"The benefits of access to local area information when you move are considerable. Associations with local authorities and other Shoeburyness information sources, such as water and drainage providers, are maintained by our Solicitors and they are also cognisant of the issues and considerations native to the area."

Local issues considered by Shoeburyness Conveyancing Solicitors:

Official Local Authority Searches

When buying a new home in Shoeburyness a conveyancer will carry out Official Local Authority Searches. The Local Authority for Shoeburyness is Southend on Sea Borough Council, Ground Floor, Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Essex, SS2 6ER. Tel: 01702 215 000 or out of hours emergencies on: 01553 616 601

Disadvantaged Areas in Shoeburyness

Designated areas as 'disadvantaged areas' may qualify for relief from stamp duty. Areas designated are identified by local government ward or electoral divisions. No stamp duty is payable on residential property purchases where the price paid is under £150,000. Above £150k, no stamp duty relief may be available. A postcode search will usually determine whether a home being sold for less than the threshold is eligible. Call our Conveyancing team for a full list of designated disadvantaged areas in Shoeburyness.

What are the consequences if your solicitor is not on your lender's panel?

Many lenders, and particularly nationwide banks, were once willing to instruct any solicitors who requested to be added to their panel. However, mortgage lenders have started removing firms which do not carry out much work for them, or have not met certain additional criteria. If your lender does not accept your chosen solicitor, you must make a decision as to how to proceed:

• Obtain a mortgage from a less restrictive lender
• Instruct a solicitor whom your lender accepts
• Pay the lenders costs for their solicitor in addition to your own

It is usually cheaper to have the same firm act both for you and your lender, and carry out all the conveyancing work in connection with a purchase and the mortgage.