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Reasons to use our Meopham conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these organisations are often based many miles away with little understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Meopham
  • 2 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Meopham is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 3 Solicitor conveyancing solicitors have valuable personal connections with Meopham estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 4 This site is the first site offering you the ability to check that your conveyancing in Meopham will be carried out by a law firm on your mortgage lender’s approved panel.
  • 5 Our site offers largest residential conveyancing directory listing bank approved property lawyers carrying out conveyancing in Meopham regulated by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Meopham since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Meopham

I am considering applying for a Skipton mortgage for purchase of a newly converted (under development) in Meopham with 65 per cent LTV. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Skipton ?

In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Skipton conveyancing panel, but Skipton would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same conveyancing matter.

I need some expedited conveyancing in Meopham as I have a deadline to complete inside 4 weeks. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

As you are not taking a mortgage you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no conveyancer would recommend that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Meopham the following are examples of issues that can be revealed and adversely affect future mortgageability: Enforcement Actions, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Meopham?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Meopham. 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…’

I opted to have a survey done on a house in Meopham prior to appointing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will refuse to give a mortgage on such a house.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Meopham. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

Am I better off to go with a Meopham conveyancing solicitor who is local to the property I am buying? I have an old university friend who can carry out the legal formalities however his firm is located 300miles drive away.

The benefit of a high street Meopham conveyancing practice is that you can visit the firm to execute documents, hand in your identification documents and apply pressure on them if necessary. Having local Meopham know how is a bonus. That being said it's more important to get someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If if people you trust instructed your friend and the majority were impressed that must trump using an unfamiliar Meopham conveyancing solicitor solely due to them being Meopham based.

Is there an average conveyancing fee for conveyancing in Meopham?

The average cost last year for conveyancing in Meopham was just under one thousand five hundred pounds excluding Stamp Duty and Land Registry charges.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Meopham regulated by the SRA

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

  • Sharpe & Perl, 23 The Row, New Ash Green, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8JB
  • Hatten Wyatt, 51/54 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1BD
  • Martin Tolhurst Partnership Llp, 7 Wrotham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0PD
  • Patrick Lawrence, 5 Railway Place, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1AP
  • F S Law Solicitors & Advocates, 27 Milton Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2RF

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Meopham regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Meopham with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Meopham. This may include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Sharpe & Perl, 23 The Row, New Ash Green, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8JB
  • Rex Cowells Solicitors Limited, Old Rectory Business Centre, Springhead Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 8HN
  • Hatten Wyatt, 51/54 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1BD
  • Stantons, 24 Wrotham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0PA
  • Martin Tolhurst Partnership Llp, 7 Wrotham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0PD

Residential conveyancing in Meopham almost always involves the following:

  • Solicitor instructed by the buyer once the offer has been accepted
  • Checking the title to the premises
  • Carrying out Meopham property searches with respect to the title
  • Reviewing draft contract pack and other papers received from the seller’s lawyer
  • Submitting queries with the seller’s lawyer
  • Agreeing the wording of the sale agreement
  • Examining replies provided by the vendor to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer document
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (if applicable)
  • Drawing up and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Completion of and submitting to HMRC the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the change in ownership and the home loan (if applicable) at the HMLR.

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

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