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Cheap conveyancing in Sandwich does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

Reasons to use our Sandwich conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 This site is the first site that enables you the ability to check that your conveyancing in Sandwich will be carried out by a law firm on your mortgage lender’s member panel.
  • 2 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often located many miles away with limited understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Sandwich
  • 3 Sandwich conveyancers will acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 4 Notwithstanding what alternative companies inform you it just might be necessary to visit your lawyer to execute documents. Too many 3rd parties are already engaged in a house sale without having to add the postman into the equation.
  • 5 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Sandwich is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Sandwich since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Sandwich

Can the conveyancing practitioners Indexed on your site conduct auction conveyancing in Sandwich?

There are a number of niche lawyers we can put you in touch with those conducting auction conveyancing. Sandwich is just one of our locations where our lawyers have offices.

We see that you have a search directory identifying solicitors on the TSB conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I retain them for our own conveyancing in Sandwich?

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

I have an AIP. The bank mentioned the mortgage came with free conveyancing. Does this mean I have to use their panel solicitor as I would much rather instruct a Sandwich based conveyancing firm?

Do check but the the probability is that appoint one of their panel lawyers if you take up the "fee-free" offer. Speak to the bank to explore if they allow a cash alternative. In the past a few mortgage companies offered a £250 cashback as an alternative in which case that money can go towards your preferred conveyancing solicitor near Sandwich.

I have a terraced Edwardian house in Sandwich. Conveyancing lawyer represented me and Barclays Direct. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are two entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold with the matching property. Is it worth asking Barclays Direct to clarify?

You need to review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Sandwich and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also check the situation with your conveyancing solicitor who completed the work.

I am looking for a ground for flat up to £245,000 and identified one near me in Sandwich I like with open areas and transport links nearby, however it only has 61 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Sandwich suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a lease with such few years left?

Should you need a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term may be problematic. Discount the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of twenty four months you may request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor regarding this matter.

My husband and I are 18 days into a freehold purchase having been recommend to solicitors by the estate agent to do our conveyancing in Sandwich. We are not happy. Can you help me find new lawyers?

They would have to be really bad to suggest changing them. Has the mortgage offer been issued? If so you need to make them aware of the new lawyer and get the loan are issued to the new lawyers. The solicitor ideally needs to be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid escalating fees and delays. So that should be your starting point. Our find a solicitor tool should assist you in finding a bank approved conveyancer for your home move in Sandwich

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Sandwich regulated by the SRA

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

  • Emmerson Brown & Brown, 127 High Street, Deal, Kent, CT14 6BD
  • Hardmans, 4-6 Park Street, Deal, Kent, CT14 6AQ
  • C.m.robinson Solicitors Ltd, 47 Queen Street, Deal, Kent, CT14 6EY
  • Paynes Solicitors And Mediators, 38 The Strand, Walmer, Deal, Kent, CT14 7DX
  • Daniel & Edwards, 44-46 Queen Street, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9EG

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

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the bank (where relevant)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Agreeing adjustments to the the Transfer deed
  • Corresponding with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring monies to relevant parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the new ownership and the mortgage (where appropriate) at the HM Land Registry.

Sandwich commercial property solicitors provide expert offering advice on numerous aspects of commercial property law

    Comprehensive advice on planning issues Property finance transactions, including disposal and leaseback Granting a licence to assign, sublet or carry out works Industrial and warehouse premises Commercial finance including remortgages

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

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