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Top reasons to use our service to help you find a local conveyancing solicitor in Rainham Kent

  • 1 The Rainham Kent conveyancing practitioners that we work with are dedicated to providing value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and investors in Rainham Kent
  • 2 Excellent communication together with a wealth of experience are key benefits that you should value when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Rainham Kent home moves can become significantly more complicated due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with endeavour to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 3 Rainham Kent property lawyers will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 4 Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in Rainham Kent are familiar with the local issues specific to Rainham Kent and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and speedier conveyancing.
  • 5 Rainham Kent lawyers have a significant 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

Examples of recent conveyancing in Rainham Kent since November 2025*

Transfer

of terraced property, Otterham Quay Lane, ME8 8NF completing on 28/11/2025 at a price of £370,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

Transfer

of house residence, Caldecote Close, ME8 8TP completing on 27/11/2025 at a price of £467,500. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: ordering official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

Sale

of detached residence residence, Tilbury Road, ME8 7QE completing on 10/12/2025 at a price of £315,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties

Sale

of semi property, Farnham Close, ME8 8NR completing on 21/11/2025 at a price of £300,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, securing official copies of the title, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Rainham Kent

We were about to retain a conveyancing solicitor in Rainham Kent recommended on your site but have come across some other costs illustrations via the web appear less pricey – how come?

You can find plenty of firms advertising self styled £99 conveyancing, but additionalcosts result in the final fee being escalated. Solicitors ought to ensure costs set out in terms and conditions should be equitable raised The conveyancers that we list for conveyancing in Rainham Kent clearly state all charges for a standard conveyancing matter.

Are the Rainham Kent conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the RBS conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by RBS?

Rainham Kent conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the RBS conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from RBS directly.

We previously instructed conveyancing lawyers locally in Rainham Kent on the Barclays solicitor panel. They are now charging me a supplemental fee for the legal aspects of the Barclays mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee set by Barclays?

As unfair as it may seem, as long as it’s in their Terms and Conditions or estimate then yes your conveyancing practitioner may charge a fee for this. This charge is not set by Barclays but by your Rainham Kent conveyancer. Numerous firms on the Barclays panel will quote an ‘acting for lender’ fee but some firms include it on their overall fee.

I'm at the point of looking at apartments in Rainham Kent and I am now considering a potential offer. Is it premature to have a solicitor in place? I am planning to take a home loan with Principality.

You should start obtaining conveyancing estimates from solicitors ASAP. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and forward their details on to the estate agent. Given that you are getting a mortgage with Principality, make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the Principality conveyancing panel.

I am due to exchange contracts on my apartment. I had a double glazing fitted in March 2008, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s lender, Lloyds are being a right pain. The Rainham Kent solicitor who is on the Lloyds conveyancing panel is saying indemnity insurance will be fine but Lloyds are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Lloyds have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Lloyds have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Lloyds may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

My partner and I are planning on selling our house in Rainham Kent and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built land that was not decontaminated. A high street Rainham Kent conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using an online conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Rainham Kent. Having lived in Rainham Kent for 5 years we know of no issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to get confirmation need.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer already. What do they say? You need to enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same illness)

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Rainham Kent is where the house is located. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Rainham Kent are not the norm 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 mortgage company 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.

Do I need to be wary by brokers that I am dealing with are recommending a nationwide conveyancing firm as opposed to a High Street Rainham Kent conveyancing firm?

As with lots of professional services, often input from family and friends can be very helpful. But there are many parties with a keen interest in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, financial adviser and lenders may put forward conveyancers to select. On occasion the lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but sometimes there is an underlying financial incentive behind the endorsement. You have the discretion to choose your preferred conveyancer. You need to be aware that some lenders have an approved list of lawyers you have to use for the mortgage aspect of your conveyancing.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Rainham Kent

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Rainham Kent practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • 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

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

Please note 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

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

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Rainham Kent specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • 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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