Can your site be used to locate a Conveyancing solicitor in Canvey Island even if I’m not buying or selling a house, for example if I want to buy an office in Canvey Island with a loan from Bank of Scotland?

The service is primarily used to find residential conveyancing solicitors in Canvey Island but we have set out at the end of this page a selection of Canvey Island commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to enquire with the solicitors directly to check if they can also act for Bank of Scotland

Just acquired a detached house in Canvey Island , how long should it take for the Land Registry to record my ownership? My Canvey Island conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be certain the registration formalities are addressed.

There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Canvey Island registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timeframes can adjust according to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry need to notify any interested parties. Currently in the region of three quarters of such applications are completed in less than three weeks but some can be subject to longer hold-ups. Historically registration takes place once the new owner is living at the property thus 'speed' is not typically an essential issue yet where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your solicitor must communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.

How does conveyancing in Canvey Island differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Canvey Island come to us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is built. This is because house builders in Canvey Island tend to 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 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 Canvey Island or who has acted in the same development.

I was recommended by two or three local selling agents in Canvey Island to locate a property lawyer on your site. Is there a financial advantage for Estate Agents to promote your site over and above alternative conveyancing organisations?

We refuse to give any referral fee for directing people in our direction. We found it would be just too difficult to pay a commission as a client could think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.

Expecting to exchange soon on a leasehold property in Canvey Island. Conveyancing solicitors assured me that they report fully within the next couple of days. What should I be looking out for?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Canvey Island should include some of the following:

Where does the liability rest to repair and maintain the building. It is essential for you to know which party is responsible the repair and maintenance of every part of the building Specifying your legal entitlements in respect of the communal areas in the block.E.G., does the lease include a right of way over an accessway or staircase? Will you be prohibited or prevented from having pets in the property? What options are open to you if another tenant in the building breaches a clause of their lease? You should receive a copy of the lease

Canvey Island Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Queries before Purchasing

Its a good idea to discover as much as possible regarding the company managing the building as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. As the proprietor of a leasehold property you will be in the clutches of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to practical matters like the tidiness of the communal areas. Don't be afraid to ask other tenants what they think of them. In conclusion, be sure you know the dates that the service fees are due to the managing agents and specifically what you get for your money. How is the lease structured? The answer will be important as a) areas could result in problems in the building as the common areas may begin to deteriorate if services remain unpaid b) if the leaseholders have a dispute with the running of the building you will wish to have all the details