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Top 5 reasons to let us assist you select a local conveyancing solicitor in Rainham Kent

  • 1 Rainham Kent property lawyers will acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 2 We are the UKs largest domestic conveyancing directory service identifying mortgage company approved law practices conducting conveyancing in Rainham Kent governed by the SRA or CLC.
  • 3 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Rainham Kent is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 4 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often located hundreds of miles away with limited appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Rainham Kent
  • 5 Rainham Kent solicitors have a crucial edge when it comes to Rainham Kent conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will affect your conveyancing

Examples of recent conveyancing in Rainham Kent since October 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Rainham Kent

After what seems like an age a loan agreement from Nationwide for the remortgage of my 3 bedroom apartment is expected imminently. Could you put forward a low cost conveyancing law firm in Rainham Kent?

This site is not designed to aid those in pursuit of the cheapest conveyancing in Rainham Kent. Our intention is to offer value for money conveyancing but our intention is not to work with the cheapest lawyers. Do not be fooled by companies enticing you with £100 conveyancing in Rainham Kent. The optimum result, in choosing a lawyer for low cost conveyancing, you will get your money’s worth and at worst you will end up invoiced for additional fees and still not get the service expected.

Due to complete my purchase in Rainham Kent next Thursday. I have now been asked to send a copy of my building insurance schedule by my solicitor as as she informs me that she is duty bound to validate that it is in order for the lender. What does the insurance need to cover?

Any lawyer on acting for banks would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s Part 2 instructions. These requirements are not unique to conveyancing in Rainham Kent.

I have recentlydiscovered that Wolstenholmes have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Rainham Kent for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 12 months ago. How can I establish that my home is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?

The easiest method to check if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Rainham Kent conveyancing specialists.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Rainham Kent. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 conveyancing.

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

    Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Please supply a car parking plan. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Rainham Kent in advance of retaining conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the property. The surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may not issue a mortgage on this type of property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements from Nationwide. If you call us we can look into this further with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Rainham Kent. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business property in Rainham Kent and how can you help?

The 1954 Act provides a safeguard to commercial leaseholders, granting the dueness to apply to court for a new lease and continue in occupation at the end of the lease term. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act for protection and help with commercial conveyancing in Rainham Kent

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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 Claims for damages for illegal

  • 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 practicing in commercial conveyancing in Rainham Kent. This should include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • 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

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 practicing in planning law. This should include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • The Kingsley Smith Trustee Company, 81 High Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4EE
  • Kingsley Smith Solicitors Llp, 81 High Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4EE

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