Whether you're buying your dream home or trying to resolve a landlord dispute, our dedicated property team provide a fast, reliable and complete property service.
At Giles Wilson, we can act for any client looking to buy or sell a residential property. Our solicitors understand how stressful the process can be which is why they are committed to handling everything from drawing up contracts to dealing with the Land Registry – making the move as smooth as possible for you.
And once you've moved in, we can help to resolve any disputes arising from your property, no matter how small they are. From party wall matters and boundary disputes to issues arising between tenants and landlords, we can offer advice, representation and even our specialist mediation service.
Whichever property service you need, our experienced team have an in-depth knowledge of property in the local area and will give your property their full attention until everything is complete.
Led by Managing Partner Melinda Giles, our property solicitors bring unmatched expertise, care, and deep local knowledge of Leigh-on-Sea and Southend.
With over 100 years of combined experience in conveyancing, property disputes, and Building Safety Act matters, we handle more than 700 cases annually, giving you complete peace of mind for any property transaction or concern.
Accredited by the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS), members of the Equity Release Council, and listed on the vast majority of Mortgage Lender Panels across the UK, our firm’s accreditations reflect our commitment to excellence. We ensure that every client receives thorough, efficient, and highly personalised advice, so you’re fully informed before buying, selling, or taking action.
Considering a property purchase and need professional insight? Worried about being misled during a transaction or facing long-term issues like subsidence? Our experienced property solicitors offer comprehensive legal advice to help you navigate any property-related decision, concern, or dispute with confidence.
From residential conveyancing to resolving a landlord dispute, our property team can help solve any legal issue you may have. View our full range of Property services below.
We’ve been based in Leigh-on-Sea since we started in 1997. With headquarters on London Road and a second branch on Leigh Broadway, these prime locations allow us to serve the entire Southend and South East Essex area, extending into the rest of Essex and the East End of London.
Our award-winning team of friendly, conscientious and accredited legal professionals make you feel comfortable from the very first consultation. Representing a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, our combined knowledge and expertise ensures we can handle any and all of your legal requirements.
Whether you are buying or selling your home, facing a dispute with your landlord or are looking to remortgage, you can depend on our property law specialists to handle any matter with absolute professionalism.
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The expertise of our solicitors is regularly recognised by some of the profession’s most distinguished organisations. As well as being a member of a number of Law Society schemes, we have won awards at the Law Society Excellence Awards, the Halsbury Legal Awards and the Modern Law Awards.
We have also received recognition in the form of the Lexcel mark of quality, a Legal 500 listing and a place on the shortlist of The Lawyer’s Boutique Firm of the Year.
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We hope that you do not have cause to complain about us but we do take any complaints very seriously and urge you to speak to a partner initially and if you are not satisfied then to follow our Complaints Procedure.
When to report a solicitor to the SRA
If you have complained to your solicitor about breaching the SRA Code of Conduct and are not satisfied with their response, you can report them to the SRA. Examples of a breach include:
When to contact the Legal Ombudsman
If you have complained to your solicitor about poor service and you are not satisfied with their response, you can contact the Legal Ombudsman who deal with poor service, such as:
