We are looking to buy a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Cudworth who is on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a local solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Kent Reliance . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Cudworth.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Cudworth. My lender is Chelsea Building Society
Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 8/5/2025, the requirements read as follows :
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Cudworth in advance of instructing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor advised that some banks will refuse to grant a loan on this type of house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Cudworth. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
Given that I am about to part with £400,000 on a two bedroom apartment in Cudworth I wish to talk to a conveyancer about myhome move prior to giving the go ahead to the firm. Can this be arranged?
This is something that we encourage - we would be pleased to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the lawyer due to be doing your property ownership legalities in Cudworth.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is an important individual, not a file reference. The law firms that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are provided with for your conveyancing in Cudworth should be the figure that you are charged.
We're first time buyers - agreed a price, yet the property agent has warned us that the vendor will only issue a contract if we use their chosen conveyancers as they are insisting on an ‘expedited deal’. We would rather use a local solicitor accustomed to conveyancing in Cudworth
It is unlikely the owners are driving this. If they desire ‘a quick sale', turning down a motivated purchaser is going to damage their objectives. Bypass the agents and go straight to the sellers and make the point that (a)you are motivated buyers (b)you are ready to progress, with mortgage lined up © you are chain free (d) you wish to move quickly (e)but you intend to use your own,trusted Cudworth conveyancing lawyers - rather thanthose that will give the negotiator at the agency a commission or meet his conveyancing targets pre-set by HQ.
I am short of a 10% deposit on my flat purchase in Cudworth , but I still want to proceed. What can I do?
You can agree a lesser deposit. Most property owners will agree to a smaller deposit or even no deposit for a first time buyer or 100% mortgage. Be aware though that if you fail to complete you will still need to hand over a minimum of 10% of the purchase price regardless of how much deposit was agreed.
You can also agree a simultaneous exchange and completion as no deposit is required for this however neither party will be tied in until completion actually takes place and it can be risky if sellers change their mind at the last moment