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Reasons to use our Swanscombe conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Our site offers most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory service identifying bank approved law practices delivering conveyancing in Swanscombe regulated and authorised by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 2 On the balance of probabilities the other side’s conveyancers are based in Swanscombe - if so sets of lawyers are likely to be less confrontational
  • 3 Swanscombe lawyers have a crucial edge when it comes to Swanscombe conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that will affect your home move
  • 4 Personal touch and pure property experience are key benefits that you should value when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Swanscombe property deals can be made a lot more stressful because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 5 The accumulation of transactions means that Swanscombe conveyancer have established valuable working relationships with Swanscombe local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of handling your home move in Swanscombe.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Swanscombe since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Swanscombe

We were just about to exchange contracts for a semi detached house in Swanscombe. We have hit a problem. The mortgage offer with Accord Mortgages Ltd expires on 1/8/2025 but the vendors are putting forward a completion date of 5/8/2025. Is it possible to prolong the mortgage expiry date?

The person best placed to address this question is your solicitors who should determine whether he or she is corresponding with the mortgage broker, owner’s conveyancers, estate agents or possibly all three given the history of your transaction as of today.

My husband and I have organised a further advance on our home loan from Nottingham as we want to conduct a loft conversion to our property in Swanscombe. Do we need to appoint a bricks and mortar Swanscombe solicitor on the Nottingham conveyancing panel to deal with the paperwork?

Nottingham would not normally require firms on their approved list of lawyers to handle the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Nottingham list.

We were going to get a DIP from HSBC 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 HSBC recommend any Swanscombe solicitors on the HSBC conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?

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

Clydesdale have agreed my mortgage in principle, my offer on a house in Swanscombe has been agreed to, what are the next steps?

Your property agent will want to be informed of your solicitor's details (ensure that the lawyers are on the lender’s approved list). Telephone Clydesdale or your broker and complete any relevant forms. Clydesdale will instruct a valuer who will get in touch with the selling agent or owners to book a slot for the valuation to take place. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes about a week for the mortgage offer to be issued. Clydesdale will send the offer to you and your property lawyers. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Swanscombe.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Swanscombe. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Swanscombe

    Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.

I opted to have a survey done on a property in Swanscombe prior to instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor advised that some banks may not grant a mortgage on such a property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Halifax. If you call us we can check with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Swanscombe. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

What does commercial conveyancing in Swanscombe cover?

Non domestic conveyancing in Swanscombe covers a broad range of advice, provided by qualified solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the transfer of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of tenancies.

Is there a reason that Swanscombe conveyancing fees differ for leasehold and freehold properties?

Leasehold conveyancing in Swanscombe more often than not will involve additional due diligence such as fully examining the lease, communicating with the landlord, obtaining up to date rent receipts, landlord’s consents, management company’s accounts amongst other tasks.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Swanscombe

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Swanscombe with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Rex Cowells Solicitors Limited, Old Rectory Business Centre, Springhead Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 8HN
  • Cumming & Riley, 11a High Street, Grays, Essex, RM17 6NB
  • Attwood & Co, 20 London Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5XY
  • M. Reynolds Partnership Solicitors, 24 London Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5XY
  • Hattens Solicitors, 90 Orsett Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5ER

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Swanscombe?

Licensed Conveyancers deal with the transfer of ownership of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales as well as Swanscombe. If appointed a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Receive an honest and lawful service.
  • Be supplied with a high standard of legal services.
  • Have your matters dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your specific needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a speedy, independent and comprehensive service when making a complaint about your conveyancing in Swanscombe about your conveyancing in Swanscombe.

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Swanscombe normally consists of the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the lender (if relevant)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Communicating with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the buyer and the home loan (if applicable) at the Land Registry.

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

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