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  • 3 There is a strong possibility the other side’s solicitors are located in Sandgate - if so both parties will have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 4 Sandgate solicitors will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 5 Conveyancer conveyancing solicitors have valuable personal connections with Sandgate selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Sandgate since December 2022*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Sandgate

Souldretaining a Sandgate conveyancing practice make the legal process smoother?

Generally conveyancing lawyers in your area will benefit from excellent alliances with your local authority, which could help with your Sandgate conveyancing searches that your conveyancer will require. It can only be a plus if they have good relationships with the Local Land Registry Office your area Sandgate, other lawyers in the area and Sandgate property agents.

My wife and I are getting closer to an exchange on a flat in Sandgate and my mum and dad have sent the 10% deposit to my conveyancer. I am now informed that as the deposit has been sent from someone other than me my property lawyer needs to disclose this to my mortgage company. Apparently, in also acting for the lender he must inform them that the balance of the purchase price is coming from anyone other than me. I disclosed to the lender concerning my parents' contribution when I applied for the mortgage, so is it really appropriate for him to raise this?

Your lawyer is legally required to check with mortgage company to make sure that they know that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own resources. Your solicitor can only reveal this to your lender if you permit them to, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.

I need some quick conveyancing in Sandgate as I am under pressure to exchange contracts within one month. A home loan is not required. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are not obtaining a mortgage you have the choice not to do searches although no lawyer would recommend that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Sandgate the following are examples of issues that can show up and therefore impact future saleability: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...

It has been 4 months following my purchase conveyancing in Sandgate concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the asset from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

I am purchasing a new build house in Sandgate with a mortgage from HSBC Bank. The builders would not reduce the price so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of fixtures and fittings instead. The house builders rep advised me not inform my conveyancer about the side-deal as it would jeopardize my loan with the bank. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Sandgate is where the house is located. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Sandgate are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Sandgate you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Sandgate 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 residence.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Sandgate regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Sandgate practicing in commercial conveyancing in Sandgate. This should include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Frederic Hall Solicitors, York House, 32 Cheriton Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2UR
  • Worthingtons, 28 Cheriton Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2AU
  • Bowers & Jessup Solicitors, Westholme Chambers, 134a Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2BW
  • Rootes & Alliott, 27 Cheriton Gardens, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2AR
  • Henwood Twenty Two Limited, 147 High Street, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5JN

Purchase in Sandgate is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Conveyancer instructed by the purchaser once the offer has been accepted
  • Checking the title to the property
  • Conducting Sandgate searches with respect to the property
  • Assessing draft contract and other papers supplied by the owner’s lawyer
  • Submitting queries with the seller’s lawyer
  • Negotiating the purchase agreement
  • Analysing replies supplied by the vendor to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (if appropriate)
  • Drafting and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; summarising to the purchaser on the contents of the contract pack, pre-contract enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Completion of and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the purchase and the home loan (if appropriate) at the Land Registry.

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Sandgate normally consists of the following:

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the bank (if appropriate)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to relevant parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the change in proprietorship and the home loan (where applicable) at the Land Registry.

Neighboring Locations

Hythe
Sandgate
Folkestone
Maxton

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

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