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Reasons to use our Sittingbourne conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these organisations are often based hundreds of kilometers away with little appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Sittingbourne
  • 2 Sittingbourne lawyers have a crucial edge when it comes to Sittingbourne conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will impact your sale or purchase
  • 3 Sittingbourne solicitor are the key to a successful Sittingbourne home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 4 Our site offers largest domestic conveyancing directory listing lender approved law practices carrying out conveyancing in Sittingbourne governed by the SRA or CLC.
  • 5 The practices listed on our directory have a mix of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Sittingbourne since February 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Sittingbourne

Why would one instruct a Sittingbourne conveyancing solicitors firm given that national conveyancers are more affordable?

Its a good idea to shop around for conveyancing costs in Sittingbourne and you should seek an affordable estimate but don’t become consumed with sourcing the lowest priced Sittingbourne conveyancer. Finding the right conveyancer can mark the difference between a smooth and a stressful move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert guidance from an experienced conveyancer. An e-mail can never replace a phone call and are no substitute for a face to face consultation. The firms that we work with will find you a qualified and trusted conveyancing solicitor that will tackle your conveyancing from from the outset to completion, giving the sort of hand holding that you will never get with an internet conveyancer. Our lawyers will inform you as to progress making sure that you are ensuring that you are updated at regular intervals. Should you need to contact the office you will be sure who you need to speak to and we'll be sure you are kept fully informed.

Completed the sale of my flat in Sittingbourne last October but the buyer keeps SMS messaging every few hours to moan that their conveyancer is waiting to hear from myconveyancer. What are the post completion sale formalities now that I have sold?

After completion of your house sale your lawyer should deliver the transfer documentation and all supplemental paperwork to the purchaser's solicitors. If applicable, your conveyancer should also confirm that the home loan has been redeemed to the buyers solicitors. There is unlikely to be post completion formalities specific conveyancing in Sittingbourne.

Just acquired a terraced house in Sittingbourne , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to record my ownership? My Sittingbourne conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be certain the post completion formalities are addressed.

As far as conveyancing in Sittingbourne registration is no quicker or slower than the rest of England and Wales. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can adjust depending on who lodges the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry communicate with any 3rd parties. At present in the region of 80% of such applications are completed in less than three weeks but some can be subject to protracted delays. Registration is effected after the new owner has moved in to the premises thus 'speed' is not always primary concern yet if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your lawyers can speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a flat up to £245,000 and found one close by in Sittingbourne I like with open areas and railway links nearby, however it only has 61 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Sittingbourne for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a short lease?

If you require a mortgage that many years will likely be an issue. Discount the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of twenty four months you may request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor about this.

Given that I am about to spend 450k on 3 bedroom house in Sittingbourne I would like to talk to a solicitor concerning thehome move before instructing the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?

We could not agree more - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you liaising with the conveyancer due to be doing your property ownership legalities in Sittingbourne.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique person, not a case number. The practices that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are quoted for your conveyancing in Sittingbourne should be the amount on the final invoice that you end up paying.

My wife and I have had DIP from Accord Mortgages Ltd who indicated that they will loan up to £400k. At what point do I need to instruct a practitioner for conveyancing? Sittingbourne is where we are purchasing.

It would be wise to instruct a solicitor now and ask them to open a file on your behalf. This will facilitate: 1) the selling agent to issue a Sales Memo to the relevant parties 2) the seller’s conveyancing practitioner to send out the draft contract. However, do not instruct your solicitor to start searches until you have your valuation report via Accord Mortgages Ltd and you are content to proceed.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Sittingbourne regulated by the SRA

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

  • Ratcliffes, 22 Park Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1DR
  • Pope & Co, 71 High Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4AW
  • Jarmans Solicitors, Third Floor, Bell House, Bell Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4DH
  • Medway Law Limited, Court Lodge Chambers, Faversham Road, Wichling, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 0DJ
  • V. E. White & Co. Ltd, 10 Parkwood Green, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9PN

Domestic in Sittingbourne is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Solicitor instructed by the buyer on acceptance of the offer
  • Examining the title to the property
  • Undertaking Sittingbourne conveyancing searches for the title
  • Considering the draft contract pack and other papers collated by the owner’s property lawyer
  • Raising enquiries with the owner’s property lawyer
  • Agreeing the wording of the sale contract
  • Assessing replies supplied by the seller to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for the Transfer document
  • Guiding the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (if applicable)
  • Drafting and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; reporting to the purchaser on the contents of the contract pack, preliminary enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Completion of and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the new ownership and the home loan (where applicable) at the HMLR.

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

    Property realisations and advice for insolvency practitioners General advice on title or other property issues Buying, selling and leasing land for registered charities Subletting, licences and sharing occupation Formation of commercial management companies

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

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