Find a Lender-Approved Local Conveyancer in Rainham Kent

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You can try and find the cheapest conveyancing solicitors in Rainham Kent but be careful as you may get what you pay for.

Top 5 reasons to let us help you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Rainham Kent

  • 1 Rainham Kent property lawyers work in partnership with Rainham Kent estate agents, property finders, surveyors, lenders 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 need
  • 2 The Rainham Kent conveyancing firms that are identified are dedicated to providing value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in Rainham Kent
  • 3 On the balance of probabilities the other side’s solicitors are located in Rainham Kent - if so sets of lawyers will be less confrontational
  • 4 No matter what any alternative companies advise it just might be important to visit your conveyancer to execute legal papers. Too many 3rd parties are already with an interest in a conveyancing transaction without needing to include Royal Mail into the pot.
  • 5 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these companies are often based many miles away with limited appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Rainham Kent

Examples of recent conveyancing in Rainham Kent since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Rainham Kent

Our family lawyer has sent a quote for £1700 for freehold conveyancing in Rainham Kent. I am looking to sell a Edwardian house for £300,000. Is this too much? Is it above what I should be paying for conveyancing in Rainham Kent?

The estimate does seem a tad overpriced. If you are content to spend time scrutinising costs you may be able to trim some of the cost by say a hundred pounds. On the other hand, you couldlive to regret choosing an an untested solicitor. Remember to check the conveyancer can act for your lender. You can make use of our comparison tool to get a quote a Rainham Kent conveyancing company on the lender’s conveyancing panel which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Rainham Kent.

I am buying a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Rainham Kent who is on the Britannia solicitor. Can you recommend a local firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Britannia in certain locations such as Rainham Kent. We dont recommend any particular firm.

I am buying a terrace house in Rainham Kent. We would like to an extension at the rear at the house.Will legal due diligence on the property involve enquiries to ascertain if these works are prohibited?

Your solicitor will review the deeds as conveyancing in Rainham Kent can sometimes reveal restrictions in the title documents which prevent categories of alterations or need the consent of another owner. Certain extensions need local authority planning consent and approval under the building regulations. Some areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. It would be wise to check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

Please help - my lawyer advises that lack of right of way insurance is necessary on my purchase. What is the level of cover for Rainham Kent conveyancing?

The right level of lack of right of way indemnity insurance depends on who your lender is. It would differ for example between Birmingham Midshires and Coventry Building Society. Conveyancing practitioners as opposed to members of the public take out such policies.

Completion of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Rainham Kent. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How does one go about formally complaining?

Almost all lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Department at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are sorted out effectively and efficiently. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service who will take matters further.

How does conveyancing in Rainham Kent differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Rainham Kent contact us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is built. This is because builders in Rainham Kent tend to buy the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Rainham Kent or who has acted in the same development.

Is it possible to transfer to a new firm as I need to find a firm on the TSB conveyancing panel. I instructed a local conveyancing solicitor in Rainham Kent five minutes from me but he is not accepted by TSB

It would be our pleasure to assist you select a conveyancing solicitor in Rainham Kent on the TSB panel. Please note that the property lawyers that we list do not pay us fee if you instruct them and are registered with the SRA who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Rainham Kent. Using search facility on this page, you can contrast fees for conveyancing solicitors in Rainham Kent and throughout England and Wales.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Rainham Kent. I've discover a web site which seems to have the ideal solution If there is a chance to get all this stuff done via web that would be ideal. Do I need to be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Rainham Kent regulated by the SRA

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

  • 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
  • Ratcliffes, 22 Park Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1DR

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Rainham Kent

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Rainham Kent with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Service charge disputes

  • 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 list below is a small selection of solicitors in Rainham Kent with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Rainham Kent. This could include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • 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

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