Do the conveyancing solicitors listed on your site conduct right to buy conveyancing in Meopham?

We work with numerous conveyancing specialists who can service right to buy conveyancing work Please e-mail us to secure a costs illustration.

What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Meopham? Is this really warranted?

To satisfy the Money Laundering Regulations any Meopham conveyancing firm will require evidence of your identity in all conveyancing matters. This is normally satisfied by provision of a passport and an original bank statement or utility bill evidencing your correct address.

In accordance with Money Laundering Regulations, conveyancers are duty bound to ascertain not simply the ID of conveyancing clients but also the source of fund that they receive in respect of any matter. Refusal to disclose this may lead to your lawyer cancelling their relationship with you, as clearly this will cause a conflict between the set Regulations and a refusal to disclose.

Your property lawyers will have an obligation to make a disclosure to the appropriate authorities should they consider that any monies received by them may contravene the Money Laundering Regulations.

I have 7378 less than 75 years unexpired on my lease and need a lease extension for my apartment in Meopham. Conveyancing solicitors on the Bank of Ireland panel can deal with such extensions right?

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are securing a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 24/11/2025 the requirements read as follows :

Is it the case that all Meopham solicitor firms on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel are regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?

As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Leeds Building Society approved list of solicitors they would need to be overseen by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. The majority of lenders do list licenced conveyancers on their panel and in such a situation the practice would be governed by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Meopham off the council. I have a mortgage offer with Leeds Building Society. 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 Leeds Building Society, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel.

The formalities of my purchase has taken place for my property in Meopham. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I would like to complain about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?

Almost all banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Department at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are sorted out very quickly. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR with full details of your complaint.

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Meopham before instructing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies tend not issue a mortgage on this type of property.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Meopham. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Meopham to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.