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  • 1 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor generally results in a more personalised service. When using a large conveyancing firm, your matter is handled by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 2 The Rayleigh conveyancing practitioners that are listed are dedicated to providing value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and remortgagors in Rayleigh
  • 3 We are the UKs most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory listing mortgage company approved law practices delivering conveyancing in Rayleigh registered with the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 4 Personal touch together with pure property experience are key benefits that you should value when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Rayleigh conveyancing can become a lot more protracted as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 5 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Rayleigh is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Rayleigh since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Rayleigh

When will exchange of contracts occur in residential conveyancing in Rayleigh and am I required to attend the lawyers office?

Where you are local to our conveyancing solicitors in Rayleigh you are welcome to attend to sign documents. However, the firms we recommend supply countrywide coverage for conveyancing and give just as detailed and professional a job for you when dealing with you electronically. The signing of the sale agreement is not the important part. A signed contract is just a prerequisite for the conveyancer to officially exchange when the time is right, which is ordinarily shortly after signing. The exchange process is is usually a five minute process, although where a long "chain" is in play, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Rayleigh)to be in the office at the appropriate time.

I just acquired a house at auction in Rayleigh. Conveyancing is needed. What happens now?

Now that you are for in every practical sense signed on the dotted line you must instruct a conveyancing lawyer quickly as you now have a tight a fixed date to complete the property. Every auction property should have a bespoke legal pack. This will include the copy title deeds, local authority and drainage searches. If you have purchased leasehold property the legal papers may contain a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing paperwork specific to leasehold premises. You need to pass this on to your appointed conveyancing solicitor ASAP. You also need to ensure that you have funds in place to complete the transaction on the set completion date.

We previously chose solicitors based in Rayleigh on the RBS solicitor panel. They have just billed me a separate fee for the legal aspects of the RBS mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee specified by RBS?

Unfortunately, so long as it is in their Terms of Engagement or estimate then yes your lawyer can charge a fee for this. The charge is not dictated by RBS but by your Rayleigh lawyer. Numerous firms on the RBS panel will charge ’dealing with mortgage’ fee and others do not.

I have a mortgage with Yorkshire BS for my property in Rayleigh. Conveyancing has been completed some time ago. If I am intending to rent out my property and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a buy-to-let mortgage or inform Yorkshire BS?

You must advise Yorkshire BS prior to letting out your property as this is likely to be a breach of Yorkshire BS’s mortgage conditions. It may be that Yorkshire BS will allow you to rent out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Yorkshire BS directly. It should not be necessary to do this via a Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel firm.

I have been told that property searches are the number one cause of stalling in Rayleigh house deals. Is this right?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published determinations of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the most frequent causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Searches are unlikely to be the root cause of delay in conveyancing in Rayleigh.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Rayleigh. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Rayleigh

    Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Please supply a car parking plan. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

My cousin has urged me to appoint his lawyers for conveyancing in Rayleigh. Do I take his advice?

There are no two ways about it the ideal way to choose a conveyancing solicitor is to get guidance from friends or family who have actually previously instructed the conveyancer that you are are thinking of instructing.

I have just started marketing my basement flat in Rayleigh.Conveyancing solicitors are to be appointed soon however I have just had a quarterly maintenance charge invoice – should I leave it to the buyer to sort out?

The sensible thing to do is clear the maintenance contribution as normal given that all ground rent and service invoices will be apportionedon completion, so you will be reimbursed by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Rayleigh regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Rayleigh but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Rudds, 81a High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7EJ
  • Esw Legal Limited, 162-168 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7BY
  • Todmans S R E, Barringtons, Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EH
  • Alan Simpson & Co, Mill Court, 19 London Hill, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7HW
  • Pearl Baker, Ivy House, 13 High Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7SA

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Rayleigh regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Rayleigh specialising in commercial conveyancing in Rayleigh. This may include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Rudds, 81a High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7EJ
  • Esw Legal Limited, 162-168 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7BY
  • Todmans S R E, Barringtons, Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EH
  • Alan Simpson & Co, Mill Court, 19 London Hill, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7HW
  • A I Sampson & Co, 10 The Malyons, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1TU

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Rayleigh regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Rayleigh but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Nfl Legal Ltd, 105 London Road, SS7 5TG
  • Chris Allnutt & Co, Ground Floor, Broadway House, SS11 7AD
  • Dorling Cottrell Limited, Suite 6 Phoenix House, SS14 3EZ
  • Pcs Legal , 5 The Capricorn Centre, SS14 3JA
  • Garnett Wilson Conveyancing Services Llp, Cumberland House, SS2 6HZ

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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