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

New Romney Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 January was the busiest month and December was the next busiest month while December was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in New Romney
  • 2 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £7,416
  • 3 Average time from start to completion was 70 days for conveyancing in New Romney
  • 4 100% freehold and 0% leasehold conveyancing in New Romney for this year to date
  • 5 Average time frame of 31 days for registration of title in New Romney

Examples of recent conveyancing in New Romney since August 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in New Romney

We are due to exchange buying a property in New Romney but as a result of wreckage from some water damage at the property I have was able negotiate compensation from the vendor in the sum of £2k in the form of a adjustment in the price. I had intended this to be addressed as part of a side agreement yet Nationwide are not allowing this. Should they have been approached?

The conveyancing practitioner that is on a Nationwide approved list is obliged to advise Nationwide of any variations to the purchase price. If you prohibit your lawyer to report the reduction to Nationwide then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Nationwide and you would have to appoint a new property lawyer for your conveyancing in New Romney.

We note that you have a search directory identifying solicitors on the Lloyds conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I retain them for our conveyancing in New Romney?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Lloyds conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in New Romney.

My wife and I have recently appointed a conveyancing solicitor in New Romney. I I would like to check whether they are accepted on the Platform Home Loans Ltd conveyancing panel. Could you help?

You should call the conveyancer and ask them whether they can act for the bank. Alternatively you can get in touch with Platform Home Loans Ltd who may be able to assist.

Various online forums that I have frequented warn that are the number one cause of delay in New Romney house deals. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the determinations of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the common causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are not likely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in New Romney.

What does commercial conveyancing in New Romney cover?

Non domestic conveyancing in New Romney incorporates a wide range of guidance, given by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. For 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 mortgages and the termination of leases.

I only have 72 years unexpired on my lease in New Romney. I now want to extend my lease but my landlord is can not be found. What options are available to me?

On the basis that you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be granted an extra 90 years by the Court. You will be obliged to prove that you or your lawyers have made all reasonable attempts to locate the lessor. For most situations an enquiry agent should be useful to conduct investigations and to produce an expert document to be used as proof that the landlord can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a solicitor in relation to devolving into the landlord’s disappearance and the application to the County Court overseeing New Romney.

Leasehold Conveyancing in New Romney - A selection of Queries Prior to Purchasing

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Purchase in New Romney is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Property lawyer instructed by the buyer once the offer has been accepted
  • Checking the title to the property
  • Carrying out New Romney conveyancing searches with respect to the property
  • Considering the draft sale agreement and other documentation supplied by the vendor’s solicitor
  • Raising queries with the owner’s solicitor
  • Negotiating the sale agreement
  • Examining replies supplied by the seller to pre-contract enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the loan 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 completion formalities
  • Completion of and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the buyer and the home loan (if relevant) at the HMLR.

Home buying in New Romney is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Drafting contract and related papers
  • Submitting draft papers to the solicitor acting for the buyer
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and replying to further questions from the purchaser’s solicitor
  • Negotiating the transfer document
  • Responding to requisitions submitted by the buyer’s solicitor
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Receiving sale proceeds and transferring funds to the owner, the estate agent and repaying the home loan (where appropriate)

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in New Romney normally entails the following:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the bank (where applicable)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing adjustments to the the Transfer deed
  • Communicating with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to the appropriate parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the new ownership and the mortgage (where relevant) at the HM Land Registry.

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

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