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Examples of recent conveyancing in Rainham Kent since January 2025*

Transfer

of detached residence residence, Homefield Drive, ME8 8RS completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £525,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, preparing statement detailing charges

Conveyance

of apartment Bramling Way ME8 8FL, acquired for £248,500. Leasehold conveyancing due diligence included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties

Sale

of terraced premises, Lonsdale Drive, ME8 9HY completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £335,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, obtaining official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

Disposal

of terraced residence, Wheatcroft Grove, ME8 9JF completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £280,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Rainham Kent

We were about to retain a conveyancing solicitor in Rainham Kent listed by you but have come across some other estimates on the internet seem cheaper – why is this?

There are numerous conveyancing organisations advertising self styled £99 conveyancing, unfortunately it’s common in such cases for supplementalcharges end up with the completion fee being inflated. Conveyancers are obliged to make sure that costs outlined in terms and conditions should be honest and reasonable and be applied The conveyancers that we list for conveyancing in Rainham Kent genuinely set out all charges for a standard conveyancing transaction.

Would the conveyancing lawyers that you recommend handle auction conveyancing in Rainham Kent?

We know of a few niche solicitors we can put you in touch with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Rainham Kent is just one of hundreds of areas of in which our lawyers have a presence.

In reading mumsnet.com for an affordable lawyer in Rainham Kent, many advise that I should use a CQS assured lawyer. Can you explain what CQS is?

The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised kitemark for legal experts in home moving process, trusted by some of the UK's biggest banks. Four years ago the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Building Societies Association (BSA). The scheme does not cover licenced conveyancers. Rainham Kent is one of the numerous areas of the UK where there are CQS lawyers.

It has been five months since my purchase conveyancing in Rainham Kent concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the asset from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Rainham Kent. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Rainham Kent

    Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Please supply a car parking plan.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a flat up to £245,000 and identified one near me in Rainham Kent I like with open areas and station in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 61 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Rainham Kent suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a short lease?

Should you need a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term will be an issue. Discount the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current owner has owned the property for at least twenty four months you may request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor regarding this matter.

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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 specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on wrongful eviction

  • 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

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 across 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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