Conveyancing in Grays
Conveyancing is the legal transfer of a property from a seller to a buyer. handled by a solicitor or licenced conveyancer. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Grays, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Grays and throughout Thurrock handle their sale, purchase, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Other areas covered: Dartford, Gravesend, Southend On Sea and Thurrock
Buying property in Grays
A town in Essex, Grays is known for its Thurrock Museum, Grays Beach Riverside Park, and the nearby Lakeside Shopping Centre. Popular residential areas include Chafford Hundred and Tilbury. Grays has a railway station, providing links to London and Southend. Grays has a population of approximately 40,000.
Council Tax in Grays (2023/24)
Grays is in Thurrock Council.
Band | Amount |
---|---|
A | £1,265.94 |
B | £1,476.93 |
C | £1,687.92 |
D | £1,898.91 |
E | £2,320.89 |
F | £2,742.87 |
G | £3,164.85 |
H | £3,797.82 |
What does a Grays conveyancing solicitor do?
A solicitor leads you through the legal side of the transaction.
They will perform due diligence on the property, including obtaining searches from relevant authorities, such as Thurrock UA, raising enquires and registering your ownership of the property at HMLR.
In addition to standard searches, Grays conveyancing solicitors may undertake flood risk assessments due to large low-lying areas, and potential for London's green belt issues.
Buying a home with a mortgage?
Whether you are buying a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) or buying a new build property, your solicitor must also complete legal work for the bank.
If your property lawyer isn't accepted on your mortgage provider's panel, it could take weeks longer to complete your purchase.
More than 100 lenders have approved our chosen panel solicitors. We can help you complete your Grays transaction smoothly.
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Conveyancing for buying a property
Find out if our panel solicitors can act for your mortgage lender
We can also assist Grays home buyers with conveyancing for:
When you buy a property in a conservation area, your lawyer will check for restrictive covenants, which could include planning restrictions, and rubbish disposal issues. Conservation areas in Grays and the Thurrock local authority include Orsett, Fobbing and Corringham.Conservation areas
There are over half a million listed buildings across the country, 260 of which are in Thurrock Council. Listed buildings and properties in and around Grays include: Owning a listed building can be a challenge for the unwary. Our experienced panel of solicitors will clarify what duties your ownership will impose. Examples include maintenance of historic features, required consent for landscaping and a restriction on installing double glazing or modern door designs. Read more:Listed buildings
Buying a leasehold property
Purchasing a leasehold house or flat can be complex when compared to purchasing a freehold. The many potential problems lying in wait for an uninformed buyer can include legally technical issues like costly and undisclosed major works and onerous covenants.
Your 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 Grays
For the sale of a home in Grays, your conveyancing solicitor will prepare vital paperwork, such as title deeds and the various property information forms.
The conveyancer will resolve any potential issues and reply to the buyer's solicitor's inquiries.
The solicitor will also coordinate with both sides, including estate agents and banks or building societies, to confirm that the property sale completes quickly.
Is there anything to be aware of if selling a leasehold property in Grays?
Conveyancing for a leasehold property is significantly more technical than it is for a freehold home.
The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Grays must carry out additional tasks, including collating an up-to-date service charge statement, through to a copy of the service charge budget for the current year (and any anticipated payments on account).
To help mitigate the delays involved in selling a leasehold property, It is recommended that the vendor contact a lawyer as early as possible.
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing in Grays
The base interest rate is 4.5% (17 February, 2025)
Before appointing a solicitor, your solicitor needs to be able to act on your chosen mortgage lender's behalf.
We work with remortgage solicitors who are members of all major lenders' panels. Whether you are switching to a standard variable rate mortgage from Santander or taking out a flexible mortgage from Bradford and Bingley, we can help your remortgage complete quickly.
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Find out if our panel solicitors can act for your mortgage lender
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Transferring Equity in Grays
Whether you are buying out an ex-spouse after a divorce, transferring the ownership of a property (in part or in full) to your children or estate planning, you'll need to carry out a transfer of equity.
Your conveyancer will quickly and efficiently complete the legal work for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much do conveyancing solicitors fees cost in Grays?
On a conveyancing quote, the various costs or charges can be split into two types:
Conveyancing solicitors fees
These fees are what your conveyancing solicitor charges you for the work they complete. Your solicitor's quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you pay when the property transaction is complete.
Disbursements (costs payable to third parties)
The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, such as Stamp Duty, property searches and a bankruptcy search.
Check what's included in your conveyancing quote
If you are comparing conveyancing quotes, beware of hidden charges not mentioned in the initial conveyancing quote. Some solicitors' quotes may set out extra costs in the small print. This can lead to a final bill that is higher than the original quote.