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Main reasons to let us assist you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Gravesend

  • 1 The companies shown on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 2 Gravesend conveyancers work in conjunction with Gravesend estate agents, developers, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is offered to home movers every step of the way, offering all the legal expertise and support you require
  • 3 Excellent communication together with a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Gravesend conveyancing can become a lot more stressful because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 4 Gravesend property lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Gravesend home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 5 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Gravesend regularly deal withlocal issues specific to Gravesend and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and expeditious conveyancing.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Gravesend since May 2026*

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Acquisition

of flat Peacock Street DA12 1DW, purchased for £70,000. Leasehold conveyancing legalities included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

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Disposal

of apartment Zion Place DA12 1BH, at buying price of £215,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

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Transfer

of flat Windmill Street DA12 1BL, at the agreed consideration of £182,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

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Sale

of house residence, Spencer Street, DA11 0PT completing on 04/06/2026 at a price of £325,500. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, obtaining official copies of the title, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Gravesend

I own a freehold house in Gravesend yet charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Gravesend and has limited impact for conveyancing in Gravesend but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the creation of new rentcharges post 1977.

Old rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 will be extinguished.

The Gravesend conveyancing solicitors that just started acting on my house acquisition in Gravesend have suddenly shut down. I chose them because I had to have a firm on the Skipton conveyancing panel and my previous Gravesend lawyer was not. I gave my credit card details for them to take one hundred and fifty pounds for searches. What do I do now?

Assuming that you have an Estate Agent in the equation then inform them immediately so that they advise the vendors that there may be a slight delay due to reasons beyond your control. Most sellers would be sympathetic and urge their lawyer to send a new set of papers to your new solicitors. You will need to appoint new lawyers that are on the Skipton conveyancing panel and notify the lender. If you have paid over any money, it will hopefully be held by the SRA as money in an intervened firm's bank accounts is transferred to the SRA. Then, the SRA or the intervention agent looks at the intervened firm's accounts to work out who the money belongs to. To claim your money you will need to contact the SRA. If the SRA cannot return money you are owed from the firm's bank accounts, or if they can only return part of the money, you can apply to the Compensation Fund for a grant. Your new lawyers may be able to assist.

My uncle informed me that in buying a property in Gravesend there could be a number of restrictions prohibiting external changes to the property. Is this right?

There are anumerous of properties in Gravesend which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to perform external variations. Part of the conveyancing in Gravesend should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

Last month we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Skipton. Gravesend conveyancing solicitors were selected. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Skipton?

There is no definitive answer here. Have Skipton completed the survey? Have you informed Skipton as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Skipton conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

I can not work out if my mortgage offer requires a lease extension. I have called into my local Gravesend bank branch on numerous occasions and was told they are content with the situation and they would lend. My Gravesend conveyancing solicitor - who is on the bank conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told they refuse to lend based on their specific requirements. Who do I believe?

Your conveyancing practitioner has to comply with the CML Handbook section two conditions for your bank. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the bank will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the lender to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years remaining.

I know that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Am I compelled to have this when acquiring a house in Gravesend? or I am told that there is a law dating back centuries that means some house owners residing in a parish church boundary may be liable to contribute towards maintenance towards the chancel within the church. Is this applicable for conveyancing in Gravesend?

Unless a previous acquisition of the premises completed post 12 October 2013 you can take it that lawyers conducting conveyancing in Gravesend to remain recommending a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

I have todaybecome aware that Wolstenholmes have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Gravesend for a purchase of a leasehold flat 9 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is in my name in the name of the previous owner?

The easiest method to check if the premises is registered to you, 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 Gravesend conveyancing specialists.

When it comes to leasehold conveyancing in Gravesend what are the most frequent lease defects?

Leasehold conveyancing in Gravesend is not unique. Most leases are drafted differently and legal mistakes in the legal wording can result in certain sections are wrong. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:

    A provision for the recovery of money spent for the benefit of another party. A duty to insure the building

You could have a problem when selling your property if you have a defective lease as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Nationwide Building Society, Chelsea Building Society, and Alliance & Leicester all have very detailed conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease is problematic they may refuse to provide security, obliging the buyer to withdraw.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Gravesend - Sample of Questions you should ask Prior to buying

    Its a good idea to find out as much as possible concerning the company managing the building as they can either make your life much easier or a lot more difficult. Being a leasehold owner you are frequently at the mercy of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to daily issues like the upkeep of the communal areas. Don't be afraid to ask other people what they think of their management. In conclusion, investigate as to the dates that the maintenance fees are due to the managing agents and specifically how they are spending that money. Please inform me if there are any major works on the horizon that will likely add a premium to the service charges? What restrictions are there in the Gravesend Lease?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Gravesend regulated by the SRA

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

  • Patrick Lawrence, 5 Railway Place, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1AP
  • Martin Tolhurst Partnership Llp, 7 Wrotham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0PD
  • F S Law Solicitors & Advocates, 27 Milton Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2RF
  • Hatten Wyatt, 51/54 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1BD
  • Cumming & Riley, 11a High Street, Grays, Essex, RM17 6NB

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Gravesend

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Gravesend specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • Patrick Lawrence, 5 Railway Place, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1AP
  • Martin Tolhurst Partnership Llp, 7 Wrotham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0PD
  • Hatten Wyatt, 51/54 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1BD
  • M K Gill Solicitors, 63 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1BJ
  • Rex Cowells Solicitors Limited, Old Rectory Business Centre, Springhead Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 8HN

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Gravesend regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Gravesend but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Homden Property Lawyers, 26 Sharfleet Drive, ME2 2UA

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

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