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  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Copthorne is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Copthorne have a grasp oflocal issues specific to Copthorne and therefore you may benefit from better advice and speedier conveyancing.
  • 3 The firms shown on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 4 On the balance of probabilities the the lawyers for the other party are located in Copthorne - if so sets of lawyers are likely to be familiar
  • 5 The Copthorne conveyancing practitioners that we work with are committed to providing the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in Copthorne

Examples of recent conveyancing in Copthorne since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Copthorne

A loan offer from Nationwide for the refinancing of my 3 room garden flat is due within the next few days. Are you able to put forward a low cost conveyancing lawyer in Copthorne?

You have come to the wrong place to search for cut-price fees for conveyancing in Copthorne. Our intention is to offer excellent value conveyancing but we do not work with the cheapest lawyers. Do not be fooled by organisations enticing you with ninety nine pound conveyancing in Copthorne. At best, in being led by cheap conveyancing, you will end up with what you pay for and at worst you will end up spending a lot in extras and still not end up with the service expected.

five months have gone by since my purchase conveyancing in Copthorne concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

I am looking for a ground for flat up to £235,500 and identified one round the corner in Copthorne I like with open areas and transport links in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 51 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Copthorne suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?

If you need a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term will likely be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing owner has owned the property for at least 2 years you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer about this matter.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Copthorne. I have stumble upon a web site which appears to be the ideal solution If it is possible to get all the legals completed via web that would be preferable. Do I need to be concerned? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I am tempted by the attractive purchase price for a two flats in Copthorne both have about forty five years left on the lease term. should I be concerned?

There are plenty of short leases in Copthorne. The lease is a right to use the premises for a period of time. As a lease shortens the marketability of the lease deteriorates and it becomes more costly to extend the lease. For this reason it is often a good idea to extend the lease term. More often than not it is difficulties arise selling premises with a short lease as mortgage lenders less inclined to grant a loan on such properties. Lease enfranchisement can be a difficult process. We advise that you get professional help from a conveyancer and surveyor with experience in this arena.

I am the registered owner of a 1st floor flat in Copthorne, conveyancing was carried out 3 years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Comparable flats in Copthorne with over 90 years remaining are worth £190,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 invoiced annually. The lease finishes on 21st October 2087

With 62 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £17,100 and £19,800 as well as professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed investigations. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.

What if there is a problem with one of the searches for my conveyancing in Copthorne?

On the whole, most concerns arising from Copthorne conveyancing search responses can be handled ahead of completion or title insurance could possibly be obtained. You should remember that regardless of the fact that you intend on acquiring the premises and may be willing to accept the search results, your mortgage lender may not, and ultimately have the final decision.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Copthorne regulated by the SRA

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

  • Ross & Son, Eton Chambers, 95 Victoria Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 7QH
  • David Howes Solicitors, Eton Chambers, 95 Victoria Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 7QH
  • Mahany & Co, 81 Victoria Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 7QH
  • Sheppersons, 1 Massetts Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 7PR
  • Newmans Solicitors Limited, 1 High Street, Horley, Surrey, RH6 7BE

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Copthorne regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Copthorne with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Copthorne. This may include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Ross & Son, Eton Chambers, 95 Victoria Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 7QH
  • David Howes Solicitors, Eton Chambers, 95 Victoria Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 7QH
  • Sheppersons, 1 Massetts Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 7PR
  • Newmans Solicitors Limited, 1 High Street, Horley, Surrey, RH6 7BE
  • Rawlison Butler Llp, Griffin House, 135 High Street, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1DQ

Planning law solicitors in Copthorne regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Copthorne practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including planning applications and appeals
  • Burstow Law Solicitors, The Cottage, Rookery Lane, Smallfield, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9BD
  • Stevensdrake Limited, 117-119 High Street, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1DD
  • Dmh Stallard Trust Corporation Limited, Gainsborough House, Pegler Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7FZ
  • Dmh Stallard Llp, Gainsborough House, Pegler Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7FZ

Neighboring Locations

Horley
Copthorne
Crawley
Crawley Down
Maidenbower
Pound Hill

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

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