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Reasons to use our Sandgate conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Notwithstanding what other solicitors say it could be necessary to attend your solicitor to execute legal papers. There are enough parties engaged in a house sale without having to add the postman into the mix.
  • 2 The practices identified on our directory have a mix of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.
  • 3 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often based hundreds of miles away with limited understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Sandgate
  • 4 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s solicitors are located in Sandgate - if so both parties are likely to be familiar
  • 5 Excellent communication and pure property expertise are key benefits that you should seek when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Sandgate conveyancing can become significantly more stressful due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with endeavour to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Sandgate since February 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Sandgate

Souldusing a Sandgate conveyancing practitioner make my purchase more efficient?

Established third party relationships is an important consideration when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Sandgate conveyancers enjoy long term relationships with lenders and agents, local authorities, valuers and other law firms meaning the whole process is going to be much more straightforward for you. Hosting a wealth of insight into the local area also helps too.

About to place a bid on a leasehold flat in Sandgate. The estate agents advise that it is usual for flats in Sandgate to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am expecting a loan with Bank of Ireland. Is this going to be acceptable if the lease has Seventy One years left.

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are securing a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 19/5/2024 the requirements read as follows :

Yes, subject to a minimum lease term of 85 years. The unexpired lease term must be at least the mortgage term plus 45 years. See also 5.14.9

I have todaybeen informed that Action Conveyancing have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Sandgate for a purchase of a freehold house 18 months ago. How can I check that the property is not still registered in the name of the previous owner?

The easiest method to see if the premises is in your name, you can carry out 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 Sandgate conveyancing specialists.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Sandgate in advance of instructing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor has said that some banks tend not give a loan on such a house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different requirements from Halifax. If you contact us we can check via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Sandgate. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I'm remortgaging my current property to a buy to let loan with Lloyds TSB Bank and intend to use the remaining equity as a down payment on another house. The neighborhood we are interested in is Sandgate. Will your solicitors be able to act for both sets of lenders and tie in the conveyances?

Do use our comparison tool on this site to check that the solicitors are on the appropriate lender panels. On the basis that they are your conveyancer will be able to tie up the two transactions but you should talk with you solicitor and make clear your desired outcome and requirements.

Due to sign contracts shortly on a ground floor flat in Sandgate. Conveyancing lawyers assured me that they are sending me a report next week. What should I be looking out for?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Sandgate should include some of the following:

    specifics of the parties to the lease, for instance these could be the (you), superior lessor, landlord Additions to the flat What options are available to the landlord where you have contravened the provisions of the lease? You should be told what counts as a Nuisance in the lease Do you need to have carpet in the flat or are you allowed wood flooring?
For details of the information to be included in your report on your leasehold property in Sandgate please enquire of your lawyer in advance of your conveyancing in Sandgate.

Sandgate Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Queries before Purchasing

    How long is the Lease? Its a good idea to discover as much as you can concerning the managing agents as they can either make your life much simpler or problematic. As the owner of a leasehold property you are frequently at the mercy of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to practical matters such as the upkeep of the common parts. You should not be shy to ask prospective neighbours if they are happy with their management. Finally, find out the dates that you are obliged pay the maintenance charge to the managing agents and specifically what it includes. How much is the ground rent and service charge?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Sandgate regulated by the SRA

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

  • Frederic Hall Solicitors, York House, 32 Cheriton Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2UR
  • Worthingtons, 28 Cheriton Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2AU
  • Bowers & Jessup Solicitors, Westholme Chambers, 134a Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2BW
  • Rootes & Alliott, 27 Cheriton Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2AR
  • Henwood Twenty Two Limited, 147 High Street, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5JN

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Sandgate regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Sandgate specialising in commercial conveyancing in Sandgate. This will likely include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Frederic Hall Solicitors, York House, 32 Cheriton Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2UR
  • Worthingtons, 28 Cheriton Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2AU
  • Bowers & Jessup Solicitors, Westholme Chambers, 134a Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2BW
  • Rootes & Alliott, 27 Cheriton Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2AR
  • Henwood Twenty Two Limited, 147 High Street, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5JN

Whether you are going through a divorce or separation or simply wish to transfer your property to someone else, transfer of equity conveyancing in Sandgate includes some of the following tasks:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the lender (where relevant)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Negotiating adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring monies to relevant parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the buyer and the home loan (if applicable) at the Land Registry.

Neighboring Locations

Hythe
Sandgate
Folkestone
Maxton

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

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