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Sevenoaks Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 October was the busiest month and January was the next busiest month while September was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Sevenoaks
  • 2 Percentage of cases in Sevenoaks that are buy to let is 1%
  • 3 Average time from start to completion was 29 days for conveyancing in Sevenoaks
  • 4 87% freehold and 13% leasehold conveyancing in Sevenoaks for this year to date
  • 5 119 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Sevenoaks

Examples of recent conveyancing in Sevenoaks since June 2026*

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Sale

of detached residence property, Cramptons Road, TN14 5DZ completing on 22/06/2026 at a price of £360,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

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Sale

of detached residence premises, Theobalds Close, TN15 6ST completing on 24/06/2026 at a price of £370,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, setting up the completion formalities

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Sale

of terraced premises, Monckton Road, TN15 8SD completing on 15/06/2026 at a price of £520,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

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Disposal

of terraced premises, Elm Grove, TN11 9HF completing on 26/06/2026 at a price of £677,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s conveyancer

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Sevenoaks

What is the best way to search for the right solicitor to give a quality service for my conveyancing in Sevenoaks?

First ask connections who they experienced using in the past and if they were happy with the service.

Second, search the web for conveyancing in Sevenoaks. Telephone a couple or more firms listed and invite them to send you their conveyancing charges and have a conversation with the lawyer who will conduct your conveyancing ahead ofcommitting.

Third is to use this site to help you find the right lawyers for you based on your personal expectations including location,timings, complications and who the proposed mortgage company is. Avoid the trap of appointing £99 conveyancing in Sevenoaks

I am need of leasehold conveyancing for a flat in a relatively new development (6 years built) in Sevenoaks. Almost all the flats have already been disposed of. Do I need carry out the conveyancing searches as part of conveyancing in Sevenoaks?

You are taking a significant risk in failing carrying out Sevenoaks conveyancing searches. Without searches you have no clarity over flooding, environmental etc which may mean you walk away due to potential problems down the line. If you are buying mortgage free there is no legal requirement to have them, but we would absolutely advise in no uncertain terms that you have them. If accelerating the process and price are top of your issues you should consider with your conveyancer about the possibility of search insurance

We hope to to buy with Earl Shilton BS. We have called around locally but am struggling to find a Sevenoaks conveyancing firm on the Earl Shilton BS panel. Could you assist?

Feel free to take advantage of the find a lender approved solicitor tool on this site. Please choose the building society and type Sevenoaks or your location and you will see numerous conveyancers offices in Sevenoaks or nearest you.

Does a directory service exist listing Barclays panel solicitors in Sevenoaks on the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook Website?

Unfortunately not yet. There is no such directory service on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association sites. A small selection of lending institutions make their panel listings visible online. Where you are seeking to appoint a Sevenoaks solicitor on the Barclays please make the most of our tool.

It is not clear whether my lender requires a lease extension. I have called my Sevenoaks building society branch on numerous occasions and was told it wasn't an issue and they will lend. My Sevenoaks conveyancing solicitor - who is on the bank conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told they would not lend in accordance with their specific requirements. Who do I believe?

The property lawyer must comply with the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook Part 2 conditions for your lender. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the mortgage company 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 bank to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years remaining.

I was told two weeks ago that my mortgage has been agreed to by Barclays. Is it usual for Barclays to only issue the offer once my solicitor in Sevenoaks is approved on their conveyancing panel? Barclays have asked my solicitor to see a copy of their PI Insurance.

A lender would not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Barclays to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Barclays conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Sevenoaks. 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 few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Sevenoaks

    Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Sevenoaks in advance of retaining lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor advised that some banks will refuse to grant a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Sevenoaks. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Sevenoaks especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Sevenoaks.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Sevenoaks regulated by the SRA

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

  • F.g.b. Williams Limited, C/o Knocker & Foskett, The Red House, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1JL
  • Knocker & Foskett, The Red House, 50 High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1JL
  • D F Brazel Limited, C/o Knocker & Foskett, The Red House, 50 High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1JL
  • Walker & Walker, 35 High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1JD
  • Dmb Law, The Old Bat and Ball, St. Johns Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3PF

Planning law solicitors in Sevenoaks regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Sevenoaks specialising in planning law. This could include advice on tree preservation orders
  • Sharratts (london) Llp, 1 The Old Yard, Rectory Lane, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1JP

Whether you are going through a divorce or separation or simply wish to transfer your property to someone else, transfer of equity conveyancing in Sevenoaks has some of the following tasks:

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the lender (if appropriate)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Negotiating adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring monies to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the transfer of ownership and the mortgage (where appropriate) at the HMLR.

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

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