My wife and I have recently purchased a property in Kingsnorth. We have since encountered a number of issues with the house which we believe were missed in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? What searches should? have been ordered for conveyancing in Kingsnorth?
The query is vague as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Kingsnorth. Conveyancing searches and due diligence undertaken during the buying process are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a property owner fills in a document called a Seller’s Property Information Form. If the information is inaccurate, you may have a misrepresentation claim against the seller for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Kingsnorth.
About to place a bid on a leasehold flat in Kingsnorth. The property agents tell me that it is the norm for flats in Kingsnorth to have less than 75 years left on the lease. I am obtaining a loan with Platform. Is this going to be a problem if the lease has 72 years left.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 21/3/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I opted to have a survey completed on a property in Kingsnorth prior to instructing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will refuse to grant a loan on this type of house.
It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Kingsnorth. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I'm converting the mortgage on my existing home to a buy to let loan with Barclays and intend to use the remaining equity towards another property. The area we are looking at is Kingsnorth. Will your solicitors be able to act for both sets of lenders and link together the conveyances?
Make use of our comparison tool on this page to ensure that the conveyancers are on the relevant lender panels. Having checked that they are the conveyancer will be able to tie up the two deals but you should talk with you lawyer and make clear your desired outcome and requirements.
There are only 72 years unexpired on my flat in Kingsnorth. I now wish to extend my lease but my freeholder is missing. What are my options?
On the basis that you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be granted an extra 90 years by the Court. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you or your lawyers have done all that could be expected to track down the landlord. On the whole an enquiry agent should be useful to try and locate and to produce an expert document to be used as proof that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is wise to seek advice from a property lawyer in relation to proving the landlord’s disappearance and the application to the County Court covering Kingsnorth.
Kingsnorth Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Queries before buying
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Make sure you investigate if there is anything that is prohibited in the lease. For example plenty of leases prohibit pets being allowed in in a block in Kingsnorth. If you like the flatin Kingsnorth yet your dog can’t make the move with you then you will be presented with a difficult choice. What is the name of the managing agents?
My dad completed his conveyancing in Kingsnorth 7 years ago. He has got married, divorced and is now remarried. He will be marketing the property in a couple of months. I think he will just be requested to provide a copy of the marriage certificates to the conveyancer but he is worried it will hold up the sale of the flat. Should he instruct a conveyancing practitioner to update the Land Registry documents for the property?
You are not required to update the register on the basis that you have the evidence needed to demonstrate how the name change occurred.
Any purchaser’s lawyer should check the registered entries and request evidence to establish the name change for instance marriage documentation.