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Reasons to use our Ashford Kent conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Ashford Kent is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 Excellent communication and a wealth of expertise are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Ashford Kent property deals can be made significantly more stressful due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with endeavour to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 3 Over the years Ashford Kent lawyer have developed excellent connections with Ashford Kent local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of handling your conveyancing in Ashford Kent.
  • 4 Ashford Kent property lawyers have a significant edge when it comes to Ashford Kent conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can impact your conveyancing
  • 5 There is a better than average chance that the the lawyers for the other party have offices in Ashford Kent - if so both parties will be on good working terms

Examples of recent conveyancing in Ashford Kent since December 2024*

Sale

of apartment Godinton Road TN23 1AH, at buying sum of £80,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

Disposal

of terraced premises, Hythe Road, TN24 8PR completing on 15/01/2025 at a price of £292,500. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Transfer

of apartment Lower Queens Road TN24 8HW, at sale consideration of £200,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, setting up the completion formalities

Transfer

of detached residence premises, Gordon Close, TN24 8RG completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £280,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Ashford Kent

I am the registered owner of a freehold house in Ashford Kent but still invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Ashford Kent and has limited impact for conveyancing in Ashford Kent but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the creation of fresh rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence post 2037 is to be dispensed with completely.

What will a local search tell me regarding the property my wife and I buying in Ashford Kent?

Ashford Kent conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations such as Xpress Legal The local search plays an important part in many a Ashford Kent conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any unpleasant once you have moved into your property. The search will reveal data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject sections.

About to purchase a new build flat in Ashford Kent. 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.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Ashford Kent

    Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?

What does commercial conveyancing in Ashford Kent cover?

Commercial conveyancing in Ashford Kent covers a wide range of services, offered by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the assignment of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of tenancies.

Our conveyancer has advised that he intends to complete and exchange simultaneously on the disposal of our £350,000 flat in Ashford Kent next Monday. The freeholder has quoted £312 for Landlord’s certificate, building insurance schedule and previous years statements of service charge. Is the landlord entitled to charge an administration fee for a flat conveyance in Ashford Kent?

For the majority of leasehold sales in Ashford Kent conveyancing will involve, queries regarding the management of a building inevitably needing to be answered directly by the freeholder or its agent, this includes :

    Completing conveyancing due diligence questions Where consent is required before sale in Ashford Kent Supplying insurance information Deeds of covenant upon sale Registering of the assignment of the change of lessee after a sale
Your conveyancer will have no control over the level of the charges for this information but the average costs for the information for Ashford Kent leasehold property is £350. For Ashford Kent conveyancing transactions it is customary for the seller to pay for these costs. The landlord or their agents are under no legal obligation to answer such questions most will be willing to do so - albeit often at exorbitant prices where the fees bear little relation to the work involved. Unfortunately there is no law that requires fixed charges for administrative tasks. Neither is there any legal time frame by which they are required to provide answers.

I bought a studio flat in Ashford Kent, conveyancing formalities finalised in 2008. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Comparable properties in Ashford Kent with over 90 years remaining are worth £195,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease ends on 21st October 2088

With just 63 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £16,200 and £18,600 plus professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other issues that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

What can I do where I am unhappy with the lawyer who handled our conveyancing in Ashford Kent?

We live in an imperfect world, and unfortunately every so often matters do not go as planned. Nevertheless there is recourse if you were dissatisfied with your conveyancing in Ashford Kent. This varies from trying to resolve matters directly with them, through to reporting a conveyancing practitioner to their governing body. If you remain unhappy you may consider getting in touch with the Legal Ombudsman.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Ashford Kent regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Ashford Kent specialising in commercial conveyancing in Ashford Kent. This may include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Haskell & Co Solicitors, Claridge House, 5 Elwick Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1PD
  • Kingsfords Solicitors Limited, 2 Elwick Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1PD
  • Hallett & Co, 11 Bank Street, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1DA

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Ashford Kent regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Ashford Kent but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Independent Property Lawyers Ltd, 1 Bull Yard, TN24 8SF

Planning law solicitors in Ashford Kent regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Ashford Kent practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including tree preservation orders
  • Hallett & Co, 11 Bank Street, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1DA

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

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