Would the conveyancing solicitors via your comparison service handle attended exchange conveyancing in Ashford Kent?

We do have a number of conveyancing specialists who can conduct personalised exchanges. Do e-mail us to secure a fee calculation and details as to availability.

When can the exchange of contracts occur in purchase conveyancing in Ashford Kent and am I required to be at the solicitors office?

If you are in close proximity to one of the conveyancing solicitors in Ashford Kent you are welcome to attend to sign documents. However, the law practices we recommend offer countrywide coverage for conveyancing and give just as comprehensive and professional a job for you when dealing with you electronically. The signing of the contract is not the point of no return. Signing on the dotted line simply enables the solicitor to address the formalities at the appropriate time, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The exchange process is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where a lengthy "chain" is involved, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Ashford Kent)to be in the office at the appropriate time.

We are purchasing a flat in Ashford Kent. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a lawyer? At some point we will need to deposit our life savings into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our money?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

Does a directory service exist listing Nationwide panel conveyancers in Ashford Kent on the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook Website?

Unfortunately not yet. There is no such directory service on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association sites. A small selection of lending institutions make their panel listings viewable online. If you are looking for a Ashford Kent solicitor on the Nationwide please use our tool.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Ashford Kent off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with RBS. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with RBS, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the RBS conveyancing panel.

Hoping to buy a property located in Ashford Kent and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Ashford Kent. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Ashford Kent area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Ashford Kent. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

We have been informed by various estate agents to expect 6-8 weeks for Ashford Kent conveyancing to complete.This was four weeks ago. The draft contract was only sent to my lawyer a couple of days ago so does the time start running now?

No official countdown exists for conveyancing in Ashford Kent, or any location. You just have to ensure that your finances are in order and wait for the rest to come together.