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Reasons to use our Chatham conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Chatham property lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Chatham conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 2 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Chatham 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.
  • 3 Notwithstanding what alternative on-line conveyancers tell you it may be necessary to visit your conveyancer to sign contracts. Too many 3rd parties are already involved in a conveyancing transaction without needing to include Royal Mail into the equation.
  • 4 Our site offers most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory service identifying lender approved property lawyers conducting conveyancing in Chatham registered with the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 5 You can rest easier when select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Chatham has a number to pick from, but for a truly dependable and dependable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Chatham since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Chatham

Me and my husband are purchasing an apartment in Chatham. My lawyer has never been on on the lender approved panel. Is it possible for me to appoint my Chatham conveyancing solicitor notwithstanding that they are excluded from the bank panel of approved conveyancing solicitors?

One will need to have a solicitor to deal with the formalities when you need a loan to purchase your home. The lawyer will conduct all the necessary legal checks on the property, make sure that you’re properly registered as the owner and ensure that all the required mortgage documentation is dealt with. One could instruct a Chatham lawyer of your choice. However, if the conveyancer appointed is not on the mortgage company conveyancing panel additional costs will be incurred as separate legal representation will be need by the lender. Bank panel applications can be submitted, so if your conveyancer has not previously applied for membership they should take the chance to apply.

What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Chatham? What am I being asked for?

Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering laws require solicitors and licensed conveyancers to check the identification documents of the potential client they are dealing with prior to agreeing to accepting their conveyancing retainer. The Terms and Conditions that you need to sign should reaffirm this. Your lawyer also has obligations to obtain certain documents in accordance with the CML Lenders Handbook requirements last updated on 1st December 2014. Where you are unwilling to provide identification documents, your conveyancer would not be able to accept instructions from you.

I require expedited conveyancing in Chatham as I am faced with an ultimatum to exchange contracts within one month. A home loan is not required. Can I decline from having conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

As you are not getting a home loan you are at free not to do searches although no lawyer would advise that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Chatham the following are examples of what can show up and adversely impact future mortgageability: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

I have recentlybeen informed that Wolstenholmes have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Chatham for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 18 months ago. How can I establish that my home is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?

The easiest way to see if the premises is in your name, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Chatham conveyancing specialists.

What does commercial conveyancing in Chatham cover?

Chatham conveyancing for business premises covers a wide array of guidance, given by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, 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 mortgages and the termination of leases.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for freehold conveyancing in Chatham. I have chance upon a site which appears to be the perfect answer If it is possible to get all formalities completed via web that would be ideal. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

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?

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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

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Chatham regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Chatham specialising in commercial conveyancing in Chatham. This will likely include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • J N Jones Solicitors, 1 Cambridge Terrace, Cambridge House Business Centre, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4RG
  • Stephens & Son Llp, Rome House, 41 Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4RP
  • Kingsley Smith Solicitors Llp, 81 High Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4EE
  • The Kingsley Smith Trustee Company, 81 High Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4EE
  • Winch & Winch, 5 New Road Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6AR

Planning law solicitors in Chatham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Chatham practicing in planning law. This should include advice on planning applications and appeals
  • 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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