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You can try and find the cheapest conveyancing solicitors in Aylesford but be careful as you may get what you pay for.

Reasons to use our Aylesford conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 No matter what any alternative solicitors say it could be important to attend your solicitor to sign contracts. There are various parties with involved in a homemove without needing to include Royal Mail into the mix.
  • 2 Aylesford solicitors are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 3 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Aylesford is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 4 Excellent communication and pure property expertise are key benefits that you should seek when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Aylesford home moves can be made a lot more stressful because of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 5 The practices shown on our directory have a mix of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Aylesford since September 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Aylesford

Why do I have to pay up front for conveyancing in Aylesford?

Where you are retaining lawyers for conveyancing in Aylesford your lawyer will ask you place them with funds to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. This will be the total of the cost of the Local Authority Search. When the down payment is as part of the sale price then this will be asked for immediately ahead of contracts are exchanged. The closing balance that is due will be payable shortly before completion.

If you had a top tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Aylesford what would it be?

Do not opt for the cheapest Aylesford conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in advance.

Can you point me to a directory of Co-operative panel conveyancers in Aylesford on the Council of Mortgage Lender’s Website?

No. There is no such directory service on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association websites. A small selection of lending institutions make their panel listings available online. If you are looking for a Aylesford lawyer on the Co-operative please use our facility.

I am due to exchange contracts on my house. I had a double glazing fitted in September 2007, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s lender, Nottingham are being problematic. The Aylesford solicitor who is on the Nottingham conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but Nottingham are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Nottingham have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Nottingham have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Nottingham may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

Should commercial conveyancing searches disclose planned roadworks that could impact a commercial site in Aylesford?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Aylesford will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers spend in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Aylesford. The report provides definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Aylesford.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Aylesford it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately may cause delays to Aylesford commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not conducted for residential conveyancing in Aylesford.

Should I be wary that estate agents that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use an internet conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Aylesford conveyancing company?

As with lots of service providers, often referrals from relatives can be extremely useful or valuable. Nevertheless there are numerous players in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, mortgage brokers and banks might all suggest conveyancers to retain. Sometimes the lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but occasionally there behind the scenes commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You are free to appoint your own conveyancer. However, bear in mind that the majority of mortgage providers operate an approved list of solicitors you must use for the lender related work in your home move.

In surfing the internet for the phrase conveyancing in Aylesford it brings up many conveyancersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the right conveyancing solicitor for me?

The ideal way of choosing the right conveyancer is through a personal recommendation, so enquire of friends and those you trust who have acquired a property in Aylesford or a local estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Aylesford vary, so it's a good idea to obtain a minimum of three fee calculations from varying types of property lawyers. Make sure that you know that the charges are guaranteed not to rise.

Is planning permission necessary to convert a house into a couple of appartments in Aylesford? This has taken place to a property next door to my home in Aylesford and was unaware of it happening until after the works were done.

Planning consent is necessary for splitting a single dwelling in Aylesford into apartments but probably not for converting back to single dwelling-house so, in answer to your question, yes,a it is required.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Aylesford

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Aylesford practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • Brachers Llp, Somerfield House, 57-59 London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8JH
  • Daniel Francis Solicitors, 5a Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8RL
  • Gullands, 16 Mill Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6XT
  • Whitehead Monckton Limited, Monckton House, 72 King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1BL
  • Morlings, 1-3 Clarendon Place, King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1BQ

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Aylesford regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Aylesford with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Aylesford. This should include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Brachers Llp, Somerfield House, 57-59 London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8JH
  • Daniel Francis Solicitors, 5a Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8RL
  • Gill Turner Tucker, Colman House, King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1JE
  • Gullands, 16 Mill Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6XT
  • Burroughs, Alliance House, 38 King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1BS

Planning law solicitors in Aylesford regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Aylesford practicing in planning law. This should include advice on planning applications and appeals
  • Brachers Llp, Somerfield House, 57-59 London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8JH
  • Whitehead Monckton Limited, Monckton House, 72 King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1BL
  • The Kingsley Smith Trustee Company, 81 High Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4EE
  • Kingsley Smith Solicitors Llp, 81 High Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4EE

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

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