Is there a reason to instruct a Writtle conveyancing practice given that internet based conveyancers are easier on the wallet?

To take your time to find compare conveyancing costs in Writtle and you should seek a reasonable fee calculation but don’t become consumed with getting the cheapest Writtle conveyancer. Appointing the right conveyancer can mark the difference between a seamless and a stressful house move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert guidance from a trusted conveyancer. Emails can't be as helpful as a phone conversation and can never replicate a face to face meeting. The firms that we work with will allocate you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor who can tackle your conveyancing from start to finish, giving the sort of hand holding that you are unlikely to received from an web based conveyancer. Our lawyers will keep you updated as to headway and keep you informed. If you ever need to contact the firm you will know who you need to speak to and we'll ensure you are in the know.

Can I use your services to locate a Conveyancing solicitor in Writtle even if I’m not buying or disposing of a house, for example if I want to buy a shop in Writtle with a loan from Nationwide Building Society?

Our comparison service is primarily there to select domestic conveyancing solicitors in Writtle but we have set out at the end of this page some Writtle commercial conveyancing firms. You should make contact with the solicitors directly to establish if they are also authorised to represent Nationwide Building Society

I have just over seventy years left on my lease and need a lease extension for my flat in Writtle. Conveyancing solicitors on the Virgin panel can deal with such extensions correct?

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 18/11/2025 the requirements read as follows :

I have been advised by numerous property agents in Writtle to select a solicitor using your seach tool. Is there a financial incentive for Estate Agents to recommend your site ahead of a competitor’s?

We refuse to give any financial incentive for pointing buyers and sellers our way. 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 am I not getting any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

Estate agents have just been given the go-ahead to market my 2 bed flat in Writtle. Conveyancing is yet to be initiated, however I have recently received a quarterly service charge demand – what should I do?

Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should discharge the service charge as normal given that all ground rent and service payments should be apportioned as part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you will be reimbursed by the buyer 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. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.

I am the registered owner of a 1 bedroom flat in Writtle, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Comparable flats in Writtle with a long lease are worth £176,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 yearly. The lease ceases on 21st October 2105

You have 80 years unexpired the likely cost is going to span between £8,600 and £9,800 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.