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Cheap conveyancing in Romney does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

5 reasons to use our service to help you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Romney

  • 1 Romney property lawyers work in conjunction with Romney estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is offered to clients every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible
  • 2 Romney conveyancers have a crucial edge when it comes to Romney conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will impact your conveyancing
  • 3 Romney property lawyers are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 4 This site is the first site that enables you the ability to check that your conveyancing in Romney will be carried out by a solicitor on your lender’s approved panel.
  • 5 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor generally results in a more personal touch. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in appointing a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Romney since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Romney

Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my solicitor in Romney is not on my lender's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the standard of the firm’s conveyancing?

That is most likely a wrong assumption to make. There are plenty of plausible explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator indicated that over three quarters of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 5 reasons are as follows: (1) lack of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. If you are concerned you should simply call the Romney conveyancing practice and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your bank.

We are a couple about to sign contracts for a leasehold flat in Romney. We encountered a snag. The loan offer with Virgin Money expires on 8/10/2025 but the vendors are putting forward a completion date of 10/10/2025. Is it possible to prolong the loan expiry date?

The best person to deal with your concern is your lawyer who should determine if he or she is should be discussing with the mortgage company, vendor’s lawyers, estate agents or conceivably all three given what has gone on in your conveyancing as of today.

I require expedited conveyancing in Romney as I have an ultimatum to complete within one month. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

As you are are a cash buyer you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no lawyer would advise that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Romney the following are examples of what can be revealed and adversely impact future saleability: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Charges, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Romney. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Romney

    If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Please supply a car parking plan. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided.

How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial offices in Romney and how can you help?

The 1954 Act gives a safeguard to commercial leaseholders, giving them the legal entitlement to make a request to court for a new lease and continue in occupation at the end of the lease term. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Romney is one of the hundreds of locations in which the firms we work with have offices

My wife and I purchased a leasehold flat in Romney. Conveyancing and Skipton Building Society mortgage went though with no issue. A letter has just been received from someone claiming to own the reversionary interest in the property. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1994. The conveyancing practitioner in Romney who acted for me is not around. What should I do?

First make enquiries of HMLR to be sure that the individual purporting to own the freehold is in fact the new freeholder. You do not need to instruct a Romney conveyancing practitioner to do this as it can be done on-line for £3. You should note that regardless, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

Romney Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Questions you should ask before buying

    How many years remain on the lease? Most Romney leasehold apartments will be liable to pay a service charge for maintenance of the block levied by the freeholder. Where you buy the apartment you will have to pay this contribution, normally periodically throughout the year. This may vary from two or three hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for bigger purpose-built buildings. In all likelihood there will be a rentcharge for you to pay yearly, normally this is not a significant figure, say around £25-£75 but you need to enquire it because sometimes it can be many hundreds of pounds. Make sure you investigate if there are any onerous restrictions in the lease. For example it is fairly common in Romney leases that pets are not allowed in in a block in Romney. If you love the flatin Romney yet your dog can’t make the move with you then you will be presented with a hard decision.

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What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Romney?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding acquiring and selling property and cover conveyancing countrywide not just Romney. When using a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you are entitled to:
  • Be supplied with an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Receive a high standard of legal services.
  • Receive your conveyancing dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Be supplied with a high quality of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your specific needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Be supplied with a speedy, objective and comprehensive service when making a complaint about your conveyancing in Romney about your conveyancing in Romney.

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Romney is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Representing mortgage company (where relevant)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Agreeing amendments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring monies to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the change in proprietorship and the mortgage (if relevant) at the Land Registry.

Romney commercial property solicitors provide expert offering advice on numerous issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Dealing with notices received or to be served pursuant to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Formation of commercial management companies Buying, selling and leasing land for registered charities Compulsory land purchase General advice on title or other property issues Property realisations and advice for insolvency practitioners

Neighboring Locations

Tenterden
 Ashford Kent
Kingsnorth
Romney
New Romney
Rye
Winchelsea

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

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