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Conveyancing in Sandgate : Keep it Local

Reasons to use our Sandgate conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Sandgate is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 We are the UKs most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory listing lender approved law practices carrying out conveyancing in Sandgate regulated by the SRA or CLC.
  • 3 Sandgate lawyers have a significant advantage when it comes to Sandgate conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can affect your conveyancing
  • 4 Sandgate solicitor are the linchpin to a successful Sandgate conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 5 No matter what any alternative lawyers may claim it just might be important to pop into your lawyer to sign contracts. Too many 3rd parties are already engaged in a conveyancing transaction without having to include Royal Mail into the pot.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Sandgate since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Sandgate

Is there a reason to use a Sandgate conveyancing practice when national conveyancers are more affordable?

To take your time to find contrast conveyancing costs in Sandgate and you should seek a reasonable estimate but don’t expend your energy sourcing the cheapest Sandgate conveyancer. Finding the right conveyancer can be the distinction between a seamless and a distressing home move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert guidance from an experienced lawyer. Emails can't be as helpful as a phone discussion and can never replicate a one to one meeting. The firms that we work with will find you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor that will tackle your conveyancing from start to finish, giving the sort of personalised service that you will never get with an online conveyancer. He or She will contact you regularly to update you on progress and keep you informed. If you ever need to call the office you will know who to ask for and we'll endeavour to make sure that you're not left wondering what's going on.

Should conveyancers ask for an advanced payment when it comes to conveyancing in Sandgate?

Where you are retaining lawyers for conveyancing in Sandgate your lawyer will ask you place them with funds to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. Generally this is needed to cover the fees of the Local Authority Search. When the down payment is payable against the total price then this should be asked for shortly ahead of exchange of contracts. The closing balance that is needed will be payable a couple of days prior to the completion date.

What does a local search reveal concerning the house I am purchasing in Sandgate?

Sandgate conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for instance Onsearch The local search plays a central part in many a Sandgate conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any unpleasant surprises after you move into your property. The search should supply information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject headings.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a leasehold apartment up to £195,000 and identified one round the corner in Sandgate I like with a park and transport links nearby, the downside is that it's only got 49 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Sandgate suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a lease with such few years left?

Should you need a home loan the shortness of the lease will be an issue. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you may ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer regarding this matter.

My husband and I are 3 weeks into a leasehold purchase having been referred to a firm by the local agent to perform conveyancing in Sandgate. I am am very dissatisfied with the level of service. Could you help me find new lawyers?

They would have to be very bad to suggest diss instructing them. Has your loan offer been sent? In the event that it has you must make them aware of the new contact details and ensure the loan are issued to the new lawyers. The conveyancer needs to be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid supplemental fees and complications. So that should be your starting point. The find a solicitor tool should assist you in finding a bank approved lawyer for your home move in Sandgate

I am in need of some leasehold conveyancing in Sandgate. Before diving in I would like to find out the remaining lease term.

If the lease is recorded at the land registry - and 99.9% are in Sandgate - then the leasehold title will always include the short particulars of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

I bought a garden flat in Sandgate, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Equivalent flats in Sandgate with over 90 years remaining are worth £190,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 levied per year. The lease terminates on 21st October 2086

With 61 years unexpired the likely cost is going to span between £18,100 and £20,800 plus legals.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Sandgate

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Sandgate specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on wrongful eviction

  • 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
  • Tna Solicitors, Suite C 1st Floor Folkestone, 69 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2AF
  • Henwood Twenty Two Limited, 147 High Street, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5JN

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

Licensed Conveyancers support the transfer of ownership of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales as well as Sandgate. When appointed a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you should:
  • Be supplied with an honest and lawful service.
  • Have a high standard of legal services.
  • Receive your transaction dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Receive a high standard of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Have a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your specific needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Receive a swift, impartial and comprehensive service when if a complaint is made about your conveyancing in Sandgate.

Home selling conveyancing in Sandgate almost always includes the following:

  • Conveyancing practitioner instructed by the owners once the offer has been accepted
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and related documents
  • Supplying draft papers to the solicitor representing the buyer
  • Negotiating contracts and answering additional questions from the purchaser’s solicitor
  • Finalising the transfer deed
  • Answering requisitions prepared by the buyer’s solicitor
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Receiving sale proceeds and sending funds to the seller, the estate agent and other relevant parties (if appropriate)

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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