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Folkestone Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Median Service Charge Retention of £500.00
  • 2 125 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Folkestone
  • 3 December was the busiest month and January was the next busiest month while November was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Folkestone
  • 4 The most common indemnity insurance policies for Folkestone conveyancing is Chancel
  • 5 Percentage of cases in Folkestone that are buy to let is 24%

Examples of recent conveyancing in Folkestone since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Folkestone

My fiance’s mother is a conveyancer. I suspect that I will receive mate’s pricing for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what kind of fees should I be expecting for conveyancing in Folkestone?

You should compare pricing. Make use of our comparison tool on this page. You will notice that fees will contrast greatly but the service one can expect differ between conveyancers as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.

Last June we completed a house move in Folkestone. We have since encountered a number of problems with the property which we suspect were omitted in the conveyancing searches. Is there anything we can do? Can you clarify the type of searches that should have been conducted for conveyancing in Folkestone?

The question is not clear as what problems have arisen and if they are relate to conveyancing in Folkestone. Conveyancing searches and investigations initiated during the buying process are designed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a seller completes a form called a SPIF. answers provided is misleading, you could possibly take legal action against the vendor for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Folkestone.

Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to attend the offices of the solicitor to sign the legal charge? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in Folkestone so that I can pop in to their offices when needed.

Whereas this was necessary 15 years ago, most banks no longer oblige their conveyancing panel lawyer to witness the mortgagors signature. It will still be necessary for you to supply identification documents and there are still distinct benefits to using a local solicitor, in your situation a conveyancing solicitor in Folkestone.

Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that may impact a commercial estate in Folkestone?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Folkestone will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers expend in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Folkestone. The search result sets out definitive data 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 Folkestone.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Folkestone it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately can result in delays to Folkestone commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not conducted for residential conveyancing in Folkestone.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on last month in what should have been a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Folkestone is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Folkestone are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Folkestone you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Folkestone may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

My boyfriend is purchasing a ground floor flat in Folkestone. He was given a quote by the conveyancing practitioner suggested by the selling agents and it came to £1275 . It was seven years ago I sold and bought a home and the bill was £450. Have charges really gone up that much?

What does the conveyancing estimate include? Is it just for the legal fees, or what you will be paying in total (for instance Folkestone searches, land registry fees, etc)

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Folkestone regulated by the SRA

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

  • Frederic Hall Solicitors, York House, 32 Cheriton Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2UR
  • Worthingtons, 28 Cheriton Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2AU
  • Rootes & Alliott, 27 Cheriton Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2AR
  • Bowers & Jessup Solicitors, Westholme Chambers, 134a Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2BW
  • Henwood Twenty Two Limited, 147 High Street, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5JN

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Folkestone

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Folkestone with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Frederic Hall Solicitors, York House, 32 Cheriton Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2UR
  • Worthingtons, 28 Cheriton Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2AU
  • Bowers & Jessup Solicitors, Westholme Chambers, 134a Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2BW
  • Tna Solicitors, Suite C 1st Floor Folkestone, 69 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2AF
  • Henwood Twenty Two Limited, 147 High Street, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5JN

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Folkestone regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Folkestone specialising in commercial conveyancing in Folkestone. This will likely include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Frederic Hall Solicitors, York House, 32 Cheriton Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2UR
  • Worthingtons, 28 Cheriton Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2AU
  • Rootes & Alliott, 27 Cheriton Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2AR
  • Bowers & Jessup Solicitors, Westholme Chambers, 134a Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2BW
  • Henwood Twenty Two Limited, 147 High Street, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5JN

Neighboring Locations

Hythe
Sandgate
Folkestone
Dover
Maxton

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

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