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Gravesend Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 July was the busiest month and September was the next busiest month while May was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Gravesend
  • 2 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270
  • 3 Percentage of leasehold conveyancing purchases in Gravesend is 30% where there is a share in the management company or freehold company
  • 4 107 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Gravesend
  • 5 Average time frame of 195 days for registration of title in Gravesend

Examples of recent conveyancing in Gravesend since February 2026*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Gravesend

My best friend’s step-father is a conveyancer. I am hopeful that I can be offered mate’s rates for conveyancing, but if not, what level of figure should I be paying for conveyancing in Gravesend?

It’s advisable to seek 3 or more like-for-like conveyancing estimates. Do use our comparison tool on this page. Whilst amounts seem to be different but the service one can expect differ between solicitors as is true with the vast majority of professional services.

Please help - my lawyer says that breach of easement insurance is necessary on my purchase. What is the typical level of cover needed for conveyancing in Gravesend?

The right level of breach of easement indemnity insurance should be dictated by who your lender. It would differ for example between Nationwide Building Society and Coventry Building Society. Conveyancing solicitors as opposed to borrowers take out such policies.

is it true that all Gravesend solicitors on the Nottingham conveyancing panel are regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?

As solicitors, in order to be on the Nottingham conveyancing panel they would need to be regulated by the SRA. Some lenders do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such organisation would be governed by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Gravesend off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with TSB. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with TSB, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the TSB conveyancing panel.

Various web forums that I have come across warn that are the primary cause of hinderance in Gravesend house deals. Is this right?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released findings of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature within the common causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are not likely to be the root cause of delay in conveyancing in Gravesend.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on last month in what was supposed to be a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Gravesend is the location of the property. Can you offer any assistance?

Flying freeholds in Gravesend are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Gravesend you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Gravesend may ascertain 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 premises.

I am downsizing from my property. My past lawyers have shut. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Gravesend if that makes a difference.

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

I am 17 days into a residential purchase having been referred to a firm by the estate agent to carry out the conveyancing in Gravesend. I am am extremely disappointed with the quality of service. Can you help me find new solicitors?

A lawyer would need to be very poor to suggest replacing them. Has your loan offer been issued? If so you will need to advise them of the new contact details and get the offer are re-sent. Your conveyancer should be on the lenders approved list to avoid added charges and complications. That should be your starting point. Our find a solicitor tool will assist you in finding a lender approved lawyer for your home move in Gravesend

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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

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Gravesend regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Gravesend practicing in commercial conveyancing in Gravesend. This may include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • 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
  • Stantons, 24 Wrotham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0PA
  • Hatten Wyatt, 51/54 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1BD

Purchase in Gravesend is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Checking the title unregistered or registered
  • Ordering Gravesend searches with respect to the title
  • Assessing draft contract and other papers supplied by the seller’s conveyancer
  • Submitting queries with the vendor’s conveyancer
  • Agreeing the wording of the purchase contract
  • Reviewing replies provided by the vendor to pre-contract enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (where appropriate)
  • Drafting and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; summarising to the purchaser on the contents of the contract pack, preliminary enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Completion of and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the change in ownership and the home loan (where appropriate) at the HMLR.

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

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