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Top reasons to let us assist you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Tonbridge

  • 1 Using a a family Solicitor generally means that you will receive a more personal touch. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, your conveyancing is handled by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.
  • 2 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often based many kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Tonbridge
  • 3 Tonbridge lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Tonbridge home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction
  • 4 Notwithstanding what other sites say it may be necessary to attend your lawyer to execute documents. Too many 3rd parties are already with an interest in a house sale without needing to add the postman into the mix.
  • 5 The accumulation of transactions means that Tonbridge solicitor have developed excellent connections with Tonbridge local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of undertaking your conveyancing in Tonbridge.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Tonbridge since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Tonbridge

All was ready to move into my new home in Tonbridge next Tuesday. I have now been asked to send a copy of my building insurance schedule by my solicitor as he says that he has to check this in his capacity as lawyer for the bank. What does the insurance need to cover?

All property lawyers on acting for mortgage companies would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s Part 2 requirements. These requirements are not limited to conveyancing in Tonbridge.

We just had an offer accepted to buy with Earl Shilton BS. I went into a few local companies but am struggling to find a Tonbridge conveyancing firm on the Earl Shilton BS panel. Could you assist?

Feel free to make the most of the find a lender approved solicitor tool on this web page. Please choose the building society and type Tonbridge or your location and you will discover numerous conveyancers based in Tonbridge or nearest you.

I note that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Do I require this when buying a house in Tonbridge? or I am told that there is an ancient law that means some house owners residing in a parish church boundary may be liable to contribute towards maintenance towards the chancel within the church. Is this a legitimate concern for conveyancing in Tonbridge?

Unless a prior acquisition of the property took place post 12 October 2013 you can expect lawyers conducting conveyancing in Tonbridge to continue to advocate a chancel search and or chancel repair liability policy.

How does conveyancing in Tonbridge differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Tonbridge come to us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is ready to move into. This is because builders in Tonbridge usually acquire the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Tonbridge or who has acted in the same development.

My company is wishing to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend lawyers offering fixed fees for non-domestic conveyancing in Tonbridge for below £1,200?

We are happy to recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Tonbridge, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are hoping to purchase or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we can find you the right firm. Regarding the fees these will vary based on the structure and complexity of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your contact information or call so as to enable us to provide you with a fixed commercial conveyancing quote.

My step-father has suggested that I instruct his conveyancers in Tonbridge. Do I follow his recommendation?

No doubt the ideal way to choose a conveyancing lawyer is to seek referrals from friends or family who have actually experience in using the firm that you are are thinking of instructing.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Tonbridge regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Tonbridge specialising in commercial conveyancing in Tonbridge. This may include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Bailey & Cogger, 139 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1DG
  • Warners Law Llp, Bank House, Bank Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1BL
  • Burtons Solicitors Limited, Tyled House, 23a High Street, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4PH
  • Cooperburnett Llp, Napier House, 14-16 Mount Ephraim Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1EE
  • Cripps Llp, Wallside House, 12 Mount Ephraim Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1EG

Planning law solicitors in Tonbridge regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Tonbridge specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including planning applications and appeals
  • Warners Law Llp, Bank House, Bank Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1BL
  • Cripps Llp, Wallside House, 12 Mount Ephraim Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1EG
  • Parfitt Cresswell Trading As €˜keene Marsland’, Keene Marsland, 6 Clanricarde Gardens, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1PH
  • Thomson Snell & Passmore Llp, 3 Lonsdale Gardens, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1NX
  • Parfitt Cresswell Trading As €˜max Barford & Co.’, Max Barford & Co, 16 Mount Pleasant Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1QU

Residential in Tonbridge 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
  • Checking the title to the property
  • Conducting Tonbridge searches with respect to the property
  • Assessing draft contract and other papers forwarded by the owner’s property lawyer
  • Raising queries with the vendor’s property lawyer
  • Negotiating the purchase agreement
  • Going through replies supplied by the owner to pre-contract enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (where appropriate)
  • Drafting and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the transfer of ownership and the home loan (if applicable) at the HMLR.

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

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