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Chatham Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Average time from start to completion was 83 days for conveyancing in Chatham
  • 2 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £5,088
  • 3 Average time frame of 64 days for registration of title in Chatham
  • 4 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270
  • 5 The most common indemnity insurance policies for Chatham conveyancing is Chancel

Examples of recent conveyancing in Chatham since September 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Chatham

We are buying a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Chatham who is on the TSB approved panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a conveyancing firm?

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

Our lender has suggested solicitors on their panel based in Chatham but I would rather use a conveyancing lawyer in Chatham or nearer to where I live. Are you able to assist?

Far from all Chatham conveyancing practices are on all banks conveyancing panel. Use our search tool to choose a Chatham conveyancing solicitor on the on the lender panel.

I acquired my flat on 8 November and my personal details is yet to be on the land registry website. Need I be worried? My conveyancing solicitor in Chatham expressed confidence that it would be concluded inside ten days. Are properties in Chatham uniquely lengthy to register?

As far as conveyancing in Chatham is concerned, registration is no faster or slower than the rest of England and Wales. Rather than based on location, timescales can adjust according to the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry need to notify any other parties. At present roughly 80% of submission are fully addressed within two weeks but occasionally there can be extensive delays. Registration occurs once the buyer is living at the property thus post completion formalities is not usually an essential issue but if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your solicitor can communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.

How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business property in Chatham and how can your lawyers assist?

The particular law that you refer to provides protection to commercial leaseholders, giving them the a statutory right to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy at the end of an expired lease. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act to your advantage and help with commercial conveyancing in Chatham

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Chatham. I happened to stumble across a web site which seems to have the ideal solution If there is a chance to get all this stuff completed via phone that would be preferable. Should I be wary? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I today plan to offer on a house that seems to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable price which is making it more attractive. I have just been informed that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are issues purchasing a leasehold house in Chatham. Conveyancing advisers have are about to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in Chatham are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in Chatham in which case you should be shopping around for a Chatham conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions for example obtaining the freeholder’sconsent to carry out changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the upkeep of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your conveyancer should report to you on the legal implications.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Chatham regulated by the SRA

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

  • Stephens & Son Llp, Rome House, 41 Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4RP
  • Winch & Winch, 5 New Road Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6AR
  • Dakers Marriott Dugdale Limited, Unit 3 Exeter House, Beaufort Court, Sir Thomas Longley Road, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4FE
  • Hawkridge & Company Llp, 39 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5TR
  • Bassets, 156 High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1ET

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Chatham

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Chatham practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Stephens & Son Llp, Rome House, 41 Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4RP
  • Winch & Winch, 5 New Road Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6AR
  • Dakers Marriott Dugdale Limited, Unit 3 Exeter House, Beaufort Court, Sir Thomas Longley Road, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4FE
  • Hawkridge & Company Llp, 39 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5TR
  • Bassets, 156 High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1ET

Planning law solicitors in Chatham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Chatham specialising in planning law. This will likely include advice on making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • 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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