Conveyancing in Gravesend
Conveyancing is the legal transfer of a property from a seller to a buyer. handled by a solicitor or licenced conveyancer. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Gravesend, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Gravesend and Gravesham clients with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Buying property in Gravesend
A town in Kent, Gravesend is known for its riverside leisure area, Gravesend Town Pier, and the nearby Shorne Woods Country Park. Popular residential areas include Northfleet and Windmill Hill. Gravesend has a railway station, providing links to London and the Medway towns. Gravesend has a population of approximately 74,000.
Council Tax in Gravesend (2023/24)
Gravesend is in Gravesham Borough Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,402.51 |
| B | £1,636.26 |
| C | £1,870.01 |
| D | £2,103.76 |
| E | £2,571.26 |
| F | £3,038.76 |
| G | £3,506.27 |
| H | £4,207.52 |
What does a Gravesend conveyancing solicitor do?
A conveyancer or solicitor steers the buyer through the legal aspects of transferring ownership from the seller to the buyer. They will order searches, raise questions for the seller, review the contract of sale and fulfil post-completion formalities, including paying Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Gravesend conveyancing solicitors may also carry out chalk mining searches.
Are you buying a property with a mortgage?
When purchasing property with a mortgage, it is normal for your solicitor to also act for the bank or building society that's giving you the mortgage.
Panel approval will mean your solicitor is able to represent your bank or building society.Our chosen panel solicitors have established relationships with the majority of banks and building societies, from major banks like HSBC to smaller, specialist lenders including Cynergy Bank - helping to ensure your transaction completes faster.
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When buying a property in a Gravesend conservation area, your conveyancer will need to check for covenants and restrictions, including heritage access, and restrictions on property usage. Conservation areas in Gravesend and across the Gravesham local authority include Cobham Village, Upper Windmill Street, Gravesend, Thong, Shorne, Overcliffe, Gravesend, Darnley Road and Gravesend.Buying a property in a conservation area
There exist around 500,000 listed properties in England and Wales - around 320 of which are in Gravesham Borough Council. Listed buildings in and around Gravesend include: There are many additional things to consider when buying a listed building. Our specialist panel of solicitors will clarify what duties your ownership will impose. Examples include required consent for any alterations, and an obligation to protect significant internal features like fireplaces. Read more:Listed buildings
Leasehold property
Selling a leasehold property is more complicated than buying a freehold. The numerous common problems awaiting an uninformed buyer can include legally technical issues like 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?
Should I buy a property with a short lease?
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Selling a house or flat in Gravesend
At the start of the property selling process in Gravesend, the solicitor will compile key documents, including the contract of sale and property information forms, and help you complete these forms.
Their role involves answering the buyer's solicitor's enquiries and sorting out potential snags.Your solicitor will also coordinate with all stakeholders, like agents, lenders and landlords, to help ensure the home move completes without a hitch.
Is there anything to be aware of if selling a leasehold property in Gravesend?
The legal work for a leasehold flat (leasehold houses are uncommon) is much more complicated in comparison with a freehold house.
The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Gravesend will usually undertake additional legal work. This can involve sourcing the latest service charge and ground rent statement, through to details of historical insurance claims.
So as to resolve any leasehold-related problems sooner, It is recommended that the vendor contact a solicitor as early as possible.
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing
The Bank of England's current base rate is 5.25% (22 January, 2025)
Before appointing a solicitor, your solicitor needs to be able to act on your bank or building society's behalf.
Our remortgage panel solicitors can act for over 100 lenders, so whether you are switching to an offset mortgage from Lloyds Bank or moving to a shared ownership mortgage with Investec Bank, we can help you.
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Transfer of equity
If you are planning to restructure the ownership of your property, whether you are gifting a home, estate planning or taking over the share of another owner, you will need to transfer equity. Your conveyancer will handle all the required documentation for a fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much should I budget for conveyancing in Gravesend?
Conveyancing legal fees
These fees are what your conveyancer charges you for the work they complete for you. Your solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you'll pay when your transaction completes.
Conveyancing disbursements
The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, including Stamp Duty and property searches.
Check for hidden costs
Some solicitors' quotes set out additional charges in their terms and conditions, leading to a final bill that is higher than the original quote. Beware of hidden fees or extra charges, when you compare conveyancing quotes.
