Conveyancing in Faversham
Conveyancing is the work a solicitor does to transfer the legal title of a house or flat from one person to another. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Faversham, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped clients in Faversham and throughout Swale 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, Herne Bay, Sittingbourne and Whitstable
Buying property in Faversham
A market town in Kent, Faversham is known for its historic buildings, Shepherd Neame Brewery, and the nearby Oare Marshes. Popular residential areas include Ospringe and Graveney. Faversham has a railway station, providing links to London and Canterbury. Faversham has a population of approximately 20,000.
Council Tax in Faversham (2023/24)
Faversham is in Swale Borough Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,396.29 |
| B | £1,629.01 |
| C | £1,861.72 |
| D | £2,094.44 |
| E | £2,559.87 |
| F | £3,025.30 |
| G | £3,490.73 |
| H | £4,188.88 |
What do Faversham conveyancing solicitors do?
A conveyancing solicitor assists the buyer with the legal side of buying a property. Your lawyer will raise questions for the seller, order property searches, review the lease (if applicable) and ensure that post-purchase requirements, like paying Stamp Duty, are completed.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Faversham conveyancing solicitors would also undertake chalk mining searches.
Are you funding your home purchase with a mortgage?
Whether you are buying a leasehold flat or buying a house of multiple occupancy (HMO), your solicitor must also complete legal work for your lender.
Your transaction could take significantly longer to complete if your lawyer is not on your bank's panel.
Our chosen panel solicitors have established relationships with the majority of building societies, banks and lenders, including major banks like HSBC, to smaller lenders like Coventry Building Society and CHL Mortgages - helping to facilitate a faster completion for your purchase.
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When you buy a home in a conservation area, your conveyancer will check for potential planning issues, which could include paint and colour scheme restrictions, and lack of consent for demolished outbuildings or walls. Conservation areas in Faversham and across the Swale local authority include:Buying a home in a conservation area
Around half a million listed properties exist in England and Wales, and around 1,470 of which are in Swale Borough Council. Faversham listed buildings and properties include: Owning a listed building brings its own set of challenges. Our specialist panel of property solicitors will help you understand the obligations imposed by listed property ownership. Examples include use of traditional methods and materials for maintenance, consent for additions like solar panels and a duty to report finds or discoveries on the property. Read more:Listed buildings
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Selling a house or flat in Faversham
As part of the property selling process in Faversham, your lawyer will prepare the necessary documentation, including the contract of sale and assorted property information forms, and will help you answer these forms.
The lawyer's role involves responding to enquiries from the buyer's solicitor, resolving issues like lack of conservation area consent and taking charge of the mortgage redemption. The solicitor will communicate effectively with all parties, like estate agents, landlords and lenders, to confirm that the sale of your home is completed without incident.Does sale conveyancing take longer for leasehold?
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Remortgage conveyancing in Faversham
The Bank of England's current base rate is 5.25% (19 April, 2024)
Before you appoint a solicitor, verify your remortgage solicitor's lender panel membership.
Quittance panel solicitors are on all major building societies and banks' panels, so whether you are changing to a 30-year mortgage with Halifax or moving to a 10-year tracker rate with Chelsea Building Society, our panel solicitors can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Transferring Equity in Faversham
If you need to restructure the ownership of a property, whether you are estate planning, resolving joint ownership or transferring the ownership of your home to your daughter, son or other family member, a transfer of equity is required.
Your legal representative will complete all the necessary paperwork for a fixed fee.
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Conveyancing costs in Faversham: What to expect
What is and is not included in an online conveyancing quote isn't always clear at first glance.
Conveyancing solicitors fees
The quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete. These fees are what your conveyancing solicitor charges you for the legal services they provide on your behalf.
Disbursements
Your conveyancing quote should also itemise required third-party costs, or disbursements, such as Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or a gypsum search.
Are the conveyancing fees fixed?
Some firms may set out extra costs in their terms and conditions, resulting in a higher final bill. Double-check for additional fees or charges, when comparing quotes.
