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Margate Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270
  • 2 120 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Margate
  • 3 Percentage of leasehold conveyancing purchases in Margate is 8% where there is a share in the management company or freehold company
  • 4 76% freehold and 24% leasehold conveyancing in Margate for this year to date
  • 5 December was the busiest month and January was the next busiest month while November was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Margate

Examples of recent conveyancing in Margate since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Margate

I require conveyancing for a flat in a relatively new development (seven years old) in Margate. Almost all the flats have already been sold. Do I need carry out the conveyancing searches for my conveyancing in Margate?

You are putting yourself at risk in refusing to carrying out Margate conveyancing searches. Without searches you have no clarity over flooding, environmental etc which may mean you walk away due to potential problems down the line. If you are buying without a mortgage there is no legal requirement to have them, but we would seriously advise in no uncertain terms that your lawyer conducts them. Where timings and driving down costs are primary issues you should consider with your lawyer about the options such as lack of search insurance available to you

Are the Margate conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by Coventry BS?

Margate conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Coventry BS directly.

Are all Margate Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the UBS conveyancing panel?

A selection of lenders now make use of CQS as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation 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 solicitors wishing to remain on their approved list of firms.

We had appointed conveyancing lawyers locally in Margate on the HSBC solicitor approved list. They have just billed me an additional fee for handling the HSBC mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee specified by HSBC?

Provided it is contained in their Terms of Engagement or Quote then yes your lawyer may charge a fee for this. The charge is not set by HSBC but by your Margate property lawyer. Some firms on the HSBC panel will quote ’dealing with mortgage’ fee and others do not.

How can we tell if a Margate conveyancing solicitor on the Lloyds panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Margate getting recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advocate that you speak with the lawyer handling your conveyancing.

I need some fast conveyancing in Margate as I am under a deadline to exchange contracts in less than 2 weeks. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are not getting a home loan you are at free not to have searches carried out although no conveyancer would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Margate the following are instances of issues that can show up and adversely impact future saleability: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...

I used Stirling Law a few years ago for my conveyancing in Margate. Now, I need my documents however the law firm has closed. What do I do?

You should call 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 Margate of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously hired, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I am looking to sell my home. My former lawyers have shut. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Margate if that makes things easier.

Please use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Margate. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs smoothly.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Margate regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Margate but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Boys & Maughan, India House, Hawley Street, Margate, Kent, CT9 1PZ
  • Hardman And Watson Limited, 5 Lloyd Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1HX
  • Barnes Marsland Solicitors Limited, 103 High Street, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1JS
  • Thorn Drury & Searles, 76 High Street, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9RS
  • Marsden Duncan, Success House, 49-51 High Street, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9AG

Planning law solicitors in Margate regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Margate practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including tree preservation orders
  • Boys & Maughan, India House, Hawley Street, Margate, Kent, CT9 1PZ

Whether you are going through a divorce or separation or simply wish to transfer your property to someone else, transfer of equity conveyancing in Margate includes some of the following tasks:

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the bank (if relevant)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Negotiating amendments to the draft Transfer
  • Communicating with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the change in ownership and the home loan (if appropriate) at the HMLR.

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

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