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Reasons to use our Tilbury conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Tilbury lawyers work in conjunction with Tilbury estate agents, property finders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to home movers every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible
  • 2 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Tilbury regularly deal withlocal issues specific to Tilbury and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and speedier conveyancing.
  • 3 Property lawyer conveyancing lawyers have very good personal connections with Tilbury selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 4 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Tilbury 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 would hope for.
  • 5 No matter what any other companies tell you it could be necessary to pop into your lawyer to execute contracts. There are various parties with involved in a house sale without having to add the postman into the pot.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Tilbury since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Tilbury

My partner’s uncle is a solicitor. I expect that I'll be able to get mate’s fee for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of fees would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Tilbury?

It’s wise to request 3 or more like-for-like conveyancing estimates. Do use our comparison tool on this page. You will notice that charges will be different but service levels do differ between solicitors as is true with the vast majority of professional services.

Finally the sale completed on my house in Tilbury last October but my buyer keeps telephoning me to say his solicitor is waiting to hear from mine. What are the post completion sale legalities now that I have sold?

Following your house sale your conveyancer should deliver the transfer documentation and all additional paperwork to the buyer’s conveyancer. Depending on the transaction, your solicitor must also confirm that the mortgage has been redeemed to the purchasers conveyancers. There are no post completion procedures peculiar conveyancing in Tilbury.

I am considering applying for a Co-operative mortgage for purchase of a newly converted (under development) in Tilbury with 65 per cent LTV. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Co-operative ?

There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Co-operative will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is greater potential for delays and confusion with two solicitors involved, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Tilbury. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Tilbury

    If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please supply a car parking plan. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared.

I am using a search engine for the phrase cheap conveyancing in Tilbury it brings up numerous property lawyerslocally. How do I determine which is the suitable solicitor for me?

The ideal way of seeking a suitable conveyancer is through a personal referral, so ask colleagues and family who have acquired a property in Tilbury or the local estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Tilbury vary, so it's a good idea to request a minimum of four quotes from different property lawyers. Make sure that you know that the fees are fixed.

Back In 2003, I bought a leasehold flat in Tilbury. Conveyancing and Lloyds TSB Bank mortgage are in place. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1998. The conveyancing practitioner in Tilbury who previously acted has long since retired. What should I do?

The first thing you should do is contact the Land Registry to make sure that this person is in fact the registered owner of the freehold reversion. There is no need to instruct a Tilbury conveyancing practitioner to do this as it can be done on-line for less than a fiver. Rest assured that in any event, even if this is the rightful freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Tilbury - Examples of Questions you should consider before Purchasing

    Make sure you discover if the the lease includes any adverse restrictions in the lease. For instance plenty of leases prohibit pets being permitted in in a block in Tilbury. If you love the apartmentin Tilbury but your dog can’t move with you then you will be presented with a hard determination. What restrictions are contained in the Tilbury Lease? Where a Tilbury lease has fewer than eighty years it will impact the value of the apartment. Check with your bank that they are content with remaining years on the lease. A short lease means that you will probably have to extend the lease at some point and you need to have some idea of how much this would cost. Remember, in most cases you would be required to have been the owner of the residence for 24 months before you are entitled to extend the lease.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Tilbury regulated by the SRA

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

  • Patrick Lawrence, 5 Railway Place, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1AP
  • Martin Tolhurst Partnership Llp, 7 Wrotham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0PD
  • F S Law Solicitors & Advocates, 27 Milton Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2RF
  • Hatten Wyatt, 51/54 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1BD
  • Hattens Solicitors, 90 Orsett Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5ER

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Tilbury regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Tilbury specialising in commercial conveyancing in Tilbury. This may include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Patrick Lawrence, 5 Railway Place, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1AP
  • Martin Tolhurst Partnership Llp, 7 Wrotham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0PD
  • F S Law Solicitors & Advocates, 27 Milton Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2RF
  • Stantons, 24 Wrotham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0PA
  • Hatten Wyatt, 51/54 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1BD

Buying a home in Tilbury is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title unregistered or registered
  • Ordering Tilbury property searches with respect to the property
  • Assessing draft sale agreement and other documentation forwarded by the vendor’s property lawyer
  • Submitting enquiries with the owner’s property lawyer
  • Agreeing the wording of the sale agreement
  • Assessing replies supplied by the seller to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (where relevant)
  • Preparing and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Completion of and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the transfer of ownership and the mortgage (where applicable) at the HM Land Registry.

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

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