Conveyancing in Tilbury
Conveyancing involves the legal work and documentation required to transfer a property from the seller to the buyer. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Tilbury, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Tilbury 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.
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Buying property in Tilbury
A town in Essex, Tilbury is known for its port, one of Britain's major ports providing a significant number of jobs. The historic Tilbury Fort is a popular local attraction.
Tilbury Town railway station provides services to London Fenchurch Street, and road links are provided by the nearby A1089. The town has a population of approximately 12,000.
Council Tax in Tilbury (2023/24)
Tilbury 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 do Tilbury conveyancing solicitors do?
Your conveyancing solicitor will handle all the legal elements of transferring ownership from the seller to the buyer.
The solicitor will raise enquires of the seller's solicitor, order searches, review contracts and ensure that post-purchase requirements, like paying Stamp Duty Land Tax, are completed.
In addition to standard searches, Tilbury conveyancing solicitors would also undertake flood risk assessments due to large low-lying areas, and potential for London's green belt issues.
Purchasing with a mortgage?
During the conveyancing process, your solicitor must also complete the legal work on behalf of the bank.
Acceptance on a lender's panel means your solicitor is able to represent your bank or building society.
More than 100 building societies, banks and lenders have approved our chosen panel solicitors. We can help you complete your Tilbury transaction without delay.
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We can also help Tilbury buyers with conveyancing for:
When you purchase a flat or house in a conservation area, your property lawyer will check for potential planning breaches, e.g. lack of conservation area consent for alterations or conservation oversight. Conservation areas in Tilbury and the Thurrock local authority include East Tilbury, Orsett and Corringham.Buying in a conservation area
There are about half a million listed properties in England and Wales - around 260 of which are in Thurrock Council. Tilbury listed buildings and properties include: Listed properties can be a joy to own, but they come with their share of complexities. Examples of the duties faced by listed property owners include regular upkeep, and consent for additions like satellite dishes or external lighting. Our experienced panel of solicitors will clarify the legal duties your ownership will impose. Read more:Buying a listed building
New Build
Leasehold flats
is significantly more complex than buying a freehold property. The many potential problems lying in wait for an uninformed buyer can include legally technical issues like unpaid service charges by the existing leaseholder and short leases.
An experienced leasehold conveyancer will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
Read more:
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?
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Selling a property in Tilbury
When selling property in Tilbury, your conveyancer will prepare vital paperwork, including the sale contract and the various property information forms, and help you fill out this paperwork. The lawyer will address potential issues, handle questions from the buyer's side and handle the mortgage redemption. To ensure the transaction is straightforward, your lawyer will coordinate with all parties, such as estate agents, landlords and lenders.
Does it take longer to sell a leasehold property?
Compared to freehold property, yes. The conveyancing for selling a leasehold property can be seriously delayed.
The buyer's solicitor will want to see this leasehold-related paperwork, including a copy of buildings insurance for the common parts of the property. The time it takes your lawyer to gather this paperwork is the common cause of such delays.
The seller's solicitor should commence this even before a sale has been agreed, because these details could take several weeks to collect if the managing agent or landlord is slow or difficult to contact.
Read more:
Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing in Tilbury
The Bank of England's current base rate is 4.5% (16 March, 2025)
Before appointing a solicitor, you will need to check that your remortgage solicitor can act for your bank or building society.
Our remortgage panel solicitors can act for over 100 mortgage lenders. Whether you are switching to a 2-year fixed rate from Santander or moving to a home reversion mortgage with Birmingham Midshires, we can help.
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Transfer of equity
Whether you are adding a new partner to your property's title, gifting a share of a property or inheritance tax planning, you will need to work with a conveyancing solicitor to handle the transfer of equity. Your lawyer will complete all the necessary paperwork for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much are conveyancing fees in Tilbury?
Conveyancing fees
These fees are paid to your conveyancer for the legal services they provide. Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you'll pay when your transaction completes.
Disbursements
The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, such as Stamp Duty and property searches.
Check the terms and conditions
If you are comparing conveyancing quotes, double-check for additional fees or charges. Some solicitors' quotes may include additional charges in the small print. This can lead to a higher final bill.
