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Top 5 reasons to let us assist you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Snodland

  • 1 Experience means that Snodland property lawyer have established very good links with Snodland local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of undertaking your conveyancing in Snodland.
  • 2 Solicitors accustomed to conveyancing in Snodland are familiar with the local issues peculiar to Snodland and therefore you may benefit from better advice and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 3 Snodland lawyers work in conjunction with Snodland estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is offered to home movers every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 4 We are the UKs most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory listing bank approved property lawyers conducting conveyancing in Snodland who are regulated by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 5 Solicitor conveyancing firms have excellent personal connections with Snodland estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Snodland since July 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Snodland

Is there a reason to instruct a Snodland conveyancing practice given that national conveyancers are so much cheaper?

Its a good idea to compare conveyancing costs in Snodland and you should seek a reasonable quote but don’t be focused with scouring the internet for the lowest priced Snodland conveyancer. Appointing the right conveyancer can mark the difference between a smooth and a frustrating house move. You need to ensure that you have expert advice from a trusted solicitor. Emails can't take the place of a telephone conversation and are no substitute for a one to one consultation. The firms that we work with will appoint you a qualified and trusted conveyancing solicitor that will tackle your conveyancing from from the outset to completion, providing a level of personalised service that you will never get with an online conveyancer. Our lawyers will inform you as to any developments making sure that you are regularly updated. Should you need to phone the office you will know who to ask for and we'll endeavour to make sure that you are in the know.

I am purchasing a right to buy a flat in Snodland. Can I do my own conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Snodland you will have to appoint a solicitor on your bank's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Snodland.

Is it correct that all Snodland CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel?

Some major banks and building societies now utilise CQS as the starting point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to remain on their approved list of firms.

Is it the case that all Snodland conveyancing solicitors on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel are governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?

As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Kent Reliance approved list of solicitors they would need to be overseen by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. Many banks do permit licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such firms would be regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

I was told four weeks ago that my mortgage has been agreed to by Leeds Building Society. Is it usual for Leeds Building Society to only issue the offer once my solicitor in Snodland is approved on their conveyancing panel? Leeds Building Society have asked my solicitor to see a copy of their Professional Indemnity Insurance Schedule.

A lender would not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Leeds Building Society to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.

I used Wolstenholmes a few years ago for my conveyancing in Snodland. I now require my papers but cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?

You should contact 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 Snodland of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on last month in what was supposed to be a quick, no chain conveyancing. Snodland is the location of the property. Can you offer any guidance?

Flying freeholds in Snodland are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Snodland you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Snodland may decide 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 premises.

Is it possible to transfer to a new firm as I need to choose a firm on the Godiva Mortgages Ltd conveyancing list. I was using a family conveyancing solicitor in Snodland round the corner but she is not approved by Godiva Mortgages Ltd

We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Snodland on the Godiva Mortgages Ltd panel. Please note that the property lawyers that we on the directory do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are registered with the SRA who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Snodland. In making use of the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this website, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Snodland.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Snodland regulated by the SRA

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

  • Quills Solicitors, 68 Beverley Road, Barming, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9JR
  • Bassets, 156 High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1ET
  • Winch & Winch, 5 New Road Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6AR
  • Brachers Llp, Somerfield House, 57-59 London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8JH
  • Sara Binning Solicitors, Dickens Suite, Cheldgate House, 45 High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1LP

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Snodland

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Snodland with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Bassets, 156 High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1ET
  • Winch & Winch, 5 New Road Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6AR
  • Brachers Llp, Somerfield House, 57-59 London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8JH
  • Sara Binning Solicitors, Dickens Suite, Cheldgate House, 45 High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1LP
  • Stephens & Son Llp, Rome House, 41 Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4RP

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Snodland regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Snodland practicing in commercial conveyancing in Snodland. This may include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Bassets, 156 High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1ET
  • Winch & Winch, 5 New Road Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6AR
  • Brachers Llp, Somerfield House, 57-59 London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8JH
  • Stephens & Son Llp, Rome House, 41 Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4RP
  • Kingsley Smith Solicitors Llp, 81 High Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4EE

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