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Selecting the right solicitor is the most important decision when it comes to your Rochester conveyancing

5 reasons to let us assist you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Rochester

  • 1 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.
  • 2 Rochester property lawyers have a significant edge when it comes to Rochester conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can impact your sale or purchase
  • 3 Rochester lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Rochester home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction
  • 4 The Rochester conveyancing firms that are listed are committed to providing value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and investors in Rochester
  • 5 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Rochester is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Rochester since December 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Rochester

We were just about to sign contracts for a semi detached house in Rochester. We encountered a snag. Our loan offer with Halifax expires on 6/5/2025 but the owners are putting forward a completion date of 8/5/2025. Can one extend the loan offer?

The best person to deal with your concern is your conveyancer who will hopefully calculate if they should be discussing with the bank, vendor’s conveyancers, selling agents or possibly all parties taking into account the history of your conveyancing to date.

We see that you have a search directory listing law firms on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I instruct them for our own conveyancing in Rochester?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Rochester.

What can a local search inform me concerning the property I am purchasing in Rochester?

Rochester conveyancing often starts with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company for instance Onsearch The local search plays an important role in many a Rochester conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any nasty once you have moved into your property. The search should supply data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject areas.

What makes your site different to other web based conveyancing brokers for conveyancing in Rochester?

At this site receive a conveyancing quote via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that understands the issues of your conveyancing in Rochester. Unlike many estate agents and brokerage sites we do not operate commission deals with solicitors. A large number of agents and online brokers 'recommend' solicitors that pays the most per referral, not the best value conveyancing in Rochester

Jane (my partner) and I may need to sub-let our Rochester garden flat temporarily due to taking a sabbatical. We instructed a Rochester conveyancing firm in 2004 but they have since shut and we did not think at the time seek any advice as to whether the lease permits subletting. How do we find out?

Even though your last Rochester conveyancing solicitor is not around you can check your lease to check if you are permitted to let out the apartment. The accepted inference is that if the deeds are non-specific, subletting is allowed. Quite often there is a prerequisite that you need to obtain permission from your landlord or some other party prior to subletting. This means you not allowed to sublet without prior consent. The consent is not allowed to be unreasonably withheld. If the lease does not allow you to sublet you will need to ask your landlord for their consent.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Rochester - Sample of Queries Prior to Purchasing

    In the main the outlay for major works are not incorporated into the service charges, albeit that there some managing agents in Rochester obliged leasehold owners to pay into a sinking fund and this is used to offset against major repairs or maintenance. Best to be warned if fixing the lift or some other major work is coming up that will be shared between the leaseholders and could well materially impact the level of the service costs or necessitate a one time invoice. Who manages the block?

I have just placed an offer on an apartment in Rochester and the mortgage adviser that we are dealing with recommended his conveyancing practitioner. She quoted £900 including VAT and disbursements. Does this sound reasonable?

Don't just go on a single estimate. One should obtain like-for-like quotes for your conveyancing in Rochester. Then choose one that you trust and just as important, is on the approved list of the mortgage company that you are sourcing your mortgage from.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Rochester regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Rochester but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Bassets, 156 High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1ET
  • Sara Binning Solicitors, Dickens Suite, Cheldgate House, 45 High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1LP
  • 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
  • Stephens & Son Llp, Rome House, 41 Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4RP

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Rochester

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Rochester with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on wrongful eviction

  • Bassets, 156 High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1ET
  • Sara Binning Solicitors, Dickens Suite, Cheldgate House, 45 High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1LP
  • 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
  • Stephens & Son Llp, Rome House, 41 Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4RP

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 compulsory purchases in Rochester
  • 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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