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5 reasons to use our service to help you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Rochester

  • 1 Rochester property lawyers have a crucial advantage when it comes to Rochester conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will impact your home move
  • 2 The Rochester conveyancing firms that are identified are dedicated to supplying the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and investors in Rochester
  • 3 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Rochester regularly deal withlocal issues specific to Rochester and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and speedier conveyancing.
  • 4 No matter what any alternative companies advise it just might be necessary to visit your conveyancer to execute documents. Too many 3rd parties are already with an interest in a conveyancing transaction without having to include Royal Mail into the equation.
  • 5 Using a a family Solicitor usually results in a more personal touch. When using a an online conveyancing factory, your transaction is handled by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Rochester since May 2026*

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of flat Doust Way ME1 1FF, at sale amount of £182,500. Leasehold conveyancing included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

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of house property, Amherst Road, ME1 2AR completing on 05/06/2026 at a price of £270,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: securing official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

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of semi premises, Grove Road, ME2 4BX completing on 08/06/2026 at a price of £260,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

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of terraced property, Fennel Close, ME1 1LW completing on 18/06/2026 at a price of £452,500. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Rochester

I am purchasing a garden flat in Rochester. How practical is it for me to do the conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Rochester you will have to appoint a solicitor on your bank's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Rochester.

My partner and I have organised the release of further monies on our home loan from RBS as we intend to carry out improvements to our home in Rochester. Are we obliged to appoint a nearby Rochester solicitor on the RBS conveyancing panel to deal with the paperwork?

RBS do not ordinarily instruct firms on their approved list of lawyers to deal with such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the RBS list.

I am expecting a OIP from Principality this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Principality recommend any Rochester solicitors on the Principality conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?

You will need to appoint Rochester solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Principality conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Principality through the process.

I can not fathom if my mortgage offer requires a lease extension. I have called my Rochester bank branch on numerous occasions and was reassured it wasn't a problem and they would lend. My Rochester conveyancing solicitor - who is on the lender conveyancing panel- telephoned to say that they refuse to lend in accordance with their UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook minimum lease term requirements. Who do I believe?

Your solicitor must follow the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook Part 2 specifications for your lender. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the lender will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the lender to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years remaining.

I have todayfound out that Action Conveyancing have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Rochester for a purchase of a leasehold flat 18 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is not still registered in the name of the previous owner?

The easiest method to see if the property is in your name, 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 Rochester conveyancing specialists.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Rochester is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Rochester are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Rochester you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Rochester may determine 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.

Hoping to buy a property located in Rochester and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Rochester. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Rochester area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Rochester. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

Can a conveyancer remove a person from the title of my home in Rochester ?

Removing or adding someone to the title of your property is relatively straightforward. You’ll need to appoint a conveyancer to discuss your legal rights before you can proceed with a transfer of property. Contact us to book a free consultation with one a solicitor

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Rochester regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Rochester specialising in commercial conveyancing in Rochester. This could include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Bassets, 156 High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1ET
  • Dakers Marriott Dugdale Limited, Unit 3 Exeter House, Beaufort Court, Sir Thomas Longley Road, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4FE
  • Winch & Winch, 5 New Road Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6AR
  • Kingsley Smith Solicitors Llp, 81 High Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4EE
  • The Kingsley Smith Trustee Company, 81 High Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4EE

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Rochester regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Rochester but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Raymond Beer & Co Ltd, 16 Manor Road, ME4 6AG
  • Homden Property Lawyers, 26 Sharfleet Drive, ME2 2UA

Planning law solicitors in Rochester regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Rochester specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including special planning controls
  • 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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