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Tenterden Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Average time frame of 8 days for registration of title in Tenterden
  • 2 75% freehold and 25% leasehold conveyancing in Tenterden for this year to date
  • 3 Percentage of cases in Tenterden that are buy to let is 10%
  • 4 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £540
  • 5 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £15,530

Examples of recent conveyancing in Tenterden since August 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Tenterden

Is there a reason why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Tenterden is more expensive?

The conveyancing costs for a leasehold premises in Tenterden is frequently higher than on a freehold acquisition or disposal. This is because there is an amount of supplemental investigations necessary in communicating with the landlord and management company to collate the information about whether the rent and service charges have been paid and whether there are any large sums expected to be spent in the foreseeable future on repairs or maintenance of the block.

I need some expedited conveyancing in Tenterden as I have pressure to sign on the dotted line inside 3 weeks. A mortgage is not required. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are are a cash buyer you are at free not to have searches conducted although no law firm would recommend that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Tenterden the following are examples of what can show up and therefore impact future saleability: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...

I have justdiscovered that Action Conveyancing have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Tenterden for a purchase of a leasehold flat 12 months ago. How can I establish that the property is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?

The easiest method to see if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Tenterden conveyancing specialists.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Tenterden. 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 conveyancing.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Tenterden

    Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified.

I am looking to sell my home. My former conveyancers has retired. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Tenterden if that makes things easier.

Do use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Tenterden. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes smoothly.

We have today had a bid accepted on our 1st house in Tenterden, and are now looking to get solicitors lined up. We have made use of the various comparison based websites and the results are from all over the England and Wales. Is it essential to have a Tenterden conveyancer local to our potential new home? I am fine to do everything over the internet, but I am thinking at some point we may need to visit the property lawyer's office to sign contracts?

Generally there is no requirement to physically visit the office of your property lawyer, they can send any relevant papers to you, which you can sign and send back. Many home movers choose to use a locally based solicitor, but it is not essential for conveyancing in Tenterden.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Tenterden

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Tenterden with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • 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 list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Tenterden specialising in commercial conveyancing in Tenterden. This could include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Pengelly & Rylands, 39/41 High Street, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6BJ
  • Pengelly & Rylands, 39-41 High Street, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6BJ

Domestic 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
  • Examining the title unregistered or registered
  • Ordering Tenterden searches with respect to the title
  • Considering the draft contract and other papers collated by the seller’s property lawyer
  • Submitting enquiries with the vendor’s property lawyer
  • Negotiating the purchase contract
  • Reviewing replies prepared by the seller to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer document
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (where relevant)
  • Drawing up and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; summarising to the buyer on the contents of the contract pack, pre-contract enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the change in ownership and the home loan (where appropriate) at the Land Registry.

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

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