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Reasons to use our Meopham conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Meopham solicitors work in conjunction with Meopham estate agents, developers, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 2 There is a strong possibility the the lawyers for the other party are based in Meopham - if so sets of solicitors are likely to have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 3 Using a high street Solicitor on the whole results in a more personalised service. When using a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.
  • 4 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Meopham have a grasp oflocal concerns peculiar to Meopham and therefore you may benefit from better advice and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 5 No matter what any other on-line conveyancers tell you it just might be important to visit your lawyer to execute documents. There are enough parties with an interest in a house sale without having to add the postman into the pot.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Meopham since June 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Meopham

I am under pressure from the owner of a property in Meopham to complete within four weeks. What can I do to expedite matters?

In the event that the seller is applying a tight deadline to complete we would recommend that your solicitor is familiar with the location as they will have local contacts and intelligence. It is even conceivable that they would have transacted otherhouses in the same street. Therefore consider using a Meopham conveyancing solicitor. Second, check that the conveyancing firm is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is claimed that nearly one in five of Meopham conveyancing transactions are frustrated or jeopardised after finding out that a purchaser’s conveyancer was not on their banks member panel. This can often result in the buying process being held up by almost 21 days. It is claimed that this issue impacts in the region of one hundred thousand home moves every year. Many Meopham conveyancing practices can not represent certain lenders so do check at the outset.

Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Meopham is more expensive?

In short, leasehold conveyancing in Meopham and Kent usually warrants more hours of investigation compared to freehold conveyancing. This includes lease investigation, corresponding with the landlord about serving required notices, securing up-to-date service charge and management information, securing the landlord’s consents and reviewing management accounts. The obligations on both the landlord and the tenant in the lease need to be studied by the buyer’s conveyancing team and read from beginning to end – no matter how many different proprietor have owned the lease since it was first entered into.

Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that could affect a commercial property in Meopham?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Meopham will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers spend in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Meopham. The report sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Meopham.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Meopham it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately could cause delays to Meopham commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not carried out for domestic conveyancing in Meopham.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Meopham is where the house is located. Can you offer any assistance?

Flying freeholds in Meopham are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Meopham you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Meopham may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.

I have been advised by numerous estate agents in Meopham to select a conveyancer on your site. What’s the financial inducement for Estate Agents to market your services rather than a competitor’s?

We don’t give any financial incentive for sending work our way. We thought it would be too underhand to pay a commission as members of the public would think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I getting any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.

There are numerous houses in Meopham on unadopted roads. We are buying such a house. Are there any benefits to purchasing a property on a private road?

Meopham conveyancing solicitors are well versed in transacting propertieson unadopted roads. Your solicitor will review the Land Registry data to find any rights or liabilities. In many cases there is a residents association that residents pay into to maintain the road. Where there is one, the road will likely be maintained and appear nicer than publicly adopted.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Meopham regulated by the SRA

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

  • Sharpe & Perl, 23 The Row, New Ash Green, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8JB
  • Hatten Wyatt, 51/54 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1BD
  • Martin Tolhurst Partnership Llp, 7 Wrotham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0PD
  • Patrick Lawrence, 5 Railway Place, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1AP
  • F S Law Solicitors & Advocates, 27 Milton Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2RF

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Meopham

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Meopham specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • M K Gill Solicitors, 63 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1BJ
  • Rex Cowells Solicitors Limited, Old Rectory Business Centre, Springhead Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 8HN
  • Hatten Wyatt, 51/54 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1BD
  • Martin Tolhurst Partnership Llp, 7 Wrotham Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0PD
  • Patrick Lawrence, 5 Railway Place, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1AP

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Meopham regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Meopham but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Homden Property Lawyers, 26 Sharfleet Drive, ME2 2UA
  • K L Property Lawyers Limited, Town House, ME19 6LU

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

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