As someone with no idea as to the Kingsnorth conveyancing process what is your top tip you can impart for the ownership transfer in Kingsnorth

Not many law firms or advisers will tell you this but conveyancing in Kingsnorth and elsewhere in Kent is an adversarial experience. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there exists an abundance of opportunity for confrontation between you and other parties involved in the home moving process. E.g., the seller, estate agent and even potentially a bank. Selecting a law firm for your conveyancing in Kingsnorth an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY party in the transaction whose role it is to act in your legal interests and to keep you safe.

Every so often a third party with a vested interest will attempt to persuade you that you should follow their advice. For example, the property agent may claim to be assisting by claiming that your lawyer is wrong. Or your mortgage broker may advise you to do take action that is against your conveyancers advice. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties when it comes to the legal transfer of property.

I am purchasing a victorian detached house in Kingsnorth. Our aim is to carry out a loft conversion at the house.Will the conveyancing process include investigations to ascertain if these works were previously refused?

Your conveyancer should review the deeds as conveyancing in Kingsnorth will sometimes reveal restrictions in the title deeds which prevent certain changes or require the permission of another owner. Certain extensions require local authority planning consent and approval in compliance with building regulations. Certain locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. You should check these issues with a surveyor before you commit yourself to a purchase.

I happen to be the only recipient of my late grandmother’s estate with all property in now in my sole name, including the house in Kingsnorth. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in August. I want to move. I understand that there is a CML 6 month 'rule', meaning my proprietorship may be considered the same way as though I had purchased the house in August. Will no one buy the property for half a year?

The CML handbook mandates conveyancers to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." By the strict wording you could be impacted by that. Some banks would take a practical view as this obligation is chiefly there to pick up on subsales or the quick reselling of properties.

Can I be sure that the Kingsnorth conveyancing solicitor on the Nationwide panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Kingsnorth obtaining recommendations is a sensible starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always advise that you speak with the solicitor conducting your conveyancing.

Me and my brother have a semi-detached Edwardian house in Kingsnorth. Conveyancing lawyer represented me and Leeds Building Society. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are a couple of entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold with the exact same property. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?

You need to assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Kingsnorth and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they mortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also question the situation with the conveyancing lawyer who conducted the purchase.

How simple is it to use the search facility to locate a conveyancing practitioner in Kingsnorth on the authorised to act for my lender?

Step one is to pick a lender such as Nationwide Building Society, Coventry Building Society or Platform Home Loans Ltd then specify your preferred area a common one being Kingsnorth. Conveyancing practices in Kingsnorth and nationally will then be listed.

I am one month into a freehold purchase having been directed to solicitors by the selling agent to execute conveyancing in Kingsnorth. We are not happy. Can you help me find new conveyancers?

They would have to be very bad in order to consider changing them. Has your mortgage been generated? In the event that it has you need to make them aware of the new contact details and ensure the offer are issued to the new lawyers. Your new conveyancer should be on the mortgage company panel to avoid supplemental charges and delays. That should be your starting point. Our search tool can help you find a lender approved lawyer for your home move in Kingsnorth