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Tenterden Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 The most common indemnity insurance policies for Tenterden conveyancing is Lack of Planning Permission
  • 2 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £540
  • 3 92 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Tenterden
  • 4 75% freehold and 25% leasehold conveyancing in Tenterden for this year to date
  • 5 September was the busiest month and October was the next busiest month while May was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Tenterden

Examples of recent conveyancing in Tenterden since January 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Tenterden

Why would one appoint a Tenterden conveyancing firm when internet based conveyancers are cheap by comparison?

By all means make sure that you scrutinise conveyancing costs in Tenterden and you should seek a reasonable fee calculation but don’t be focused with searching for the lowest priced Tenterden conveyancer. Finding the right conveyancer can mark the distinction between a seamless and a stressful home move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert advice from an experienced conveyancer. An e-mail can never replace a telephone discussion and are no substitute for a face to face appointment. Our partner firms will allocate you a qualified and trusted conveyancing solicitor that will deal with your conveyancing from beginning to end, providing a level of continuity that you are unlikely to received from an online conveyancer. He or She will update you as to progress and keep you informed. Should you need to contact the firm you will be sure who to ask for and they will ensure you are kept fully informed.

I am hoping to move into my new home in Tenterden next Thursday. My lawyer now wants me to supply her with evidence of content and building insurance for the property as as she informs me that she is duty bound to validate that it is in order for the lender. What risks does the bank expect the insurance to cover?

All property lawyers on acting for mortgage companies would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s Part 2 instructions. These requirements are not unique to conveyancing in Tenterden.

Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that may impact a commercial property in Tenterden?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Tenterden will execute a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Tenterden. The report sets out definitive information 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 Tenterden.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Tenterden it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately may result in delays to Tenterden 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 Tenterden.

It has been 2 months since my purchase conveyancing in Tenterden took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £160,000. 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 property 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 looking for a leasehold apartment up to £305k and identified one close by in Tenterden I like with a park and station nearby, the downside is that it's only got 49 years on the lease. There is not much else in Tenterden for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a lease with such few years left?

Should you require a mortgage that many years may be a potential deal breaker. Discount the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of twenty four months you can ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer concerning this matter.

In surfing the internet for the phrase cheap conveyancing in Tenterden it shows results of many property lawyerslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancer for my move?

The best method of seeking a suitable conveyancer is via trusted recommendation, so enquire of friends and relatives who have acquired a property in Tenterden or the reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Tenterden vary, so it's advisable to request at least four estimates from varying types of companies. Dont forget to clarify that the charges are guaranteed not to to be inflated.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Tenterden regulated by the SRA

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

  • Pengelly & Rylands, 39/41 High Street, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6BJ
  • Pengelly & Rylands, 39-41 High Street, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6BJ
  • Orchid Law, Suite 1, Thorne Business Park, Forge Hill, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AF

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Tenterden regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Tenterden with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Tenterden. This should include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Pengelly & Rylands, 39/41 High Street, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6BJ
  • Pengelly & Rylands, 39-41 High Street, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6BJ

Typically, Tenterden conveyancing for a purchase has some of the following tasks

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Checking the title unregistered or registered
  • Conducting Tenterden property searches with respect to the title
  • Assessing draft sale agreement and other documentation forwarded by the owner’s property lawyer
  • Raising questions with the vendor’s property lawyer
  • Agreeing the wording of the sale contract
  • Examining replies prepared by the owner to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for the Transfer document
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (if relevant)
  • Drawing up and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; summarising to the buyer on the contents of the contract pack, preliminary enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the purchase and the home loan (if applicable) at the Land Registry.

Neighboring Locations

Tenterden
Rye
Winchelsea
Romney

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

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