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Cheap conveyancing in Gillingham does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

Gillingham Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 247 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Gillingham
  • 2 91% freehold and 9% leasehold conveyancing in Gillingham for this year to date
  • 3 Average time frame of 134 days for registration of title in Gillingham
  • 4 Percentage of cases in Gillingham that are buy to let is 19%
  • 5 Average time from start to moving day was 86 days for conveyancing in Gillingham

Examples of recent conveyancing in Gillingham since December 2025*

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Sale

of detached residence residence, Albany Terrace, ME7 4HR completing on 12/12/2025 at a price of £230,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion

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Disposal

of detached residence property, Linden Road, ME7 2PH completing on 11/12/2025 at a price of £300,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, obtaining official copies of the title, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s conveyancer

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Disposal

of terraced premises, Albany Road, ME7 4HP completing on 11/12/2025 at a price of £224,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, securing official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

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Disposal

of detached residence property, Sunnymead Avenue, ME7 2DY completing on 12/12/2025 at a price of £325,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Gillingham

My partner’s brother is a conveyancer. I expect that I will receive preferential pricing for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of fees should I be paying for conveyancing in Gillingham?

You should contrast pricing. Do use our comparison tool on this page. Whilst prices will be different but the service one can expect differ between solicitors as is the case with most professions.

It is 10 years ago since I acquired my home in Gillingham. Conveyancing solicitors have now been retained on the sale but I am unable to track down my deeds. Is this a major issue?

You need not be too concerned. First the deeds may be retained by your mortgage company or they could be in the possession of the lawyers who handled your purchase. Secondly the chances are that the title will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you are the registered owner by your conveyancing solicitors obtaining up to date copy of the land registers. Most conveyancing in Gillingham involves registered property but in the rare situation where your home is unregistered it adds to the complexity but is resolvable.

We are expecting a mortgage offer soon. The lender mentioned the home loan came with free conveyancing. Is the implication that I have to instruct their panel lawyer as I would much rather appoint a high street conveyancing solicitor in Gillingham?

You should check but the the likelihood is that appoint one of their panel solicitors where you accept the "fee-free" offer. Contact the bank and ask if they allow a monetary alternative. In the past a few lenders offered a £250 cashback as a further option in which case that money can go towards the cost for your conveyancing solicitor near Gillingham.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Gillingham. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Gillingham

    Please supply a car parking plan. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a quick, no chain conveyancing. Gillingham is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Gillingham are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Gillingham you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Gillingham may decide 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 property.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Gillingham. I happened to land on a site which seems to have the ideal solution If there is a chance to get all formalities done via phone that would be ideal. Should I be concerned? 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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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Gillingham

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Gillingham with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Hawkridge & Company Llp, 39 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5TR
  • Dgb Solicitors Llp, The Captains House, Pembroke, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4UF
  • Stephens & Son Llp, Rome House, 41 Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4RP
  • Dakers Marriott Dugdale Limited, Unit 3 Exeter House, Beaufort Court, Sir Thomas Longley Road, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4FE
  • Winch & Winch, 5 New Road Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6AR

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Gillingham regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Gillingham but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Raymond Beer & Co Ltd, 16 Manor Road, ME4 6AG
  • Homden Property Lawyers, 26 Sharfleet Drive, ME2 2UA

Planning law solicitors in Gillingham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Gillingham specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including 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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