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Herne Bay Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Percentage of cases in Herne Bay that are buy to let is 7%
  • 2 Average Stamp Duty Payable for last year was £6,147
  • 3 Percentage of leasehold conveyancing purchases in Herne Bay is 26% where there is a share in the management company or freehold company
  • 4 80% freehold and 20% leasehold conveyancing in Herne Bay for last year
  • 5 Average time from start to completion was 91 days for conveyancing in Herne Bay

Examples of recent conveyancing in Herne Bay since November 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Herne Bay

Why would I appoint a Herne Bay conveyancing practice when web based conveyancers are less overpriced?

To take your time to find contrast conveyancing costs in Herne Bay and you should seek an affordable quote but don’t waste your energy scouring the internet for the lowest priced Herne Bay conveyancer. Locating the right conveyancer can be the difference between a seamless and a distressing home move. You need to ensure that you have expert advice from a trusted solicitor. An e-mail can never replace a telephone discussion and are no substitute for a one to one appointment. Our partner firms will appoint you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor that will deal with your conveyancing from start to finish, providing a level of hand holding that you are unlikely to received from an online conveyancer. Our lawyers will update you on headway making sure that you are regularly updated. If you ever need to contact the firm you will be sure who you need to speak to and they will be sure you are in the know.

Can your site be used to find a Conveyancing solicitor in Herne Bay even if I’m not buying or disposing of a house, for example if I want to buy a shop in Herne Bay with a loan from Birmingham Midshires?

Our search tool is predominantly utilised to help choose residential conveyancing solicitors in Herne Bay but we have recorded towards the bottom of this page a few Herne Bay commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to enquire with the solicitors directly to establish if they are also authorised to represent Birmingham Midshires

I am buying a new build flat in Herne Bay. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Herne Bay

    There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared.

Taking into account that I am about to spend £400,000 on a two bedroom apartment in Herne Bay I wish to talk to a lawyer regarding thehouse move before instructing the firm. Can this be arranged?

Absolutely - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you liaising with the solicitor due to be doing your property ownership legalities in Herne Bay.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is an important individual, not a case number. The solicitors that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are provided with for your conveyancing in Herne Bay should be the amount on the final invoice that you end up paying.

My brother has suggested that I appoint his lawyers for conveyancing in Herne Bay. Should I choose my own conveyancer?

No doubt it’s preferable to find a conveyancing lawyer is to have guidance from friends or relatives who have actually used the solicitor you're considering.

I am buying a maisonette with all finances in place. I have provided lawyer with two separate evidence of photographic ID, bank statement, numerous utility bills. Now he needs a copy from a probate lawyer advising that the money is legitimate and that it has come from inheritance and not selling fake watches.

In today’s world you will not be able to complete any Herne Bay conveyancing transaction without first providing evidence of your identity to your lawyers. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence and a utility bill. Remember if you are providing your driving licence as evidence of ID it must be both the paper part and photo card part, one is not acceptable without the other. Proof of your source of funds is required under Money Laundering laws.

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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

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Herne Bay

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Herne Bay practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on wrongful eviction

  • 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

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Herne Bay?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding purchasing and selling property and cover conveyancing nationwide not just Herne Bay. If instructing a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Be supplied with an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Have a high standard of legal services.
  • Enjoy the benefit of your transaction dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high quality of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Receive a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your specific needs taken into account should a complaint be necessary.
  • Have a swift, impartial and comprehensive service where making a complaint about your conveyancing in Herne Bay about your conveyancing in Herne Bay.

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