Conveyancing in Northfleet
When you buy, sell or remortgage a property, a solicitor or licensed conveyancer will handle the legal work. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Northfleet, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped Northfleet 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 Northfleet
A town in Kent, Northfleet is known for its proximity to the River Thames, local community, and the nearby Bluewater Shopping Centre. The town has a population of approximately 28,000.
Council Tax in Northfleet (2023/24)
Northfleet 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 do conveyancing solicitors do?
For a house or flat purchase, the conveyancing solicitor will handle all the legal elements of the transaction. Your lawyer will order searches, raise questions for the seller's solicitor, review the contract of sale and take care of tasks after the sale, such as paying Stamp Duty Land Tax and HMLR registration.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Northfleet conveyancing solicitors would also undertake chalk mining searches.
Are you purchasing a home with a mortgage?
During the conveyancing process, your solicitor also has to take care of legal matters for your bank or building society. Lender panel approval will mean your solicitor is able to represent your chosen lender.
Our chosen partner solicitors have established relationships with the majority of banks and building societies, so your conveyancing will complete sooner.
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When buying a house or flat in a Northfleet conservation area, your conveyancing solicitor will need to check for potential planning breaches, including facade maintenance restrictions or replacement of original windows. Conservation areas in Northfleet and the Gravesham local authority include Pelham Road and The Avenue, Gravesend, Windmill Hill, Gravesend, Harmer Street, Gravesend, Meopham Green, Meopham, Darnley Road and Gravesend.Conservation area
New Build
The legal work for acquiring a new build in Northfleet can be complicated compared to other types of conveyancing.
An experienced solicitor in Northfleet will need to be qualified to handle things like handling structural guarantees, verifying rights of access and any other mortgage issues.
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Selling a house or flat in Northfleet
At the start of the property selling process in Northfleet, your conveyancing solicitor will prepare the necessary documentation, including the title deeds and the TA6 and TA10 property information forms.
Duties include responding to enquiries from the buyer's solicitor and resolving issues like a missing EIC. By taking action to communicate effectively with the other parties, like agents, lenders and landlords, the solicitor will help make sure your home move completes without a hitch.What do I need to know if selling a leasehold property in Northfleet?
Conveyancing for a leasehold property is a great deal more protracted than for a more straightforward freehold house.
The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Northfleet will need to conduct additional work, such as requesting an up-to-date service charge statement, through to details of planned major works.
To reduce leasehold-related delays, It is highly recommended that the seller instruct a lawyer as soon as possible.
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Remortgage in Northfleet
The current Bank of England base rate is 5.25% (22 January, 2025)
Before appointing a solicitor, your solicitor needs to be able to act on your chosen lender's behalf.
Our partner panel solicitors are panel members for all major building societies and banks. Whether you are switching to a 30-year mortgage from Bank of Scotland or moving to a capped mortgage with Aldermore Bank, we can assist.
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Northfleet Transfer of equity
Whether you are dealing with inheritance tax planning, transferring the ownership of your home to your daughter, son or other family member or buying out another part-owner, a transfer of equity is required. Your legal representative will deal with the legal work for a low, fixed fee.
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What are typical Northfleet conveyancing fees?
Don't be surprised if some of the costs listed on a conveyancing quote seem unfamiliar.
Conveyancing fees
These legal fees are paid to your conveyancer for the work they carry out during your transaction. The quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you'll pay when your transaction completes.
Conveyancing disbursements
Your quote should also list any disbursements, which are costs paid to third parties on your behalf, including Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), HM Land Registry fees and property searches.
Check what's included in your quote
When comparing quotes, watch out for undisclosed fees missing from the original quote. Some firms include additional fees in their terms and conditions. This can mean a higher-than-expected final bill.
