Conveyancing in Sevenoaks
Conveyancing is the legal process of buying and selling property, where a solicitor ensures that the transfer of ownership complies with legal requirements. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Sevenoaks, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Sevenoaks and throughout Kent 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: Edenbridge, Medway, Oxted and Tonbridge
Buying property in Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks, located in Kent, is a town known for its affluent lifestyle, impressive educational institutions including the historic Sevenoaks School, and easy access to London. The town is named after the seven oak trees in Knole Park, a stunning local estate with a deer park and mansion. The High Street offers a range of high-quality shopping and dining options, and there's an array of beautiful properties, making it a desirable area for families. The town has a population of approximately 29,000.
Council Tax in Sevenoaks (2023/24)
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,467.99 |
| B | £1,712.66 |
| C | £1,957.32 |
| D | £2,201.99 |
| E | £2,691.32 |
| F | £3,180.65 |
| G | £3,669.98 |
| H | £4,403.98 |
What will my Sevenoaks solicitor do?
A conveyancer oversees all post-offer aspects of purchasing a house or flat. They will order property searches, raise enquires of the seller, review the contract of sale, and take care of tasks after the sale, such as registering the property ownership with the Land Registry and paying SDLT.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Sevenoaks conveyancing solicitors may also carry out chalk mining searches.
Are you taking out a mortgage?
Whether you are buying a second home or a first-time buyer, your solicitor must also complete legal work for your lender.
Your transaction could take significantly longer to complete and cost more if your property lawyer is not on your mortgage provider's panel.
Over 100 banks and building societies have approved our chosen panel solicitors, so we can help you complete your Sevenoaks transaction without delay.
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Around half a million listed buildings exist in England and Wales, and around 1,690 of which are in Sevenoaks District Council. Sevenoaks listed buildings and properties include: Listed buildings come with complex rules that the owner must adhere to. Examples of the duties that listed building owners face include regular upkeep, consent for additions like satellite dishes or external lighting and an obligation to preserve or restore original windows and doors. Our experienced panel of solicitors will help you understand what commitments you are making as a listed building owner. Read more:Buying a listed building
Buying a leasehold property
Buying a leasehold property in England or Wales requires a number of extra steps when compared to buying a freehold. The many potential problems awaiting the unsuspecting purchaser can include legally technical issues like incomplete management company accounts and onerous clauses in the lease.
Your solicitor will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
Read more:
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 property in Sevenoaks
The sale of a property in Sevenoaks will require your lawyer to first prepare the necessary documentation, including the sale contract and property information forms.
The solicitor will address potential issues and handle questions from the buyer's side. In order to assure a smooth transfer of ownership, your conveyancing solicitor will also coordinate with all stakeholders, such as agents, managing agents and lenders.
Could the sale of a leasehold property be delayed?
Compared to freehold property, yes. The legal work for selling leasehold houses or flats typically takes longer.
The buyer's solicitor will want to see this leasehold-related paperwork, including management company information. The time required by your lawyer to source this information is usually the cause of these delays.
It can take a long time to gather this paperwork if the managing agent is slow or difficult to contact, so your lawyer should start this process even before you have found a buyer.
Read more:
Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgaging a property in Sevenoaks
The official base rate is 4.5% (16 March, 2025)
Double check your conveyancer is on your bank or building society's panel before you instruct your solicitor.
We work with solicitors who are members of all major lenders' panels, so whether you are switching to a 5-year fixed rate from TSB or taking out a home reversion mortgage from Cynergy Bank, our experienced conveyancing team can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Transferring Equity
Whether you are transferring the ownership of a property (in part or in full) to your children, adding one or more people to the deeds or dealing with inheritance tax planning, you will need to transfer equity.
Your legal representative will handle all the required documentation and register the new interest at HM Land Registry for a fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much are solicitors' conveyancing fees in Sevenoaks?
When you are comparing quotes, it isn't always easy to be certain you are comparing like to like.
Conveyancing legal fees
Conveyancing fees are paid to your solicitor or conveyancer for the legal work that they complete on your behalf. The conveyancing quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you'll pay when your transaction completes.
Conveyancing disbursements
Disbursements are third-party costs paid by your solicitor on your behalf. Third-party disbursements include Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or an indemnity policy.
Is it a fixed fee quote?
Beware of extra fees, when you compare conveyancing quotes. Some firms list extra charges in the small print. This can mean a final bill that is higher than the original quote.
