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Herne Bay Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Average time from start to moving day was 92 days for conveyancing in Herne Bay
  • 2 80% freehold and 20% leasehold conveyancing in Herne Bay for this year to date
  • 3 August was the busiest month and September was the next busiest month while April was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Herne Bay
  • 4 Percentage of cases in Herne Bay that are buy to let is 8%
  • 5 Percentage of leasehold conveyancing purchases in Herne Bay is 57% where there is a share in the management company or freehold company

Examples of recent conveyancing in Herne Bay since December 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Herne Bay

My husband and I are hoping to purchase a 2 bedroom flat in Herne Bay with a mortgage. We have a Herne Bay lawyer, but the mortgage company advise he's not on their "panel". We have to appoint one of the bank panel conveyancing practices or keep our Herne Bay conveyancing practitioner and pay for one of their panel lawyers to act for them. This feels very unfair; is there anything we can do?

Unfortunately,no. Your mortgage offer is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the lender’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. Another option that might be available is for your Herne Bay conveyancing lawyer to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.

As someone not used to the Herne Bay conveyancing process what is the number one tip you can impart for the legal transfer of property in Herne Bay

You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Herne Bay and elsewhere in Kent is often a confrontational experience. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there exists an abundance of room for friction between you and other parties involved in the ownership transfer. For example, the seller, estate agent and sometimes the mortgage company. Appointing a lawyer for your conveyancing in Herne Bay should not be taken lightly as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE person in the process whose responsibility is to protect your legal interests and to keep you safe.

Sometimes a third party with a vested interest will try and persuade you that it is in your interests to do things their way. For instance, the selling agent may claim to be assisting by suggesting your lawyer is dragging his heels. Or your financial adviser may try to convince you to do take action that is contrary to your solicitors recommendation. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the home moving process.

Do I have to pop into the offices of the solicitor to sign the mortgage deed? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in Herne Bay so that I can pop in to their offices when needed.

As opposed to ten years ago, almost all banks no longer need their conveyancing panel solicitor to witness the borrowers signature. It will still be necessary for you to provide identification documents and there are still manifest advantages to using a local ayer, in your situation a conveyancing solicitor in Herne Bay.

Do I choose a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Herne Bay?

There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in Herne Bay and Solicitor practices in Herne Bay who can help with your conveyancing We would stress that both are regulated professionals specialising in the legal aspects of the home buying process. They may both also deal with other property legal work such as remortgage conveyancing, lease extensions and transfer of equity conveyancing.

Is there a list of Bank of Ireland panel conveyancers in Herne Bay on the Council of Mortgage Lender’s Website?

Unfortunately not yet. There is no such facility on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association sites. A small selection of lending institutions make their panel listings visible online. Where you are looking for a Herne Bay conveyancing practitioner on the Bank of Ireland please make the most of our tool.

I am buying a property in Herne Bay. One unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Santander be concerned?

As you are obtaining a mortgage with Santander your lawyer must check the formal instructions contained in Section two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Santander. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook sets out minimum provisions for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancing practitioners are required to report to Santander where a lease does not comply with these requirements. The specifications relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not isolated to Herne Bay.

I used Action Conveyancing several years ago for my conveyancing in Herne Bay. Now, I need my files however the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?

Do contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Herne Bay of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

How does conveyancing in Herne Bay differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Herne Bay contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is ready to move into. This is because new home sellers in Herne Bay tend to acquire the site, 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 conveyancers 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Herne Bay or who has acted in the same development.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Herne Bay

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Herne Bay specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Foster Mackay Limited, 67 High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5LQ
  • Bull & Bull, 98 Thomas Way, Lakesview International Busine, Hersden, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4NH
  • Pocock's Solicitors Limited, Elizabeth House, 63 Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DA

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Herne Bay regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Herne Bay practicing in commercial conveyancing in Herne Bay. This may include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • Foster Mackay Limited, 67 High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5LQ
  • Bull & Bull, 98 Thomas Way, Lakesview International Busine, Hersden, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4NH
  • Pocock's Solicitors Limited, Elizabeth House, 63 Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DA

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Herne Bay regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Herne Bay but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Joanna Verrico & Associates, Bank Chambers, CT6 6PL

Neighboring Locations

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

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