Conveyancing in Herne Bay
Conveyancing describes the legal transfer of property ownership, and includes all the administrative and legal work carried out by a solicitor. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Herne Bay, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped clients in Herne Bay and throughout Canterbury 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: Canterbury, Faversham, Medway and Whitstable
Buying property in Herne Bay
A seaside town in Kent, Herne Bay is known for its pier, Herne Bay Museum and Gallery, and the nearby Reculver. Herne Bay has a railway station, providing links to Canterbury and London Victoria. Herne Bay has a population of approximately 38,000.
Council Tax in Herne Bay (2023/24)
Herne Bay is in Canterbury City Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,409.77 |
| B | £1,644.73 |
| C | £1,879.69 |
| D | £2,114.65 |
| E | £2,584.57 |
| F | £3,054.49 |
| G | £3,524.42 |
| H | £4,229.30 |
What does a conveyancing solicitor do?
Your conveyancing solicitor plays a pivotal role in a purchase.
The solicitor will raise questions for the seller's solicitor, order property searches, review contracts and handle post-completion tasks, such as HMLR registration and paying SDLT.
In addition to standard searches, Herne Bay conveyancing solicitors may also undertake chalk mining searches.
Are you funding your home purchase with a mortgage?
During the house buying process, your solicitor also has to take care of legal matters for the lender.
If your conveyancing solicitor isn't accepted on your mortgage provider's panel, it may take weeks longer to purchase your property.
More than 100 banks and building societies have approved our chosen panel solicitors. We can help you complete your Herne Bay transaction without delay.
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When buying a property in a Herne Bay conservation area, your conveyancer will need to check for restrictions on how you can use the property, e.g. local byelaws or restrictions on property usage. Conservation areas in Herne Bay and across the Canterbury local authority include Womenswold, St Stephen's No 2, Canterbury, Allcroft Grange and Hackington.Conservation area
New Build
The conveyancing process for buying a new build in Herne Bay is often more complex than other types of conveyancing.
A good solicitor in Herne Bay must be able to deal with things like squaring developer incentives with lenders, administering Help to Buy purchases and checking new build warranties with warranty providers, including NHBC, Advantage and Checkmate.
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Leasehold property
Buying a leasehold property in the UK can be complex. The many potential problems awaiting the unsuspecting buyer can include legally technical issues like sinking fund issues and onerous covenants.
A good property lawyer will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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Selling a house or flat in Herne Bay
When you begin the process to sell homes in Herne Bay, your conveyancer will first prepare the necessary documentation, including title deeds and property information forms, and will help you answer these forms.
Duties include responding to enquiries from the buyer's solicitor, handling obstacles like a missing electrical installation certificate and taking charge of the mortgage redemption.
By taking action to communicate effectively with all parties, like estate agents, landlords and lenders, your conveyancer will help make sure your home move completes quickly.What do I need to know if selling a leasehold property in Herne Bay?
Conveyancing for a leasehold flat (leasehold houses are rare) is much more time-consuming in comparison with a freehold house.
The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Herne Bay must carry out extra work, and this could include obtaining all relevant freeholder information, through to ascertaining if any excess payments are anticipated.
To reduce leasehold-related delays, It is strongly advised that the vendor contact a lawyer as soon as is practicable.
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Remortgage conveyancing
The base interest rate is 4.5% (19 March, 2025)
You will need to check your chosen remortgage solicitor is approved by your lender before you instruct your solicitor.
We work with remortgage solicitors who are members of all major lenders' panels. Whether you are changing to a discount mortgage with Barclays or taking out a guarantor mortgage from Harpenden Building Society, our panel solicitors will make the process as simple and stress-free as possible.
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Transfer of equity
Whether you are gifting a home, buying out another part-owner or inheritance tax (IHT) planning, you will need to work with a transfer of equity expert.
Your property lawyer will complete the process for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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How much should I budget for conveyancing in Herne Bay?
Conveyancing legal fees
Your solicitor's quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete. These fees are paid to your solicitor or conveyancer for the tasks they complete on your behalf.
Disbursements (costs payable to third parties)
Disbursements are the payments incurred by your solicitor or conveyancer during the conveyancing process. Third-party disbursements include Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.
Check the T's & C's
Some solicitors' quotes include extra costs in their terms and conditions, resulting in a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote. If you are comparing conveyancing quotes, watch out for additional charges.
