Hornchurch Conveyancing Quote

Conveyancing Quote for Hornchurch Essex

Hornchurch is based in the London Borough of Havering – the area comprises of a wide range of properties from flats to houses and includes Elm Park and Emerson Park. The post codes are RM11 and RM12. Some of the most expensive properties in the area can be found on Emerson Park costing £3 million or more,

Kenneth Elliott + Rowe solicitors are based in Havering and provide a local service to those buying and selling in this area.

We provide a local service which is competitive and based on local knowledge. We have been established in the area for over 50 years.

What will it cost me in if I buy or sell in Hornchurch?

To give you an idea of the costs the average price for a Freehold Property (e.g. a house or bungalow) in Hornchurch is £320,000.

If you were selling at this price our total Legal Fees, VAT and expenses would amount to £760.80.

If you were buying total legal costs, VAT, stamp duty and Disbursements for Buying would be £7444.80

What would the fees be if the property was leasehold?

The average price of a leasehold property (e.g. a flat or maisonette) in this area (Hornchurch) is £182,000

If you are selling a leasehold property our fees and disbursements would be £792.00

If you were buying the Legal Fees, VAT, stamp duty and disbursements for Buying: £2384.80

Remember to combine the cost if you are buying and selling.

For an exact quote on your circumstances you can use our free on line quote system (no need to insert your email address or any contact details) Instant Conveyancing Quote

or call 01708 757575 or email mbs@ker.co.uk (Mark Sadler) for a personlised quote.

We just need confirmation of the type of property (freehold or leasehold), price, whether you are obtaining a mortgage and of course whether you are selling, buying or both.

Local Searches – Havering

We have a direct electronic link with the local authority to order searches. The London Borough of Havering are very helpful and responsive to search requests. Typically we would expect the search result back in around 1 week. Some lawyers / solicitors / conveyancers quote longer – 2 weeks because they rely on their search provider to source the search rather than going direct or worse still use personal searches not official* local authority searches which take longer than the real thing . The direct link also keeps the search cost down – currently the fee is £85.00 which we believe if very competitive especially for a London Borough.

All this means that you have a quick turn around on the paperwork which is useful if you have a four week deadline to exchange contracts.

* official searches are completed by the local authority rather than a “personal search” which is reliant on a search provider interpreting responses.

Local Knowledge – Restrictive Covenant Issues

Local knowledge helps the transaction. We deal with a lot of transactions on Emerson Park – this has it’s own planning policy and quite often plans to develop or extend are caught by restrictive covenants which were imposed some time ago. This is an area where developers and self-build owner/occupiers often purchase – quite often buying a large plot with a small house or bungalow to knock down and rebuild. In this area we often look to indemnity insurance to insure out of the risk of consent – this can be obtain pre build as well as after the works have been completed.

Much of Hornchurch is subject to restrictive covenants of one type or another. Elm Park for example is subject to restrictions imposed by a major developer in the area (at the time) namely the Costain group. If you follow the letter of the restrictions on the title any external change to the property (for example an extension or conservatory) would need prior written consent from Richard Costain Limited. Plans would need to be sent to them for stamping. But local knowldge tells us that this company decided in the 1970s not to pursue any consents and therefore the need to go through this procedure is no longer required. We have a letter from the developer dating from the time confirming this and as such it means that you would not, as a seller be required to pay for indemnity insurance on your sale or as a buyer insist on it for your purchase.

Leasehold Flats – extra costs to look out for

We provide many buyers with assistance in relation to leasehold purchases. The leases in Hornchurch range from ex-local authority lease (look out for the 2 year planned “major works” charges which often pop up at the last minute on enquiries) to converted flats and purpose built blocks. We do a lot of work for share of freehold matters and lease extensions.

Our on line fee quote for leasehold matters includes any “supplement” you may find hidden in terms and conditions of other lawyers as we know it is leasehold from the start. You do need to budget for the management pack on the sale – this can vary from £100 or so to several hundred depending on the combination of landlord, managing agent and management company you have – they all may charge a different fee. On a leasehold purchase you will also need to include the notice fees payable to the landlord which again can vary from £10 (where Havering is the Landlord) to again several hundred pounds for commercial landlords/manaing agents. There may be other charges associated with restriction consents and deeds of covenant.

It is difficult to summarise all the areas in which we can help you in your conveyancing transaction but the above are just examples types of local issues in the Hornchurch area and the surrounds where we can help you with your move.

Where we can help:

We specialise in conveyancing matters (buying and selling) in Hornchurch and Havering.

As a local firm you can obtain a free conveyancing quote (no personal details or email address required). No need to use a firm in the far reaches of the country where access to your lawyer may be limited and you can’t pop into the office to drop in and sign documents. We have free parking at the front of our building. We are still a modern firm – all our lawyers have direct line and direct emails – this is the preferred means of communication for many clients

We also provide a high quality service – we are part of the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme.

Quote Promise

At kenneth elliott + rowe we believe our fixed price quote delivers excellent value for money. The quote is subject to our Terms and Conditions but there are No Hidden Extras.

Our guide to Unknown Costs and Limitations will give you an idea on what other possible costs or expenses to budget for.

What happens to the cost if things don’t go to plan?

Remember if the process drags on, kenneth elliott + rowe will not hit you with additional charges. Our price is fixed.

If you need a quote please visit our quote site or call 01708 757575 and ask for Mark Sadler, David Farr, Keith Darvill or Fred Rylah.

For an exact quote on your circumstances you can use our free on line quote system (no need to insert your email address or any contact details) http://www.convey-quote.co.uk