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Find a Lender-Approved Local Conveyancer in Billingshurst

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Reasons to use our Billingshurst conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often located hundreds of miles away with limited appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Billingshurst
  • 2 Billingshurst conveyancers work in conjunction with Billingshurst estate agents, property finders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is offered to clients every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept up to date with progress all the way along
  • 3 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor on the whole results in a more bespoke service. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in choosing a an online conveyancing factory, your matter is dealt with by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 Billingshurst lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Billingshurst conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 5 Billingshurst solicitors have a significant advantage when it comes to Billingshurst conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can impact your home move

Examples of recent conveyancing in Billingshurst since November 2025*

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Disposal

of semi premises, High Street, RH14 9QS completing on 21/11/2025 at a price of £330,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

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Disposal

of house premises, Mill Way, RH14 9LB completing on 08/12/2025 at a price of £375,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, obtaining official copies of the title

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Disposal

of semi property, Cherry Tree Close, RH14 9NG completing on 28/11/2025 at a price of £425,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

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Sale

of detached residence premises, Carpenters, RH14 9RB completing on 05/12/2025 at a price of £410,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Billingshurst

I can't travel far from Billingshurst. Can you please spell out why all Billingshurst lawyers aren't included on all mortgage company panels?

Banks ordinarily restrict either the nature or the number of conveyancing solicitors on their panel. Typical examples of such criteria being that the practice must have at least two partners. In addition to restricting the type of firm, some banks for example HSBC made a decision to limit the size of their panel they permit to act for them. It is worth noting that building societies have no responsibility for the quality of conveyancing provided by any Billingshurst conveyancer on their approved list. Increases in mortgage fraud was a key driver in the rationalisation of solicitor panels from 2008 even though there are differing assessments about whether solicitors sat at the center of that fraud. Statistics via HM Land Registry indicates that thousands of conveyancing practices only conduct less than three conveyances a year. Those advocating conveyancing panel cuts ask why law firms should have the right to be on a bank panel when clearly property law is not their speciality?

I had intended to instruct a property lawyer in Billingshurst for our house purchase. Our financial adviser informed us that our mortgage lenders Nationwide Building Society won't deal with them. Surely this is unfair competition?

Before the recession most mortgage companies had a different appetite for risk. Almost all Billingshurst conveyancing firms would have been on many bank panels. The Financial Services Authority in 2010 conducted a thematic review into mortgage fraud which concluded: know the conveyancing solicitors dealt with. Consequently, lenders have regularly sought more information from law firms regarding their operations and the individuals who work for them as well as establishing certain criteria such a completing on a minimum number of conveyancing. Many Billingshurst conveyancing firms that have been excluded from lender panels have a 100% healthy track record, no complaints and no claims and didn't just 'dabble' in conveyancing. Billingshurst is one of the thousands of areas where the solicitors we recommend are members of the panel for Nationwide Building Society.

Various web forums that I have visited warn that are the primary cause of stalling in Billingshurst conveyancing transactions. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the top 10 causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Local searches are not likely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in Billingshurst.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Billingshurst is where the house is located. Can you offer any assistance?

Flying freeholds in Billingshurst are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Billingshurst you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Billingshurst 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.

What does commercial conveyancing in Billingshurst cover?

Billingshurst conveyancing for business premises incorporates a wide range of advice, provided by qualified solicitors, relating to business premises. For example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the transfer of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of tenancies.

I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in Billingshurst for my house move. Is there any facility to see a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

You may find published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find records Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may monitor call for training reasons.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Billingshurst regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Billingshurst but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Martin C Dalton, 63 Hillside, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1NF
  • Gillian Gadd & Co, The Courtyard, 30 Worthing Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1SL
  • Nicola Phillips Solicitors Llp, 1 Black Horse Way, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1NU
  • Smith Gadd & Co, Courtyard Chambers, 1 The Courtyard, London Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1AT
  • Pdt Solicitors, Premier House, 36-48 Queen Street, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5AD

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Billingshurst regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Billingshurst specialising in commercial conveyancing in Billingshurst. This will likely include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Martin C Dalton, 63 Hillside, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1NF
  • Smith Gadd & Co, Courtyard Chambers, 1 The Courtyard, London Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1AT
  • Pdt Solicitors, Premier House, 36-48 Queen Street, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 5AD

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Billingshurst almost always comprises the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Representing lender (where appropriate)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Negotiating adjustments to the the Transfer deed
  • Communicating with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to relevant parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the buyer and the home loan (if appropriate) at the HM Land Registry.

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

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