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

Herne Bay Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Average time frame of 156 days for registration of title in Herne Bay
  • 2 87% freehold and 13% leasehold conveyancing in Herne Bay for this year to date
  • 3 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £7,405
  • 4 December was the busiest month and November was the next busiest month while January was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Herne Bay
  • 5 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270

Examples of recent conveyancing in Herne Bay since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Herne Bay

My wife and I have recently purchased a house in Herne Bay. We have since encountered a number of problems with the property which we believe were missed in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? Can you clarify the nature of searches that needed to have been ordered as part of conveyancing in Herne Bay?

The query is vague as what problems have arisen and if they are specific to conveyancing in Herne Bay. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated during the legal transfer of property are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a seller completes a questionnaire called a SPIF. answers ends up being incorrect, you could possibly take legal action against the owner 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 Herne Bay.

Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that could impact a commercial premises in Herne Bay?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Herne Bay will carry out a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers expend in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Herne Bay. The search result provides 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 Herne Bay.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Herne Bay it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately could result in delays to Herne Bay commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not ordered for domestic conveyancing in Herne Bay.

I purchased my home on 13 October and my personal details is not yet registered. Need I be worried? My conveyancing solicitor in Herne Bay said it would be formalised in a couple of weeks. Are properties in Herne Bay uniquely lengthy to register?

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Herne Bay registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timeframes can adjust according to who lodges the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry have to notify any other persons or bodies. Currently approximately three quarters of submission are completed in less than three weeks but some can be subject to longer hold-ups. Historically registration takes place after the buyer is living at the premises thus an expedited registration is not typically top priority yet if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers must communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.

I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £195,000 and identified one round the corner in Herne Bay I like with open areas and transport links nearby, however it's only got 61 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Herne Bay suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?

If you need a mortgage the shortness of the lease will be an issue. Discount the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the property for at least twenty four months you could request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor about this matter.

My step-father has suggested that I use his lawyers for conveyancing in Herne Bay. Should I choose my own solicitor?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Herne Bay conveyancing lawyer it’s preferable to select a conveyancing lawyer is to seek guidance from friends or relatives who have actually previously instructed the firm that you are contemplating using.

Finally our conveyancing in Herne Bay is completing next Friday, but the person I am purchasing off wishes to move out on the Saturday PM. Can I accept such a idea?

It is not possible to complete on a Saturday due to the bank systems aren't operating.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Herne Bay regulated by the SRA

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

  • Foster Mackay Limited, 67 High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5LQ
  • Bull & Bull, 98 Thomas Way, Lakesview International Busine, Hersden, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4NH
  • Pocock's Solicitors Limited, Elizabeth House, 63 Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DA

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Herne Bay regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Herne Bay with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Herne Bay. This should include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Foster Mackay Limited, 67 High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5LQ
  • Bull & Bull, 98 Thomas Way, Lakesview International Busine, Hersden, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4NH
  • Pocock's Solicitors Limited, Elizabeth House, 63 Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DA

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Herne Bay almost always includes the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the lender (where applicable)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Agreeing adjustments to the the Transfer deed
  • Corresponding with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the change in proprietorship and the home loan (if appropriate) at the HM Land Registry.

Neighboring Locations

Whitstable
Herne Bay
Canterbury

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

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