Conveyancing in Broadstairs
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring a property from one person to another or the process of securing a mortgage. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Broadstairs, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Broadstairs and throughout Thanet with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Other areas covered: Gillingham, Margate, Medway and Ramsgate
Buying property in Broadstairs
A coastal town in Kent, Broadstairs is known for its sandy beaches and the annual Dickens Festival. The Kingsgate area is highly desirable. Major employers include Thanet District Council and various retail and tourism companies. Broadstairs has a railway station, providing good links to London. Broadstairs has a population of approximately 25,000.
Council Tax in Broadstairs (2023/24)
Broadstairs is in Thanet District Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,448.78 |
| B | £1,690.24 |
| C | £1,931.70 |
| D | £2,173.17 |
| E | £2,656.10 |
| F | £3,139.02 |
| G | £3,621.95 |
| H | £4,346.34 |
What does a property lawyer do?
A property lawyer helps the buyer with the legal side of a home purchase. They will order property searches, raise questions for the seller's solicitor, review contracts and complete any post-sale actions, like HMLR registration and paying Stamp Duty.
In addition to standard searches, Broadstairs conveyancing solicitors would also undertake chalk mining searches.
Are you taking out a mortgage?
During the conveyancing process, your solicitor must also complete the legal work on behalf of the bank arranging your mortgage. If your conveyancer isn't accepted on your bank's panel, it may take weeks longer to purchase your property.
We work with lawyers who can represent the vast majority of lenders, helping to facilitate a faster completion for your purchase.
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Buying a leasehold property
Purchasing a leasehold flat in the UK requires a number of extra steps when compared to buying a freehold. The many potential traps lying in wait for an uninformed buyer can include legally technical issues like unreasonable managing agent fees and short leases.
An experienced leasehold conveyancer will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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What you need to know about buying a leasehold property
Should I be wary of buying a leasehold house?
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Selling a house or flat in Broadstairs
At the start of the property selling process in Broadstairs, the solicitor will compile key documents, including the contract of sale and the various property information forms, and help you complete these forms.
Their duties entail resolving any potential issues, responding to the buyer's solicitor's questions and taking charge of the mortgage redemption. To ensure the transaction is straightforward, your lawyer will also coordinate with all stakeholders, such as estate agents and banks or building societies.Does the conveyancing for selling leasehold take longer?
Correct, it can take much more time to conduct the conveyancing to sell a leasehold home, compared to freehold conveyancing.
The buyer's conveyancer must review this leasehold-related paperwork, including management company information. Typically, delays are due to the time needed by the seller's conveyancer to source this information.
Your conveyancing solicitor should start this process at the earliest opportunity, because this paperwork can take weeks to collect if the managing agent or landlord is slow or difficult to contact.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgaging
The Bank of England's current base rate is 4.5% (30 April, 2025)
You should verify the solicitor you have selected is approved by your lender before you instruct your solicitor.
Our partner panel solicitors can act for over 100 building societies and banks. Whether you are changing to a 30-year mortgage with Yorkshire Building Society or moving to a guarantor mortgage with Secure Trust Bank, we can help you.
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Transferring Equity in Broadstairs
Whether you are gifting a home, buying out a co-owner or tax planning for the future, a transfer of equity is required. Your property lawyer will complete the legal work for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much are solicitors' conveyancing fees in Broadstairs?
You can get an online conveyancing quote in minutes, but making sense of what you actually be paying can be a challenge.
Legal fees
These fees are what your solicitor or conveyancer charges you for the tasks they complete for you. Your solicitor's quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you pay when the property transaction is complete.
Disbursements
Your conveyancing quote should also itemise required third-party costs, or disbursements, such as Stamp Duty and property searches.
Check the T's & C's
Some firms may set out extra costs in their terms and conditions, resulting in a higher final bill. If you are comparing quotes, beware of hidden fees or extra charges.
