I have just started taking steps with the aim of transferring my domestic loan to a Buy to Let The Royal Bank of Scotland mortgage. The bank has said that I must appoint a solicitor for this. I had a chat the same Whitstable conveyancing solicitor who who did the conveyancing when I initially purchased the property. The costs illustration supplied of just over five hundred pounds is surprising as its a refinance than a sale or purchase.
The charges seem a bit high. If you shop around you could reduce the fees marginally by say a hundred pounds. That being said, assuming were happy with the service the firm gave you mightlive to regret choosing an an unknown conveyancer. If is important to enquire that the firm can act for The Royal Bank of Scotland. Do utilise our search tool to get a quote a Whitstable conveyancing firm on the The Royal Bank of Scotland conveyancing panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Whitstable.
I have given 2 months notice to my current landlord and must vacate my let out property in Whitstable by 14/4/2026. Conveyancing for my house purchase is progressing. How realistic is it to complete in a couple of weeks as I wish to avoid having to move into short term accommodation?
Generally one should not provide notice for your tenancy unless you have exchanged. If you have not previously done so, update to your lawyer and ask them to they apply pressure on the other side, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will work to achieve
I have been referred to a conveyancing solicitor in Whitstable. I I would like to check whether they are accepted on the Yorkshire Building Society approved list of lawyers. Can you advise?
You should phone your conveyancer and ask them if they are on the lender panel. Alternatively you should get in touch with Yorkshire Building Society who may be able to assist.
I just acquired a house at auction in Whitstable. Conveyancing is necessary. What happens now?
Having to all intents and purposes signed on the dotted line you will need to find a conveyancing solicitor soon as you will have a fast approaching a fixed date to complete the deal. An auction property will ordinarily have an associated legal set of papers. This will likely include most,if not all of the paperwork that your solicitor will need. Where you are dealing with leasehold property the auction papers should contain a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing documentation specific to a leasehold property. You need to hand this to your appointed conveyancing solicitor at the earliest opportunity. You also need to ensure that your finances are organised to complete the transaction on the set completion date.
Forgive me if this question is silly but I am unexperienced as FTB of a garden flat in Whitstable. Do I collect the keys to the premises on the completion date from my conveyancer? If this is the case, I will find a High Street conveyancing solicitor in Whitstable?
On the day of completion you do not need to attend the conveyancers office in Whitstable. Your solicitors will transfer the purchase money to the vendor’s lawyers, and shortly after the monies have arrived, you should be called to receive the keys from the Estate Agents and move into your new home. This tends to happen early afternoon.
Principality have agreed my mortgage in principle, my bid on a house in Whitstable has been agreed to, what happens next?
The property agent will want to know who your solicitors are (ensure that the conveyancers are on the lender’s panel). Contact Principality or the financial adviser and finish off any outstanding documentation. Principality will instruct a valuer who will get in touch with the estate agent or vendor to arrange a slot for the valuation to occur. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes approximately a fortnight to get a mortgage offer. Principality will issue the offer to you and your conveyancers. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Whitstable.
I am looking to sell my property. My past conveyancers closed down. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Whitstable if that affects matters.
Please use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Whitstable. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs smoothly.
I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Whitstable for my home move. Is it possible to check a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
Members of the public can see documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from inquisitions commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may recorded call for training purposes.