We are purchasing a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in Thurrock who is on the Yorkshire BS solicitor panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Yorkshire BS . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Thurrock.

Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Thurrock. My lender is Platform

Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 11/11/2024, the requirements read as follows :

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Thurrock

There are two types of lawyers who can perform conveyancing in Thurrock namely licenced conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals handle conveyancing services that required to complete the sale or acquisition of property. They are both required to conduct Thurrock conveyancing to the same standards and guidelines so you may be sure that your conveyancing will be professionally carried out and that all requirements and procedures will be accurately taken.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Thurrock off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with Nationwide. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Nationwide, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Nationwide conveyancing panel.

I have a mortgage with Yorkshire BS for my property in Thurrock. Conveyancing has been completed 12 months ago. If I am intending to rent out the flat and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a BTL mortgage or inform Yorkshire BS?

You must advise Yorkshire BS in advance of letting out your property as this is likely to be a breach of Yorkshire BS’s mortgage conditions. In many cases banks or building societies 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. You need not do this via a Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel solicitor.

I am looking into buying my first house which is in Thurrock and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Thurrock. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Thurrock area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Thurrock. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

I am in need of some leasehold conveyancing in Thurrock. Before I get started I would like to find out the unexpired term of the lease.

Assuming the lease is recorded at the land registry - and almost all are in Thurrock - then the leasehold title will always include the basic details of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

I own a 1st floor flat in Thurrock, conveyancing was carried out March 1997. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Equivalent properties in Thurrock with over 90 years remaining are worth £179,000. The ground rent is £65 yearly. The lease finishes on 21st October 2081

With just 57 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to be between £26,600 and £30,800 as well as professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other issues that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.