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Reasons to use our Rainham Kent conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Rainham Kent lawyers have a crucial advantage 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
  • 2 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Rainham Kent is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 3 Rainham Kent solicitors work in conjunction with Rainham Kent estate agents, property finders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is offered to buyers and sellers every step of the way, offering all the advice and support you need
  • 4 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often located many kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Rainham Kent
  • 5 Rainham Kent property lawyers will have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Rainham Kent since January 2026*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Rainham Kent

I am purchasing a house mortgage free in Rainham Kent. I have resided for the previous dozen years in Rainham Kent. Conveyancing searches are a lot of money. Given that I have knowledge of the road and vicinity very well must I have all the conveyancing searches?

In the absence of a home loan, then the vast majority of the Rainham Kent conveyancing searches are at your discretion. Your solicitor will ’encourage you, perhaps strongly, that you should have searches done, but she is duty bound to take that path of guidance. One thing to take into account; if you are intend to sell the house at a future date, it could be of relevance to your prospective buyer what the searches disclose. Sometimes houses with apparent issues can still reveal unpredicted search results. A competent conveyancing solicitor in Rainham Kent will be able to give you some sensible advice in this regard.

At what point will exchange of contracts occur in sale conveyancing in Rainham Kent and am I required to be at the conveyancers branch?

If you are in close proximity to one of the conveyancing solicitors in Rainham Kent you are welcome to attend to sign contracts. That being said, the firms we recommend offer countrywide coverage for conveyancing and give just as detailed and professional a job for you when communicating with you electronically. The signing of the sale agreement is not when everything is set in stone. A signed contract is just a prerequisite for the conveyancer to address the formalities at the suitable time, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The procedure is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where an extended "chain" is in play, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Rainham Kent)to be in the office at the appropriate time.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Rainham Kent is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Rainham Kent are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Rainham Kent you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Rainham Kent may decide 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.

My step-father has recommend that I instruct his conveyancers in Rainham Kent. Should I use them?

No doubt it’s preferable to choose a conveyancing solicitor is to get referrals from friends or family who have used the conveyancer that you are contemplating using.

Our conveyancer has advised that he intends to complete and exchange simultaneously on our sale of a £325,000 apartment in Rainham Kent on Wednesday in a week. The freeholder has quoted £324 for Certificate of Compliance, building insurance schedule and 3 years service charge statements. Is the landlord entitled to charge exorbitant fees for a flat conveyance in Rainham Kent?

Rainham Kent conveyancing on leasehold apartments normally requires the purchaser’s solicitor submitting enquiries for the landlord to answer. Although the landlord is not legally bound to respond to such questions the majority will be willing to do so. They are at liberty to levy a reasonable charge for answering questions or supplying documentation. There is no set fee. The average fee for the information that you are referring to is £350, in some cases it exceeds £800. The administration charge invoiced by the landlord must be sent together with a summary of entitlements and obligations in relation to administration fees, otherwise the invoice is not strictly payable. Reality however dictates that one has no option but to pay whatever is demanded if you want to exchange contracts with the buyer.

I purchased a leasehold flat in Rainham Kent, conveyancing having been completed September 1999. How much will my lease extension cost? Equivalent properties in Rainham Kent with a long lease are worth £201,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease runs out on 21st October 2090

You have 64 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £15,200 and £17,600 as well as professional fees.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

Why can I not complete our conveyancing in Rainham Kent on a public holiday?

This is due to the fact that on completion the funds needs to pass between the banks of the purchaser and owner’s lawyer and at present this can only occur on a working day. So you can't complete on a saturday or sunday either.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Rainham Kent regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Rainham Kent practicing in commercial conveyancing in Rainham Kent. This will likely include advice on taking a commercial lease as a 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

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Rainham Kent regulated by the CLC

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

Planning law solicitors in Rainham Kent regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Rainham Kent with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including compulsory purchases in Rainham Kent
  • The Kingsley Smith Trustee Company, 81 High Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4EE
  • Kingsley Smith Solicitors Llp, 81 High Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4EE

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

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