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Whitstable Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Average time from start to moving day was 82 days for conveyancing in Whitstable
  • 2 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £28,083
  • 3 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £540
  • 4 December was the busiest month and September was the next busiest month while November was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Whitstable
  • 5 100% freehold and 0% leasehold conveyancing in Whitstable for this year to date

Examples of recent conveyancing in Whitstable since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Whitstable

How do I find the right lawyer who will give a high level service for our conveyancing in Whitstable?

First ask connections who they would recommend.

Second, use a comparison service on the internet for conveyancing in Whitstable. Ring two or three from the list and request that they email you their conveyancing fees and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will conduct the legal process prior tocommitting.

Option 3 is to use our search tool to assist you in finding the right lawyers for you based on your own requirements including location,speed, complexity and who the proposed mortgage company is. Resist the temptation to appoint £99 conveyancing in Whitstable

Will conveyancers request money on account for my conveyancing in Whitstable?

Where you are retaining lawyers for conveyancing in Whitstable your lawyer will ask you put them with monies to cover the search fees. Normally this is asked for to cover the fees of the conveyancing searches. When the down payment is payable against the total price then this should be asked for immediately prior to exchange of contracts. The closing balance that is due should be transferred a couple of days prior to the completion date.

Our bank has suggested a law firm on their panel based in Whitstable but I would rather use a conveyancing lawyer in Whitstable or nearer to where I live. Are you able to help?

The minority of Whitstable conveyancing practices are on all banks conveyancing panel. Use our find an approved solicitor tool to identify a Whitstable conveyancing firm on the on the lender panel.

I require fast conveyancing in Whitstable as I have an ultimatum to complete in less than one month. A home loan is not required. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are not taking a home loan you have the choice not to do searches although no lawyer would advise that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Whitstable the following are instances of issues that can crop up and therefore affect market value: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing practitioner in Whitstable for my house move. Is there any facility to see a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?

One may review documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from inquisitions commenced on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find records Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may monitor call for training purposes.

I am an executor of my recently deceased mum’s Will, with a house in Whitstable which will be sold. The bungalow has never been registered at HMLR and I'm told that some EAs will insist that it is in place before they will proceed. What's the procedure for this?

In the situation you refer to it seems advisable to apply to register in the names of the personal representative(s) as named in the probate and in their capacity as PRs. The Land Registry’s online guidance explains how to register for the first time and what is required re the deeds and forms. You would need to include and official copy of the probate as well and complete the form FR1 to refer to the PRs as the applicant.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Whitstable regulated by the SRA

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

  • Pocock's Solicitors Limited, Elizabeth House, 63 Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DA
  • Foster Mackay Limited, 67 High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5LQ

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Whitstable

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Whitstable practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on wrongful eviction

  • Pocock's Solicitors Limited, Elizabeth House, 63 Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DA
  • Foster Mackay Limited, 67 High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5LQ

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Whitstable regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Whitstable but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Joanna Verrico & Associates, Bank Chambers, CT6 6PL

Neighboring Locations

Faversham
Whitstable
Herne Bay
Canterbury

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

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