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Conveyancing in Chatham : Keep it Local

Reasons to use our Chatham conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The accumulation of transactions means that Chatham property lawyer have developed very good links with Chatham local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of undertaking your conveyancing in Chatham.
  • 2 Regardless alternative sites advise it just might be necessary to visit your conveyancer to sign contracts. There are various parties with engaged in a house sale without having to add Royal Mail into the pot.
  • 3 Chances are that the the conveyancers for the other party are based in Chatham - if so sets of lawyers will be on good working terms
  • 4 Solicitor conveyancing solicitors have extremely good personal links with Chatham estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 5 Using a a family Solicitor on the whole means that you will receive a more personalised service. Online forums often suggest that in choosing a an online conveyancing factory, your matter is dealt with by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Chatham since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Chatham

Our mortgage company has suggested solicitors on their panel based in Chatham but I would rather instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Chatham or nearer to where I live. Can you assist?

It is by no means the case that all Chatham conveyancing firms are approved and listed on all banks conveyancing panel. Use the above search tool to find a Chatham conveyancing solicitor on the on the mortgage company panel.

I'm purchasing my first flat in Chatham benefiting from help to buy. The builders would not budge the price so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of additionals instead. The house builders rep suggested that I not disclose to my conveyancer about this deal as it could adversely affect my loan with the lender. Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Chatham is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Chatham are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Chatham you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Chatham may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

What makes your site different to other web based conveyancing solicitors when it comes to conveyancing in Chatham?

At this site secure a fixed fee costs illustration from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that understands the nuances of your conveyancing in Chatham. As opposed to estate agents and many comparison sites we do not operate referral arrangements with solicitors. A large number of agents and online brokers 'recommend' solicitors that pays the most kickback, rather than the best value conveyancing in Chatham

My husband and I are novice buyers - had an offer accepted, but the property agent informed us that the owners will only proceed if we appoint the agent's recommended solicitors as they need a ‘quick sale’. My instinct tells me that we should use a family solicitor used to conveyancing in Chatham

We suspect that the owner is unaware of this ultimatum. If they want ‘a quick sale', alienating a serious buyer is is going to put the whole deal at risk. Contact the sellers directly and make sure they understand (a)you are genuine purchasers (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you do not need to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you are going to instruct your preferred Chatham conveyancing firm - as opposed tothe ones that will give the estate agent a referral fee or meet his conveyancing figures demanded by head office.

We are thinking of instructing a web based lawyer as opposed to a Chatham conveyancing firm. Any advice?

Advantages do exist in having the opportunity to attend a local Chatham conveyancing solicitor such as

  • signing papers and and when necessary
  • sometimes being able to see someone face-to-face can make a huge difference, particularly for more complex transactions
  • the ability to complain if matters need to addressed

When comparing quotes, look out for hidden extras. The majority decent Chatham high street solicitors give an all-inclusive price. Many online agents appear to offer discounted fees, but have hidden 'extras' in the fine print.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Chatham regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Chatham with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Chatham. This should include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • J N Jones Solicitors, 1 Cambridge Terrace, Cambridge House Business Centre, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4RG
  • Stephens & Son Llp, Rome House, 41 Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4RP
  • Kingsley Smith Solicitors Llp, 81 High Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4EE
  • The Kingsley Smith Trustee Company, 81 High Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4EE
  • Winch & Winch, 5 New Road Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6AR

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Chatham regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Chatham but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Raymond Beer & Co Ltd, 16 Manor Road, ME4 6AG
  • Homden Property Lawyers, 26 Sharfleet Drive, ME2 2UA

Planning law solicitors in Chatham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Chatham with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including tree preservation orders
  • The Kingsley Smith Trustee Company, 81 High Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4EE
  • Kingsley Smith Solicitors Llp, 81 High Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4EE

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

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