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5 reasons to let us help you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Hythe

  • 1 Hythe solicitors work in conjunction with Hythe estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, offering all the legal expertise and help you require
  • 2 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Hythe is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 3 The organisations listed on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.
  • 4 Hythe lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Hythe conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 5 No matter what any alternative sites say it just might be important to attend your solicitor to sign documents. There are various parties with engaged in a house sale without having to add Royal Mail into the mix.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Hythe since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Hythe

Are the Hythe conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the Nottingham conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by Nottingham?

Hythe conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Nottingham conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Nottingham directly.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Hythe off the council. I have a mortgage offer with Barclays. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. 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 Barclays, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Barclays conveyancing panel.

Intending to buy a apartment in Hythe. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Barclays conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Hythe solicitor is on the Barclays conveyancing panel.

At last I have had an offer on an apartment in Hythe accepted, the owners do nevertheless have a tied purchase. The vendors have put an offer on on an apartment, but it’s not been accepted yet, and have viewings of other flats in the pipeline. I have chosen a local conveyancing solicitor in Hythe. What should be my next step? At what point do I apply for the mortgage with TSB?

It is usual to have concerns where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket too early (home loan application is in the region of one thousand pounds, then valuation, Hythe conveyancing search fees, etc). First, you should ensure that your solicitor is on the TSB approved list. Regarding the next phase this very much depends on the uniqueness of your transaction, attraction to the property and on the state of the market. In a rising market the majority of home buyers would apply for a home loan with TSB and pay for the valuation and only if it was satisfactory would they pay their solicitor to press on with the conveyancing in Hythe.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Hythe?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Hythe. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

About to purchase a new build flat in Hythe. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Hythe

    Please supply a car parking plan. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.

My partner has suggested that I instruct his conveyancers in Hythe. Should I use them?

No doubt it’s preferable to find a conveyancing solicitor is to seek guidance from friends or relatives who have used the conveyancer that you are are thinking of instructing.

If all goes to plan we aim to complete the sale of our £300,000 apartment in Hythe in six days. The freeholder has quoted £360 for Landlord’s certificate, building insurance schedule and 3 years statements of service charge. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge such fees for a leasehold conveyance in Hythe?

Hythe conveyancing on leasehold maisonettes nine out of ten times necessitates administration charges invoiced by freeholders :

    Completing conveyancing due diligence questions Where consent is required before sale in Hythe Copies of the building insurance and schedule Deeds of covenant upon sale Registering of the assignment of the change of lessee after a sale
Your lawyer will have no control over the level of the charges for this information but the average costs for the information for Hythe leasehold premises is £350. For Hythe conveyancing transactions it is customary for the seller to pay for these costs. The landlord or their agents are under no legal obligation to answer such questions most will be willing to do so - albeit often at exorbitant prices where the fees bear little relation to the work involved. Unfortunately there is no law that requires fixed charges for administrative tasks. Neither is there any legal time frame by which they are obliged to provide answers.

Hythe Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should ask Prior to buying

    What restrictions are there in the Hythe Lease? Are there any major works on the horizon that could increase the service fees? What is the yearly maintenance fee and ground rent?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Hythe regulated by the SRA

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

  • T R S Miller, 52 High Street, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5JG
  • Henry Moorhead & Company, 2 Stade Street, Hythe, Kent, CT21 6BD
  • Henwood Twenty Two Limited, 147 High Street, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5JN
  • Frederic Hall Solicitors, York House, 32 Cheriton Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2UR
  • Worthingtons, 28 Cheriton Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2AU

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Hythe?

Licensed Conveyancers support the transfer of the legal title of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales not just Hythe. When using a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you are entitled to:
  • Be supplied with an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of legal services.
  • Enjoy the benefit of your conveyancing dealt with using care, skill and legal know-how.
  • Receive a high standard of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your individual needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Receive a swift, objective and comprehensive service if making a complaint about your conveyancing in Hythe about your conveyancing in Hythe.

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Hythe normally comprises the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the mortgage company (if relevant)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Negotiating amendments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the transfer of ownership and the mortgage (where relevant) at the Land Registry.

Neighboring Locations

Hythe
Folkestone
Sandgate
New Romney

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

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