Finally, a mortgage agreement from Santander for the remortgage of my 3 bedroom apartment is to be issued imminently. Are you able to suggest a cheap conveyancing law firm in Witham?

You have come to the wrong site to search for the lowest fares for conveyancing solicitors in Witham. Our intention is to offer cost effective conveyancing but our intention is not to work with the cheapest lawyers. Resist the temptation to appoint organisations offering low cost conveyancing in Witham. In your best case scenario, in deciding on low cost conveyancing, you will get your money’s worth and at worst it will result in you spending a lot in additional fees and still not get the service required.

There is lots of information on this site concerning conveyancing in Witham but can you isolate your top tip for selecting the right conveyancer in Witham

We would encourage you not to go for the cheapest Witham conveyancing fees. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of the deal.

Forgive me if this question is silly but I am unseasoned as FTB of a garden flat in Witham. Do I collect the keys to the house on the completion date from my conveyancer? If so, I will find a High Street conveyancing solicitor in Witham?

On the day of completion you will not be required to attend the conveyancers office in Witham. Your solicitors will electronically transfer the completion advance to the vendor’s lawyers, and shortly after the monies have arrived, you should be able to receive the keys from the selling Agents and move into your new home. Usually this occurs early afternoon.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Witham off the council. I have a mortgage offer with Aldermore. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Aldermore, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Aldermore conveyancing panel.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Witham. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Witham

Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Please supply a car parking plan. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme.

I am looking for a flat up to £235,500 and found one near me in Witham I like with amenity areas and station in the vicinity, the downside is that it only has 61 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Witham for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a lease with such few years left?

If you need a home loan the shortness of the lease will be problematic. Reduce the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you could ask them to start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor regarding this.

Been looking for a lawyer for freehold sale conveyancing in Witham. I'm selling, simple no mortgage to discharge, no rush, currently vacant. Got an estimate from a lawyer for £1000 excluding VAT which is a little steep considering its so straightforward. Is it possible to find less expensive fees for conveyancing in Witham?

Considering it’s a sale only, £425 + VAT would be about the lowest for sale conveyancing in Witham.