I was recommended to a conveyancer who has given a fee calculation of £1350 for freehold conveyancing in Clayhall. I am hoping to downsize from a modern property for £225,000. Are the quoted fees excessive? Is it in excess of the norm for conveyancing in Clayhall?

The estimate does seem marginally overpriced. If you shop around you might reduce the fees slightly by perhaps £125. That being said, you couldlive to rue opting for an a cheaper conveyancer. If is important to ensure the firm can act for your mortgage company. Do utilise our comparison tool to get a quote a Clayhall conveyancing company on the banks conveyancing panel which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Clayhall.

How does conveyancing in Clayhall differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Clayhall contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is finished. This is because new home sellers in Clayhall typically buy 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 Clayhall or who has acted in the same development.

I am downsizing from my home. My former lawyers closed down. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Clayhall if that makes things easier.

Do use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Clayhall. 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.

I’m about to sell my 2 bed apartment in Clayhall. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed, but I have recently received a half-yearly service charge invoice – should I leave it to the buyer to sort out?

The sensible thing to do is pay the invoice as normal given that all rents and service invoices will be apportioned on completion, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most managing agents 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.

Following months of dialogue we are unable to agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Clayhall. Can we issue an application to the Residential Property Tribunal Service?

Absolutely. We can put you in touch with a Clayhall conveyancing firm who can help.

An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Clayhall residence is 59 & 59a Clarendon Gardens in February 2014. The Tribunals valuation for the freehold was £30,073.00 The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 65 and 61.

Would local authority consent be required to convert a house into two appartments in Clayhall? This has been done to a house next door to a relative in Clayhall and was not aware of the conversion until it was done.

Planning Permission yes. Building Regulations yes.