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Reasons to use our Battle conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Battle are familiar with the local issues specific to Battle and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and speedier conveyancing.
  • 2 The companies shown on our directory have a variation of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.
  • 3 Battle lawyers have a significant edge when it comes to Battle conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that will affect your home move
  • 4 We are the UKs largest residential conveyancing directory service identifying lender approved property lawyers conducting conveyancing in Battle regulated by the SRA or CLC.
  • 5 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s conveyancers have offices in Battle - if so both parties will have worked on conveyancing matters in the past

Examples of recent conveyancing in Battle since September 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Battle

Having been referred to your site we were about to appoint conveyancing solicitor in Battle recommended by you but have come across alternative fee calculations via the web look less expensive – how come?

There are numerous websites promoting pretending to offer cut-price conveyancing, yet more often than not additionalcharges end up with the final fee markedly uplifted. In accordance with regulatory requirements fees contained in terms and conditions should be transparent and reasonable raised The conveyancers that we list for conveyancing in Battle set out all costs for a standard conveyancing matter.

When does exchange of contracts occur in residential conveyancing in Battle and do I need to attend the conveyancers branch?

If you are near to one of the conveyancing solicitors in Battle you are invited in to sign documents. That being said, the law practices we recommend offer countrywide coverage for conveyancing and provide just as diligent and professional a job for you when dealing with you by post or email. The signing of the sale agreement is not when everything is set in stone. A signed contract simply enables the solicitor to address the formalities at the suitable time, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The exchange process is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where a lengthy "chain" is in the mix, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Battle)to be in the office at the appropriate time.

Forgive me if this question is silly but I am new to the process as a first time buyer of a garden flat in Battle. Do I collect the keys to the property on the completion date from my lawyer? If this is the case, I will instruct a High Street conveyancing solicitor in Battle?

There is no need to visit the lawyers office on the day of completion. Conveyancing lawyers for you will electronically transfer the purchase money to the owner’s lawyers, and shortly after the monies have arrived, you will be invited to pick up the keys from the Estate Agents and start moving into the property. This tends to happen early afternoon.

Can you help - my lawyer says that breach of easement insurance is needed on my purchase. What is the typical level of cover needed for conveyancing in Battle?

The right level of breach of easement indemnity insurance depends on who your lender is. It would differ for example between HSBC Bank and Bank of Scotland. Conveyancing lawyers as opposed to members of the public take out such insurances.

Is it the case that all Battle conveyancing solicitors on the RBS conveyancing panel are governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?

As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the RBS conveyancing panel they would need to be regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. Many mortgage companies do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such firms would be regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

I have todayfound out that Action Conveyancing have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Battle for a purchase of a leasehold flat 10 months ago. How can I check that the property is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?

The easiest way to see if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Battle conveyancing specialists.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in last month in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Battle is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Battle are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Battle you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Battle may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.

Am I right to be suspicious about third parties that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use a factory type conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Battle conveyancing company?

As is the case with many professional services, often recommendations from relatives can be extremely useful or valuable. Nevertheless there are numerous players in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, financial adviser and mortgage companies might all put forward conveyancers to choose. On occasion these lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but occasionally there may be a commercial relationship behind the endorsement. You have the discretion to select your own conveyancer. However, bear in mind that the majority of mortgage providers specify a panel list of conveyancers you are obliged to use for the lender related work in your transaction.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Battle regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Battle with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Battle. This could include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Wykeham-hurford Sheppard & Son Ltd, 6 High Street, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AE
  • Obiter Limited, 2 Eversley Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 1EY
  • Donaldson Dunstall, 48 Parkhurst Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 1DE
  • Fitzgrahams Solicitors Llp, 399 London Road, Silverhill, St. Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 6PH
  • Hastings Legal Ltd, 399 London Road, St. Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN37 6PH

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Battle regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Battle but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Conveyancing Direct Ltd, Windmill Road, TN38 9BY

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Battle usually consists of the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Representing bank (where appropriate)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing amendments to the draft Transfer
  • Communicating with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing funds to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the change in ownership and the mortgage (if relevant) at the Land Registry.

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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