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Top 5 reasons to use our service to assist you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Walderslade

  • 1 The Walderslade conveyancing firms that are listed are committed to supplying value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in Walderslade
  • 2 Solicitor conveyancing solicitors have valuable personal links with Walderslade selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 3 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Walderslade is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 4 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often based hundreds of kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Walderslade
  • 5 Walderslade lawyers have a significant advantage when it comes to Walderslade conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can affect your sale or purchase

Examples of recent conveyancing in Walderslade since October 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Walderslade

Is there a reason to instruct a Walderslade conveyancing company given that online alternatives are easier on the wallet?

By all means make sure that you contrast conveyancing costs in Walderslade and you should seek an affordable quote but don’t be focused with getting the cheapest Walderslade conveyancer. Appointing the right conveyancer can be the distinction between a smooth and a stressful move. You need to ensure that you have expert advice from an experienced conveyancer. An e-mail can never take the place of a telephone conversation and can never replicate a face to face consultation. The firms that we work with will find you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor who can deal with your conveyancing from beginning to end, providing a level of personalised service that you will never get with an internet conveyancer. Our lawyers will keep you updated on progress making sure that you are regularly updated. Should it ever be necessary to call the firm you will be sure who to ask for and we'll ensure you are in the know.

My brother and I have recently purchased a property in Walderslade. We have since encountered a number of issues with the property which we believe were omitted in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? What searches should? have been carried out for conveyancing in Walderslade?

The query is not clear as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Walderslade. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken as part of the legal transfer of property are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a seller completes a document referred to as a SPIF. If the information is misleading, you could possibly take legal action against the seller for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Walderslade.

Me and my partner are purchasing a apartment in Walderslade. It might be a silly question but how we can trust a solicitor? On the day of competition we have to deposit our life savings into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our money?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

Can you point me to a directory of HSBC panel conveyancers in Walderslade on the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook Website?

Unfortunately not yet. There is no such tool on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association websites. A small selection of lending institutions make their panel listings viewable online. Where you are seeking to appoint a Walderslade solicitor on the HSBC please make the most of our facility.

I was told three weeks ago that my mortgage has been agreed to by Clydesdale. Is it usual for Clydesdale to only issue the offer once my solicitor in Walderslade is approved on their conveyancing panel? Clydesdale have asked my solicitor to see a copy of their Professional Indemnity Insurance Schedule.

Mortgage companies tend not to not issue an offer until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Clydesdale to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.

I have justdiscovered that Arc property Solicitors have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Walderslade for a purchase of a freehold house 12 months ago. How can I establish that the property is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?

The easiest way to see if the premises is registered to you, you can make 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 Walderslade conveyancing specialists.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Walderslade in advance of appointing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. Our surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will refuse to grant a loan on a flying freehold home.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements for example to Nationwide. If you call us we can look into this further with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Walderslade. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Walderslade especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Walderslade.

I am looking at a couple of flats in Walderslade both have in the region of 50 years left on the lease term. Will this present a problem?

A lease is a right to use the property for a period of time. As a lease shortens the value of the lease reduces and results in it becoming more costly to extend the lease. For this reason it is often a good idea to increase the term of the lease. It is often difficulties arise selling premises with a short lease as mortgage companies less inclined to grant a loan on such properties. Lease extension can be a difficult process. We recommend you get professional assistance from a solicitor and surveyor with experience in this area.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Walderslade - Examples of Queries Prior to buying

    What prohibitions exist in the Walderslade Lease? Who are the managing agents? The answer will be useful as a) areas can cause problems for the block as the communal areas may begin to deteriorate if repairs are not paid for b) if the leasehold owners have a dispute with the managing agents you will want to have full disclosure

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Walderslade regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Walderslade but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Stephens & Son Llp, Rome House, 41 Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4RP
  • V. E. White & Co. Ltd, 10 Parkwood Green, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9PN
  • Winch & Winch, 5 New Road Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6AR
  • Hawkridge & Company Llp, 39 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5TR
  • Bassets, 156 High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1ET

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Walderslade regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Walderslade but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Raymond Beer & Co Ltd, 16 Manor Road, ME4 6AG
  • Andrew Lee & Co, 93-95 High Street, ME14 1SA
  • Homden Property Lawyers, 26 Sharfleet Drive, ME2 2UA

Planning law solicitors in Walderslade regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Walderslade practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including tree preservation orders
  • The Kingsley Smith Trustee Company, 81 High Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4EE
  • Kingsley Smith Solicitors Llp, 81 High Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4EE
  • Brachers Llp, Somerfield House, 57-59 London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8JH
  • Whitehead Monckton Limited, Monckton House, 72 King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1BL

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

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