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Reasons to use our Swanscombe conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The Swanscombe conveyancing firms that we work with are committed to providing value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in Swanscombe
  • 2 Swanscombe solicitors will have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 3 Our site offers largest residential conveyancing directory service identifying bank approved law firms carrying out conveyancing in Swanscombe who are regulated by the SRA or CLC.
  • 4 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor generally means that you will receive a more personal touch. Sometimes when dealing with a an online conveyancing factory, your conveyancing is dealt with by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 5 Personal touch together with pure property experience are key benefits that you should value when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Swanscombe home moves can be made a lot more complicated due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed strive to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Swanscombe since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Swanscombe

My conveyancer has discovered a a problem with the lease for the apartment we are buying in Swanscombe. The seller’s lawyers have offered defective title insurance as a solution. We are content with insurance and will pay for it. Our conveyancer says that he must ensure that the bank is happy with this solution. Are we the client or is the lender?

Even though you have a mortgage offer from the bank does not mean to say that the property will meet their conditions for the purposes of a mortgage. Your lawyer has to ensure that the lease has to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions. You and the lender are the client. The appropriate lender specifications have to be complied with.

What happens if my solicitor is expelled from the Kent Reliance Conveyancing panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Swanscombe?

The first thing to point out is that, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit at a cost.

I have been told that property searches are a common cause of delay in Swanscombe conveyancing transactions. Is this right?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published findings of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the common causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Searches are unlikely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Swanscombe.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Swanscombe is where the house is located. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Swanscombe are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Swanscombe you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Swanscombe may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial property in Swanscombe and how can you help?

The 1954 Act provides protection to business lessees, giving them the a statutory right to apply to court for a renewal lease and continue in occupation when the lease comes to an end. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are involved. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Swanscombe is one of our many locations in which the firms we work with are based

In scouring the web for the phrase conveyancing in Swanscombe it brings up many property lawyersin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable solicitor for purchase transaction?

The ideal method of finding a suitable conveyancer is through a personal testimonial, so enquire of colleagues and those you trust who have purchased a property in Swanscombe or a local estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in Swanscombe differ, so it's sensible to secure at least four estimates from different conveyancers. Be sure to seek confirmation that the costs are guaranteed not to rise.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Swanscombe regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Swanscombe practicing in commercial conveyancing in Swanscombe. This should include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • 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

Home buying conveyancing in Swanscombe usually comprises the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Examining the title to the premises
  • Carrying out Swanscombe property searches with respect to the title
  • Assessing draft contract and other papers received from the seller’s solicitor
  • Raising questions with the vendor’s solicitor
  • Negotiating the purchase contract
  • Considering the replies provided by the vendor to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Guiding the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (where appropriate)
  • Preparing and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; reporting to the purchaser on the contents of the contract pack, preliminary enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Completion of and submitting to HMRC the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the purchase and the mortgage (where applicable) at the HM Land Registry.

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

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the bank (if appropriate)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing amendments 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 HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the transfer of ownership and the home loan (if applicable) at the HM Land Registry.

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

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