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There is a good reason why you won’t find people saying “if only I would have chosen a cheap nationwide firm”! Go local - instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Isle of Sheppey

5 reasons to use our service to assist you select a local conveyancing solicitor in Isle of Sheppey

  • 1 The accumulation of transactions means that Isle of Sheppey conveyancer have established very good links with Isle of Sheppey local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of undertaking your house sale or purchase in Isle of Sheppey.
  • 2 Isle of Sheppey solicitors have a crucial advantage when it comes to Isle of Sheppey conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will affect your home move
  • 3 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Isle of Sheppey is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 4 Using a local Solicitor in the main results in a more personalised service. When using a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.
  • 5 Lawyer conveyancing firms have extremely good personal links with Isle of Sheppey estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Isle of Sheppey since August 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Isle of Sheppey

I am in the throes of switching my existing standard home loan to a Buy to Let Britannia mortgage. The bank has said that I need a solicitor for this. I had a chat the same Isle of Sheppey conveyancing firm who who did the conveyancing when I first acquired the premises. The quote they've given of £470 has taken me by surprise as I am not require purchase conveyancing - it’s just a bog-standard refinance.

The estimate does seem a tad overpriced. If you are content to invest time contrasting costs you could decrease the fees slightly by say a hundred pounds. That being said, assuming were content with the legal work the firm gave you maylive to regret opting for an a cheaper lawyer. Remember to ensure the firm can act for Britannia. Do use our search tool to select a Isle of Sheppey conveyancing firm on the Britannia approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Isle of Sheppey.

Our bank has recommended solicitors on their panel based in Isle of Sheppey but I would rather choose a conveyancing lawyer in Isle of Sheppey or nearer to where I live. Are you able to assist?

Far from all Isle of Sheppey conveyancing practices are on all lender’s conveyancing panel. Please make the most of our find an approved solicitor tool to identify a Isle of Sheppey conveyancing firm on the on the lender panel.

I am planning to move property in February. Should my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the day of completion. On a separate note, can you suggest a removal company in Isle of Sheppey. Conveyancing firm was organised before I stumbled across this page.

On the day of completion you can collect the house keys from your estate agent however this can only take place once the sellers lawyers advise the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be released. You will need to inform the removal company that they can start moving you in. We do not suggest a specific removal organisation but can assist you in choosing a conveyancing in Isle of Sheppey or a solicitor that specialises in conveyancing in Isle of Sheppey.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Isle of Sheppey off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with Coventry BS. 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 Coventry BS, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel.

After weeks of negotiation I have agreed a price on a house in Isle of Sheppey. My mortgage broker recommended their conveyancers. I paid an advanced payment of £150. Not long after, the property lawyer called me embarrassingly acknowledging that they were not on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?

You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the Clydesdale panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.

What does commercial conveyancing in Isle of Sheppey cover?

Commercial conveyancing in Isle of Sheppey incorporates a broad range of services, provided by qualified solicitors, relating to business property. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the assignment of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of leases.

Is it best to use a Isle of Sheppey conveyancing lawyer based in the area that I am hoping to buy? I have an old university friend who can perform the conveyancing but her office is 200miles drive away.

The benefit of a local Isle of Sheppey conveyancing firm is that you can drop in to execute paperwork, deliver your ID and apply pressure on them if necessary. They will also have local insight which is a plus. However nothing is more important than finding someone that will do a good and efficient job. If if people you trust instructed your friend and in the main were impressed that should surpass using an unfamiliar Isle of Sheppey conveyancing lawyer just because they are Isle of Sheppey based.

Been looking for a solicitor for leasehold sale conveyancing in Isle of Sheppey. We are selling, simple no mortgage to discharge, no hurry, no onward chain. Received a quote from a property lawyer for £1000 excluding VAT which is a little high given that its so straightforward. Is it possible to find less expensive fees for conveyancing in Isle of Sheppey?

Given that it’s a sale only, £500 + VAT is likely to be about the lowest for a Isle of Sheppey solicitor firm.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Isle of Sheppey regulated by the SRA

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

  • John Copland & Son, 77 High Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1TY
  • Pope & Co, 71 High Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4AW
  • Jarmans Solicitors, Third Floor, Bell House, Bell Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4DH
  • Ratcliffes, 22 Park Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1DR
  • Tassells, 20 West Street, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7JF

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Isle of Sheppey

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Isle of Sheppey practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Service charge disputes

  • John Copland & Son, 77 High Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1TY
  • Pope & Co, 71 High Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4AW
  • Tassells, 20 West Street, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7JF

Planning law solicitors in Isle of Sheppey regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Isle of Sheppey with expertise in planning law. This will likely include advice on tree preservation orders
  • Tassells, 20 West Street, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7JF

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