Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Kingsnorth costs more?
In summary, leasehold conveyancing in Kingsnorth and Kent usually involve extra work compared to freehold transactions. This includes lease investigation, corresponding with the landlord concerning the service of applicable notices, procuring up-to-date service charge and management information, procuring the freeholder’s consents and reviewing management accounts. The obligations on both the landlord and the tenant in the lease need to be studied by the buyer’s conveyancing team and read from beginning to end – no matter how many different proprietor have owned the lease since it was first granted.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Kingsnorth. My lender is Chelsea Building Society
Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 9/2/2026, the requirements read as follows :
I require quick conveyancing in Kingsnorth as I am faced with pressure to exchange contracts in less than one month. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
If.Given you are are a cash buyer you have the choice not to do searches although no solicitor would recommend that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Kingsnorth the following are examples of issues that can arise and adversely affect future saleability: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...
I have todaybeen informed that Wolstenholmes have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Kingsnorth for a purchase of a freehold house 12 months ago. How can I check that my home is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?
The quickest method to see if the property is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Kingsnorth conveyancing specialists.
I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Kingsnorth. I happened to land on a web site which appears to be the perfect answer If it is possible to get all the legals done via web that would be preferable. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?