Conveyancing in Swanscombe
Conveyancing is the legal process carried out by a solicitor to transfer the ownership of a property from one person to another. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Swanscombe, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped Swanscombe and Dartford 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 Swanscombe
A small town in Kent, Swanscombe is known for its archaeological significance, with numerous Palaeolithic finds discovered in the area. Swanscombe Heritage Park is a popular local spot.
Located close to the A2 and with Swanscombe railway station providing services to London, the town is conveniently located for commuters. Swanscombe has a population of approximately 7,000.
Council Tax in Swanscombe (2023/24)
Swanscombe is in Dartford Borough Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,385.32 |
| B | £1,616.21 |
| C | £1,847.09 |
| D | £2,077.98 |
| E | £2,539.75 |
| F | £3,001.53 |
| G | £3,463.30 |
| H | £4,155.96 |
What do Swanscombe conveyancing solicitors do?
A conveyancer or solicitor plays an essential role during a property purchase transaction, and helps you with the legal aspect of the transaction.
Your solicitor will perform required due diligence, including raising enquires, ordering property searches, reviewing contracts of sale and registering your ownership of the property.
Swanscombe conveyancing solicitors may carry out chalk mining searches.
Are you buying a home with a mortgage?
During the process of buying a house, your solicitor also has to take care of legal matters for the bank or building society.
If your conveyancing solicitor is not on your bank or building society's panel, your purchase could take weeks longer to complete and cost you more in the process.
We work with conveyancers who can represent the vast majority of mortgage lenders, ensuring your transaction will complete without delay.
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When you purchase a flat or house in a Swanscombe conservation area, your solicitor will need to check for potential planning breaches, which could include lack of consent for roof lights, and roof alterations. Conservation areas in Swanscombe and the Dartford local authority include:Conservation areas
New Build
The legal work for buying a new build property in Swanscombe is often more involved than that for a pre-built and owned property.
An experienced solicitor in Swanscombe will need to be qualified to handle things like dealing with delays associated with off-plan, handling withdrawal under the Consumer Code for Housebuilders and checking new build warranties with warranty providers such as NHBC Buildmark, Advantage HCI and BOPAS.
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Leasehold property
Buying a leasehold house or flat in the UK can be complex. The many potential complications lying in wait for an uninformed purchaser can include legally technical issues like undisclosed major works and onerous covenants.
A leasehold solicitor will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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Selling a house or flat in Swanscombe
At the start of the property selling process in Swanscombe, the solicitor will assemble all essential documents, including the contract of sale and the TA6 and TA10 property information forms.
Their duties entail answering enquiries from the buyer's solicitor, sorting out potential snags and taking charge of the mortgage redemption.In order to facilitate a faster completion, your conveyancer will coordinate with both sides, such as estate agents, landlords and lenders.
Is there anything to be aware of if selling a leasehold property in Swanscombe?
The conveyancing process for a leasehold property is much more complicated than for a freehold property.
The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Swanscombe will usually undertake extra work, and this could include sourcing an up-to-date service charge statement, through to details of historical insurance claims.
So as to resolve any leasehold-related difficulties sooner, It is strongly advised that you instruct a lawyer as soon as the decision is made to sell.
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Remortgage in Swanscombe
The base interest rate is 4.5% (18 November, 2025)
Before instructing, you will need to check that your remortgage solicitor can act for your lender.
Quittance panel solicitors are on the panels of all major mortgage lenders, so whether you are switching to a fixed rate mortgage from Leeds Building Society or taking out a lifetime mortgage from Barnsley Building Society, our panel solicitors can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Transferring 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, you'll need the help of a solicitor to handle the transfer of equity.
Your legal representative will quickly and efficiently complete the legal work for a low, fixed fee.
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Conveyancing costs in Swanscombe: What to expect
Don't be surprised if some of the costs listed on a conveyancing quote seem unfamiliar.
Conveyancing solicitors fees
The quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete. These fees are paid to your conveyancing solicitor for the legal work that they complete for you.
Disbursements
Your conveyancing quote should also itemise required third-party costs, or disbursements, such as Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.
Check the quote for hidden costs
Make sure you question any charges not set out in your initial quote, if you are comparing conveyancing quotes. Some firms set out additional charges in their terms and conditions, leading to a higher final bill.
