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Reasons to use our Whitstable conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Whitstable conveyancing lawyers are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 2 Whitstable property lawyers work in partnership with Whitstable estate agents, house builders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is provided to clients every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 3 Regardless alternative on-line conveyancers inform you it just might be important to pop into your conveyancer to execute legal papers. There are various parties with involved in a homemove without needing to include Royal Mail into the mix.
  • 4 Solicitors accustomed to conveyancing in Whitstable have a grasp oflocal issues specific to Whitstable and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 5 The Whitstable conveyancing firms that are listed are dedicated to supplying value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in Whitstable

Examples of recent conveyancing in Whitstable since August 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Whitstable

Having been told to check out your organisation we were going to go ahead with a conveyancing solicitor in Whitstable listed on your site but stumbled across some other fee calculations via the web seem cheaper – how come?

One can find numerous solicitors promoting so-called cheap conveyancing, unfortunately it’s common in such cases for extracharges end up with the final fee totally different to the one you expected. Conveyancers are obliged to make sure that charges listed in terms of business should be honest and reasonable raised The solicitors that we list for conveyancing in Whitstable set out all costs for the property you intend topurchase.

I completed on my flat on 7 February and the transaction details are still not registered. Any reason for this? My conveyancing solicitor in Whitstable said it will be formalised inside ten days. Are titles in Whitstable uniquely lengthy to register?

There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Whitstable registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timescales can vary according to the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry communicate with any third persons or bodies. Currently roughly three quarters of such applications are fully dealt with within two weeks but occasionally there can be longer hold-ups. Registration takes place after the buyer is living at the premises thus 'speed' is not usually top priority but where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer must communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Whitstable. 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 legal work.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Whitstable

    Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.

I have been on the look out for a flat up to £245,000 and found one near me in Whitstable I like with amenity areas and railway links nearby, the downside is that it's only got 52 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Whitstable suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a lease with such few years left?

Should you need a home loan the shortness of the lease will be an issue. Discount the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the premises for a minimum of twenty four months you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor about this.

I'm converting the mortgage on my current home to a buy to let mortgage with Lloyds TSB Bank and I will use the ballance of the raised equity towards a second property. The neighborhood we are looking at is Whitstable. Will your solicitors be able to act for the two mortgage companies and tie in the two deals?

Make use of our comparison tool on this page to check that the solicitors are on the appropriate lender panels. Having checked that they are the solicitor will be able to connect the two conveyancing matters but you should have a chat with you conveyancer and make clear your desired outcome and requirements.

I am using a search engine for the words cheap conveyancing in Whitstable it reveals numerous conveyancersin the area. How do I determine which is the suitable solicitor for the sale of my house?

The best way of seeking a suitable conveyancer is via personal testimonial, so ask colleagues and those you trust who have bought a property in Whitstable or a reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Whitstable vary, so it's sensible to request at least three fee calculations from different companies. Be sure to obtain confirmation what costs in the quote includes.

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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

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Whitstable regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Whitstable specialising in commercial conveyancing in Whitstable. This could include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Pocock's Solicitors Limited, Elizabeth House, 63 Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DA
  • Foster Mackay Limited, 67 High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5LQ

Whitstable commercial property solicitors draw on a wide range of commercial expertise offering advice on numerous issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Comprehensive advice on planning issues Property finance for investment and development loans for lenders and borrowers Property realisations and advice for insolvency practitioners Telecommunications and broadcast mast sites Shops,offices,barn conversions, industrial units, commercial trading estates, retail and leisure developments and large residential estates Buying, selling and leasing land for registered charities

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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