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Dartford Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 The most common indemnity insurance policies for Dartford conveyancing is Lack of Planning Permission
  • 2 Percentage of cases in Dartford that are buy to let is 18%
  • 3 70% freehold and 30% leasehold conveyancing in Dartford for this year to date
  • 4 129 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Dartford
  • 5 Average time from start to completion was 92 days for conveyancing in Dartford

Examples of recent conveyancing in Dartford since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Dartford

Willinstructing a Dartford conveyancing practice make the legal process smoother?

Existing third party relationships is an important consideration when appointing conveyancing solicitors. Dartford conveyancers benefit from connections with financial advisers and agents, local authorities, valuers and other conveyancing firms meaning the whole process is going to be much more straightforward for you. Possessing a well rounded knowledge of the local area also helps too.

A colleague advised me that in purchasing a property in Dartford there could be various restrictions as to what one can do in terms of external alterations to a property. Is this right?

We are aware of a number of properties in Dartford which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to external changes. Part of the conveyancing in Dartford should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

Is it the case that all Dartford CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the TSB conveyancing list of approved solicitors?

Some major banks and building societies now make use of the accreditation scheme as the kick off point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. CQS membership however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to join their panels.

When it comes to mortgage companies such as UBS, do Dartford lawyers face a fee to be on the list of approved solicitors?

We are not aware of any mortgage company fees to be on their panel, although some do levy an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.

I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £245,000 and found one round the corner in Dartford I like with a park and station nearby, the downside is that it's only got 49 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Dartford for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a short lease?

Should you require a mortgage the shortness of the lease will likely be problematic. Reduce the offer by the amount the 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 can request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer about this.

My company is wishing to take over a lease of a shop on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering fixed costs for non-domestic conveyancing in Dartford for below 1500k?

We can recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Dartford, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. If you are intending to purchase or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we will find you the right solicitor. As for the charges these will vary based on the structure and terms of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your contact information or email so as to enable us to supply you with a fixed commercial conveyancing calculation.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Dartford. I happened to discover a site which appears to be the ideal solution If there is a chance to get all the legals done via email that would be preferable. Do I need to be concerned? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

A licensed conveyancer acted on my conveyancing in Dartford 5 years ago and was holding my title documents but has since been shut down – What steps do I now take to get hold of them?

Deeds, as such, are no longer appropriate for most properties in Dartford are archived electronically at Land Registry. If you need to establish evidence of proprietorship or are disposing of or re-mortgaging your conveyancer will need to obtain up to date copies of the register from the Land Registry in any case.

If you feel there may be other documents or you have any other queries please e-mail your request with details of the transaction and documents you need to filerequest@clc-uk.org. The CLC will let you know what information they have and any additional information they may need before they are in a position to identify and send the documents to you. Following an intervention it may take some time for the CLC to access archived files and documents, but your request will be actioned as quickly as possible.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Dartford

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Dartford practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on wrongful eviction

  • Neves Scott, 8a Hythe Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2AG
  • Medlicott & Benson, 5 Curates Walk, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7BJ
  • Caroline Mathews Solicitors, 57 Perry Street, Crayford, Dartford, Kent, DA1 4RB
  • Graham Dawson & Co, Westminster House, 80d Bexley High Street, Bexley, Kent, DA5 1LE
  • Dorcas Funmi & Co, 12 Brook Street, Erith, Kent, DA8 1JQ

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Dartford regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Dartford practicing in commercial conveyancing in Dartford. This should include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Estate And Corporate Solicitors Ltd, 57 Hythe Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BG
  • Medlicott & Benson, 5 Curates Walk, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7BJ
  • Graham Dawson & Co, Westminster House, 80d Bexley High Street, Bexley, Kent, DA5 1LE
  • Augustine Clement, 1st Floor 3 Market Place, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7DU
  • Bishop Akers & Co, Haven House, 193 Swanley Lane, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7LA

Planning law solicitors in Dartford regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Dartford specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including tree preservation orders
  • Apex Law Llp, 3 The Pantiles, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5HH
  • Hadfield & Co, 1 Central Avenue, Welling, Kent, DA16 3AX

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

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