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Conveyancing in East Barming : Keep it Local

Reasons to use our East Barming conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 East Barming property lawyers have a significant advantage when it comes to East Barming conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can impact your conveyancing
  • 2 The East Barming conveyancing firms that are identified are dedicated to providing value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and investors in East Barming
  • 3 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in East Barming regularly deal withlocal concerns specific to East Barming and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 4 The firms identified on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 5 East Barming conveyancers are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in East Barming since November 2025*

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Disposal

of semi residence, North Street, ME16 9HE completing on 24/11/2025 at a price of £542,500. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s conveyancer

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Sale

of semi-detached premises, Abingdon Road, ME16 9EE completing on 18/12/2025 at a price of £433,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

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Transfer

of semi residence, Halfpenny Close, ME16 9AJ completing on 12/12/2025 at a price of £370,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: ordering official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

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Sale

of detached residence premises, Banky Meadow, ME16 9LA completing on 12/12/2025 at a price of £540,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in East Barming

I am due to exchange on the purchase of a property in East Barming but as a consequence of wreckage from a small fire at the property I have managed to agree recompense from the seller of six thousand pounds by way of a deduction in the price. This was going to be dealt with as part of amending the contract but Coventry BS are not allowing this. Should they have been involved?

Any conveyancer that is on the Coventry BS approved list is obliged to inform Coventry BS of any variations to the sale price. If you were to refuse your lawyer to disclose the reduction to Coventry BS then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Coventry BS and you would have to appoint a new solicitor for your conveyancing in East Barming.

Do conveyancers ask for an advanced payment for my conveyancing in East Barming?

If you are buying a property in East Barming your lawyer will request that you place them with monies to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. This will be the total of the cost of the conveyancing searches. If any deposit is payable against the total price then this should be asked for shortly before exchange of contracts. Any further balance that is needed will be payable shortly before completion.

Me and my partner are purchasing a property in East Barming. It might be a silly question but how we can trust a lawyer? At some point we will need to put money into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our deposit?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

Can you help - my lawyer advises that lack of building regulations insurance is needed on my purchase. What is the level of cover for East Barming conveyancing?

The right level of lack of building regulations indemnity insurance depends on your lender. It would differ for example between Halifax and Norwich and Peterborough Building Society. Conveyancing practitioners as opposed to borrowers take out such policies.

Are all East Barming Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Santander conveyancing list of approved firms?

Some major lenders now make use of CQS as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS membership however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitors wishing to remain on their panels.

Do I need to pay for insurance to address the risk of chancel repairs when acquiring a property in East Barming?

Unless a previous acquisition of the premises took place post 12 October 2013 you may assume that solicitors carrying out conveyancing in East Barming to continue to recommend a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in East Barming. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in East Barming

    The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Please supply a car parking plan. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?

I am downsizing from my home. My former solicitors have shut. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in East Barming if that affects matters.

Do use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in East Barming. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs smoothly.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in East Barming regulated by the SRA

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

  • Quills Solicitors, 68 Beverley Road, Barming, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9JR
  • 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
  • Gill Turner Tucker, Colman House, King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1JE

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in East Barming

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in East Barming specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Service charge disputes

  • 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

Planning law solicitors in East Barming regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in East Barming practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including special planning controls
  • Brachers Llp, Somerfield House, 57-59 London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8JH
  • Whitehead Monckton Limited, Monckton House, 72 King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1BL

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

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