Essex but as a consequence of wreckage from the recent storms I have was able negotiate reparation from the vendor of £3k taking the form of a adjustment in the price. This was going to be addressed as part of amending the contract however TSB are not allowing this. Why were they notified?

Any property lawyer that is on the TSB approved list is obliged to disclose to TSB of any variations to the purchase price. If you were to refuse your property lawyer to notify the price change to TSB then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, TSB and you would have to appoint a new property lawyer for your conveyancing in Essex.

How does conveyancing in Essex differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Essex come to us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is built. This is because new home sellers in Essex tend to acquire the site, 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 used to new build conveyancing in Essex or who has acted in the same development.

I am downsizing from my house. My former lawyers has retired. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Essex if that makes a difference.

Please use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Essex. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes with a minimum of fuss.

As co-executor for the will of my father I am selling a property in Monmouth but live in Essex. My solicitor (based 260 kilometers from meneeds me to execute a statutory declaration before completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in Essex to attest this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or qualified solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Essex based

I’m about to sell my ground floor flat in Essex. Conveyancing has not commenced, however I have just received a yearly maintenance charge invoice – Do I pay up?

Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should pay the service charge as you normally would because all ground rent and maintenance payments will be apportioned on completion, so you will be reimbursed by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process.

I acquired a 2 bed flat in Essex, conveyancing having been completed May 2003. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Similar properties in Essex with a long lease are worth £211,000. The ground rent is £50 invoiced annually. The lease ceases on 21st October 2092

With only 68 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £9,500 and £11,000 plus professional fees.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.