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Reasons to use our Royal Tunbridge Wells conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The organisations listed on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.
  • 2 Over the years Royal Tunbridge Wells solicitor have developed very good working relationships with Royal Tunbridge Wells local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of undertaking your house sale or purchase in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
  • 3 Using a local Solicitor on the whole means that you will receive a more bespoke service. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in selecting a an online conveyancing factory, your matter is handled by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 The Royal Tunbridge Wells conveyancing firms that are identified are dedicated to supplying the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and investors in Royal Tunbridge Wells
  • 5 Royal Tunbridge Wells solicitors work in conjunction with Royal Tunbridge Wells estate agents, house builders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to clients every step of the way, offering all the advice and help you require

Examples of recent conveyancing in Royal Tunbridge Wells since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Royal Tunbridge Wells

What can a local search reveal about the property my wife and I purchasing in Royal Tunbridge Wells?

Royal Tunbridge Wells conveyancing often starts with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations such as PSG The local search plays an important role in most Royal Tunbridge Wells conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any nasty once you have moved into your new home. The search will supply data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (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 headings.

How does conveyancing in Royal Tunbridge Wells differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Royal Tunbridge Wells approach us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is finished. This is because developers in Royal Tunbridge Wells tend to buy the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Royal Tunbridge Wells or who has acted in the same development.

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

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

As co-executor for the estate of my father I am disposing of a residence in Neath but reside in Royal Tunbridge Wells. My conveyancer (based 250 miles awayhas requested that I sign a statutory declaration prior to completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing lawyer in Royal Tunbridge Wells who can witness this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are located in Royal Tunbridge Wells

I am attracted to a two apartments in Royal Tunbridge Wells both have in the region of fifty years left on the lease term. Do I need to be concerned?

There are plenty of short leases in Royal Tunbridge Wells. The lease is a right to use the property for a prescribed time frame. As the lease shortens the value of the lease deteriorates and results in it becoming more expensive to extend the lease. This is why it is often a good idea to increase the term of the lease. Sometimes it is difficulties arise selling premises with a short lease because mortgage companies may be unwilling to lend money on properties of this type. Lease enfranchisement can be a protracted process. We advise that you get professional help from a conveyancer and surveyor with experience in this field.

I am the registered owner of a studio flat in Royal Tunbridge Wells, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Similar flats in Royal Tunbridge Wells with over 90 years remaining are worth £202,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 per annum. The lease finishes on 21st October 2081

You have 56 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £29,500 and £34,000 as well as professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

What type of conveyancing services do Royal Tunbridge Wells conveyancing firms supply?

In the main Royal Tunbridge Wells conveyancing companies will offer a number of legal advice to home and land proprietors, vendors, first time buyers, landlords and tenants such as:

    Private sale conveyancing in Royal Tunbridge Wells and throughout the rest of the country Domestic purchase conveyancing in Royal Tunbridge Wells and countrywide Assisted buying schemes - Help to Buy conveyancing Shared ownership conveyancing countrywide rather than just Royal Tunbridge Wells Planning permissions and restrictions Royal Tunbridge Wells conveyancing for Employee Relocation conveyancing schemes in and outside of Royal Tunbridge Wells

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Royal Tunbridge Wells regulated by the SRA

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

  • Berry & Berry Llp, 11 Church Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1JA
  • Buss Murton Law Llp, Wellington Gate, 7-9 Church Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1HT
  • Thomson Snell & Passmore Llp, 3 Lonsdale Gardens, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1NX
  • Core Law Group Llp, 4-6 Dudley Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1LF
  • Parfitt Cresswell Trading As €˜keene Marsland’, Keene Marsland, 6 Clanricarde Gardens, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1PH

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Royal Tunbridge Wells regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Royal Tunbridge Wells specialising in commercial conveyancing in Royal Tunbridge Wells. This will likely include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Berry & Berry Llp, 11 Church Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1JA
  • Buss Murton Law Llp, Wellington Gate, 7-9 Church Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1HT
  • Thomson Snell & Passmore Llp, 3 Lonsdale Gardens, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1NX
  • Core Law Group Llp, 4-6 Dudley Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1LF
  • Parfitt Cresswell Trading As €˜keene Marsland’, Keene Marsland, 6 Clanricarde Gardens, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1PH

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Royal Tunbridge Wells is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the bank (if appropriate)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing adjustments to the the Transfer deed
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to relevant parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the change in proprietorship and the home loan (where relevant) at the Land Registry.

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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