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Reasons to use our Rainham Kent conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often located many kilometers away with little appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Rainham Kent
  • 2 Rainham Kent conveyancing lawyers will acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 3 Rainham Kent property lawyers work in conjunction with Rainham Kent estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is provided to home movers every step of the way, with the intention of reducing administrative burdens and transaction times
  • 4 Rainham Kent property lawyers have a crucial edge when it comes to Rainham Kent conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will impact your conveyancing
  • 5 No matter what any other sites may claim it could be necessary to pop into your conveyancer to sign legal papers. There are various parties with engaged in a conveyancing transaction without having to include Royal Mail into the equation.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Rainham Kent since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Rainham Kent

Various online forums that I have frequented warn that are the number one cause of stalling in Rainham Kent house deals. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released determinations of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the top 10 causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Local searches are not likely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Rainham Kent.

Have purchased a a detached house in Rainham Kent , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing my proprietorship? My Rainham Kent conveyancing solicitor has been painfully slow, so I want to be sure that my ownership is registered.

There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Rainham Kent registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can differ subject to the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry must send notices to any third persons or bodies. As of today approximately 80% of submission are fully dealt with within 12 days but occasionally there can be protracted delays. Registration occurs after the new owner has moved in to the property thus 'speed' is not typically top priority but where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your solicitor could communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.

I am buying a new build flat in Rainham Kent. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 conveyancing.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Rainham Kent

    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. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please supply a car parking plan. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a quick, no chain conveyancing. Rainham Kent is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Rainham Kent are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Rainham Kent you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Rainham Kent may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

In searching the internet for the phrase conveyancing in Rainham Kent it reveals numerous solicitorslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right property lawyer for purchase transaction?

The preferential method of choosing a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted recommendation, so ask friends and relatives who have acquired a property in Rainham Kent or the respected estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Rainham Kent vary, so it's sensible to secure a minimum of four fee estimates from different property lawyers. Be sure to secure confirmation that the fees are fixed.

When it comes to leasehold conveyancing in Rainham Kent what are the most frequent lease problems?

Leasehold conveyancing in Rainham Kent is not unique. Most leases are individual and drafting errors can sometimes mean that certain clauses are missing. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:

    Clauses dealing with recovering service charges for expenditure on the building or common parts.

You will have difficulties when selling your property if you have a defective lease as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Yorkshire Building Society, The Royal Bank of Scotland, and Aldermore all have express requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease does not cover certain provisions they may refuse to grant the mortgage, obliging the buyer to pull out.

Rainham Kent Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Queries Prior to buying

    Is there a share of the freehold? It would be wise to discover as much as possible concerning the company managing the block as they will either make life much simpler or a lot more difficult. As the proprietor of a leasehold property you are often in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to every day issues such as the cleanliness of the common parts. Ask other people what they think of them. On a final note, be sure you know the dates that you are obliged pay the service charge to the managing agents and specifically what you get for your money. Does the lease include onerous restrictions?

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Rainham Kent

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Rainham Kent with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • V. E. White & Co. Ltd, 10 Parkwood Green, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9PN
  • Hawkridge & Company Llp, 39 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5TR
  • Dgb Solicitors Llp, The Captains House, Pembroke, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4UF
  • Stephens & Son Llp, Rome House, 41 Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4RP
  • Winch & Winch, 5 New Road Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6AR

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Rainham Kent regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Rainham Kent with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Rainham Kent. This will likely include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • V. E. White & Co. Ltd, 10 Parkwood Green, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9PN
  • Hawkridge & Company Llp, 39 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5TR
  • Dgb Solicitors Llp, The Captains House, Pembroke, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4UF
  • J N Jones Solicitors, 1 Cambridge Terrace, Cambridge House Business Centre, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4RG
  • Stephens & Son Llp, Rome House, 41 Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4RP

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Rainham Kent regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Rainham Kent but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Raymond Beer & Co Ltd, 16 Manor Road, ME4 6AG

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

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