Conveyancing in Billericay
Conveyancing refers to the legal process carried out by a property lawyer when transferring ownership of a property from the seller to the buyer. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Billericay, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped clients in Billericay and throughout Basildon with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Other areas covered: Brentwood, Southend On Sea and Wickford
Buying property in Billericay
A town in Essex, Billericay is known for its historic high street. Major employers include various retail chains and financial services. It offers direct rail links to London Liverpool Street.
Council Tax in Billericay (2023/24)
Billericay is in Basildon District Council.
Band | Amount |
---|---|
A | £1,375.32 |
B | £1,604.54 |
C | £1,833.76 |
D | £2,062.98 |
E | £2,521.42 |
F | £2,979.86 |
G | £3,438.30 |
H | £4,125.96 |
What does a property lawyer do?
A conveyancer plays an essential role during a property purchase transaction, and leads you through the legal side of transferring ownership from the seller to the buyer. Your lawyer will order searches, raise questions for the seller's solicitor, review the lease (if applicable) and take care of tasks after the sale, such as registering the property ownership with the Land Registry.
Billericay conveyancing solicitors may undertake flood risk assessments due to large low-lying areas, and potential for London's green belt issues.
Will you be taking out a mortgage?
During the conveyancing process, your solicitor must also complete the legal work on behalf of the bank or building society. Your transaction could take significantly longer to complete if your conveyancer is not on your mortgage provider's panel.
Our chosen panel lawyers have established relationships with the majority of building societies, banks and lenders, so you can complete your purchase without delay.
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Conveyancing for buying a property
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We can assist home buyers in Billericay with the legal work for:
When you purchase a flat or house in a Billericay conservation area, your conveyancing solicitor will check for restrictive covenants, e.g. tree preservation orders (TPOs), and street appearance restrictions. Conservation areas in Billericay and across the Basildon local authority include:Buying a flat or house in a conservation area
There are more than 500,000 listed buildings across the country - around 130 of which are in Basildon District Council. Listed buildings in and around Billericay include: Examples of the obligations placed upon listed building owners include maintenance of historic features, and consent required for energy efficient alterations. Our experienced panel of solicitors will explain to you the additional legal obligations your planned listed building purchase will entail. Read more:Listed buildings
Buying a leasehold property
Buying a leasehold flat in the UK is significantly more complex than buying a freehold property. The many potential problems awaiting the unsuspecting buyer can include legally technical issues like undisclosed major works and marriage value issues.
A specialist leasehold solicitor will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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What you need to know about buying a leasehold property
Should I be wary of buying a leasehold house?
Should I buy a property with a short lease?
Selling property in Billericay
The sale of a house or flat in Billericay will require your solicitor to first compile key documents, including the title deeds and the TA6 and TA10 property information forms.
The conveyancer's duties entail responding to the buyer's solicitor's questions and sorting out potential snags.
By taking steps to coordinate with all stakeholders, including agents, lenders and landlords, your solicitor will ensure the sale of your home completes without a hitch.
What do I need to know if selling a leasehold property in Billericay?
The conveyancing process for a leasehold property is significantly more complicated compared to a freehold house.
The complex nature of leasehold property means that conveyancing solicitors in Billericay will need to conduct extra work, including collating the latest service charge and ground rent statement, through to ascertaining if a license to assign is required.
In order to resolve any leasehold difficulties faster, It is highly recommended that you instruct a property lawyer as soon as is practicable.
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage in Billericay
The current Bank of England base rate is 4.5% (18 February, 2025)
Make sure you verify your conveyancing solicitor's lender panel status before you instruct your solicitor.
Our remortgage panel solicitors are panel members for all major banks and building societies, so whether you are switching to a standard variable rate mortgage from Lloyds Bank or moving to a home reversion mortgage with Holmesdale Building Society, we can help your remortgage complete quickly.
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Transfer of equity
Whether you are dealing with inheritance tax planning, gifting a share of a property or buying out the equity of a joint owner, a transfer of equity is required. Your lawyer will handle all the required documentation and register the new interest at HM Land Registry for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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What are typical Billericay conveyancing fees?
Conveyancing legal fees
The conveyancing quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes. Conveyancing fees are paid to your solicitor or conveyancer for the work they carry out on your behalf.
Disbursements (third party costs)
Disbursements are the payments incurred by your solicitor or conveyancer during the conveyancing process. Examples of disbursements include Stamp Duty, property searches and an environmental search.
Check the quote for hidden costs
Double-check for additional fees or charges, if you are comparing quotes. Some firms include additional fees in the small print, leading to a final bill that is higher than the original quote.