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Reasons to use our Bearsted conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Our site offers largest residential conveyancing directory service identifying lender approved law practices conducting conveyancing in Bearsted regulated and authorised by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 2 Personal touch and pure property local knowledge are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Bearsted home moves can become significantly more complicated due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 3 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often based hundreds of kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Bearsted
  • 4 Bearsted lawyers have a crucial advantage when it comes to Bearsted conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can affect your conveyancing
  • 5 Over the years Bearsted lawyer have developed very good links with Bearsted local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of handling your conveyancing in Bearsted.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Bearsted since December 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Bearsted

We went with a Bearsted based lawyer for our conveyancing in Bearsted today. After carefully reading the small print I noteI am responsible for fees even if our purchase aborts. Would I be best advised to appoint a web based conveyancing company promoting no completion no cost conveyancing in Bearsted?

It is usually a trade off in that if "No Sale No Fee" is advertised then the fee levels will tend to be be more expensive to counteract the transactions that fail to complete. You should be mindful that these deals generally do not cover expenditure for instance Bearsted conveyancing search costs.

As a novice what is the most important piece of guidance you can impart regarding purchase conveyancing in Bearsted?

Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in Bearsted and elsewhere in Kent is often a confrontational experience. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there is lots of room for confrontation between you and other parties involved in the legal transfer of property. For instance, the seller, estate agent and on occasion a mortgage company. Choosing a lawyer for your conveyancing in Bearsted is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the SOLE party in the transaction whose responsibility is to look after your best interests and to keep you safe.

Sometimes a third party with a vested interest may try and convince you that it is in your interests to do things their way. As an example, the property agent may claim to be assisting by claiming that your lawyer is slow. Or your financial adviser may try to convince you to do take action that is against your solicitors advice. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the conveyancing process.

I require quick conveyancing in Bearsted as I am under pressure to sign on the dotted line in less than 2 weeks. Fortunately I do not need a mortgage. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

If.Given you are are a cash purchaser you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no law firm would suggest that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Bearsted the following are instances of issues that can arise and adversely impact future saleability: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...

How does conveyancing in Bearsted differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Bearsted approach us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is built. This is because builders in Bearsted tend to buy the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Bearsted or who has acted in the same development.

Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only 72 years left on my flat in Bearsted. I now want to get lease extension but my landlord is absent. What are my options?

On the basis that you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be granted an extra 90 years by the Court. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you have made all reasonable attempts to find the lessor. In some cases a specialist should be useful to conduct investigations and to produce a report to be used as evidence that the freeholder can not be located. It is advisable to get professional help from a property lawyer in relation to proving the landlord’s absence and the application to the County Court overseeing Bearsted.

Bearsted Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Queries before Purchasing

    What is the maintenance charge and ground rent on the flat? Please note if it is fewer than 80 years it will have adverse implications on the marketability of the property. Check with your lender that they are willing to lend given the lease term. Leases with less than 80 years remaining means that you will probably need a lease extension at some point and you need to have some idea of what this would cost. Remember, in most cases you will need to own the premises for a couple of years before you are eligible to carry out a lease extension.

I have been informed by various friends to expect up to two months for Bearsted conveyancing to complete.This was four weeks ago. The draft contract was only received from the vendors solicitor a few days ago so does the time start running now?

Do not bank on completing on a certain date until exchange of contracts takes place. Regardless of the assurances the people you are purchasing from or selling to make, or your lender provides don't count on them. More stress is caused to home movers by unfulfilled assurances than anything else.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Bearsted regulated by the SRA

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

  • Bennett & Co Solicitors, The Studios, New Cut Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5NZ
  • Morlings, 1-3 Clarendon Place, King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1BQ
  • Whitehead Monckton Limited, Monckton House, 72 King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1BL
  • Burroughs, Alliance House, 38 King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1BS
  • Gill Turner Tucker, Colman House, King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1JE

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Bearsted

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Bearsted with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Morlings, 1-3 Clarendon Place, King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1BQ
  • Whitehead Monckton Limited, Monckton House, 72 King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1BL
  • Gullands, 16 Mill Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6XT
  • Daniel Francis Solicitors, 5a Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8RL
  • Brachers Llp, Somerfield House, 57-59 London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8JH

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Bearsted regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Bearsted but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Andrew Lee & Co, 93-95 High Street, ME14 1SA

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