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5 reasons to use our service to help you select a local conveyancing solicitor in Tenterden

  • 1 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these organisations are often based hundreds of miles away with limited understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Tenterden
  • 2 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor generally results in a more personalised service. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in choosing a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.
  • 3 Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in Tenterden have a grasp oflocal concerns peculiar to Tenterden and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and faster conveyancing.
  • 4 The accumulation of transactions means that Tenterden solicitor have developed very good connections with Tenterden local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of handling your house sale or purchase in Tenterden.
  • 5 Lawyer conveyancing firms have very good personal connections with Tenterden selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Tenterden since October 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Tenterden

In scouring consumer advice sites for a conveyancing solicitor in Tenterden, most say that I must look for a CQS accredited solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?

The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices issued by the Law Society. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: * the integrity of the senior responsible officer and other key conveyancing staff * the firm's adherence to good practice management standards * adherence to prudent and efficient conveyancing procedures via the scheme protocol It covers numerous partnerships who carry out conveyancing in Tenterden.

Will our solicitor be raising questions about flooding during the conveyancing in Tenterden.

Flooding is a growing risk for conveyancers specialising in conveyancing in Tenterden. Some people will buy a house in Tenterden, completely expectant that at some time, it may be flooded. However, leaving to one side the physical damage, if a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, adequate building insurance, or dispose of the premises. Steps can be carried out as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the buyer.

Conveyancers are not qualified to impart advice on flood risk, however there are a various checks that can be initiated by the purchaser or on a buyer’s behalf which will give them a better understanding of the risks in Tenterden. The conventional set of information given to a purchaser’s solicitor (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) incorporates a standard inquiry of the owner to determine whether the premises has ever been flooded. If the residence has been flooded in past which is not revealed by the owner, then a purchaser could commence a claim for damages as a result of such an inaccurate response. The buyer’s conveyancers will also carry out an environmental search. This should indicate whether there is any known flood risk. If so, additional inquiries should be conducted.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Tenterden. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Tenterden

    Please supply a car parking plan. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme.

What makes your site different to alternative internet conveyancing brokers when it comes to conveyancing in Tenterden?

At this site receive a fixed fee quote from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that understands the nuances for your conveyancing in Tenterden. As opposed to estate agents and many comparison sites we are not in the business of charging firms a commission if you choose them for your property ownership legalities in Tenterden

We are a fortnight into a leasehold purchase having been referred to solicitors by the estate agent to handle our conveyancing in Tenterden. I am am extremely disappointed with the level of service. Can you you assist me in finding new lawyers?

They would have to be very poor to suggest replacing them. Has your mortgage offer been issued? If so you must advise them of the replacement conveyancer and have the loan are re-sent. Your new solicitor ideally should be on the banks approved list to avoid escalating costs and complications. So that should be your starting point. The search tool should assist you in finding a lender approved conveyancer for your conveyancing in Tenterden

I need to change lawyers as my Tenterden lawyer is not on the lender's approved list of conveyancing solicitors. How simple is it to change conveyancer?

In the event that you have not formally appointed a conveyancer to start work and at this stage simply received quotes, you're perfectly free to choose a different solicitor to carry out your work for you. The best way is to get recommendations from friends or family who have actually used the solicitor or conveyancer in Tenterden that you're considering.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Tenterden

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Tenterden specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Pengelly & Rylands, 39/41 High Street, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6BJ
  • Pengelly & Rylands, 39-41 High Street, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6BJ
  • Mayfield Law Limited, Suite 8, Thorne Business Park, Forge Hill, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AF

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Tenterden regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Tenterden specialising in commercial conveyancing in Tenterden. This should include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • Pengelly & Rylands, 39/41 High Street, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6BJ
  • Pengelly & Rylands, 39-41 High Street, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6BJ

Sale in Tenterden 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
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Preparing contract and associated papers
  • Forwarding draft papers to the lawyer retained by the purchaser
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and replying to further questions from the buyer’s lawyer
  • Negotiating the transfer deed
  • Answering requisitions prepared by the buyer’s lawyer
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion of the sale
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and wiring funds to the seller, the estate agent and other relevant parties (where applicable)

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