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Top 5 reasons to use our service to help you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Crawley Down

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Crawley Down is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in Crawley Down are familiar with the local concerns peculiar to Crawley Down and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and speedier conveyancing.
  • 3 Chances are that the other side’s lawyers have offices in Crawley Down - if so sets of lawyers are likely to be familiar
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Examples of recent conveyancing in Crawley Down since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Crawley Down

Is there a search tool that I can utilise to find out if the solicitor carrying out my conveyancing in Crawley Down is on the bank’sconveyancing panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for Birmingham Midshires thus spending £192.00 in additional conveyancing costs.

You should make use of the find a conveyancing panel solicitor tool on this web page. Pick the mortgage company and type ‘Crawley Down’ or your preferred area and you will discover a number of lawyer offices in Crawley Down or by proximity to you.

Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that could affect a commercial land in Crawley Down?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Crawley Down will conduct a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Crawley Down. The search result sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Crawley Down.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Crawley Down it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately may cause delays to Crawley Down commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not carried out for domestic conveyancing in Crawley Down.

I moved into my apartment on 11 March and the transaction details is not yet registered. Should I be concerned? My conveyancing solicitor in Crawley Down advises it will be dealt with in a couple of weeks. Are transfers in Crawley Down particularly slow to register?

As far as conveyancing in Crawley Down registration is no quicker or slower than anywhere else in England and Wales. Rather than based on location, timescales can adjust depending on the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry communicate with any interested parties. Currently roughly three quarters of submission are fully addressed in less than three weeks but some can be subject to extensive hold-ups. Historically registration is effected after the purchaser has moved in to the property therefore post completion formalities is not typically an essential issue but if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer could speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

I am looking to sell my property. My former conveyancers have shut. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Crawley Down if that makes a difference.

Please use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Crawley Down. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs smoothly.

In scouring the internet for the words on line conveyancing in Crawley Down it shows results of many conveyancerslocally. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancing solicitor for my move?

The preferential way of seeking the right conveyancer is via trusted recommendation, so ask friends and family who have bought a property in Crawley Down or a reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Crawley Down vary, so it's a good idea to secure at least four estimates from different solicitors. Be sure to secure confirmation what costs in the quote includes.

I own a leasehold house in Crawley Down. Conveyancing and Coventry Building Society mortgage went though with no issue. I have received a letter from someone claiming to own the reversionary interest in the property. Attached was a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1995. The conveyancing practitioner in Crawley Down who acted for me is not around. What should I do?

The first thing you should do is contact the Land Registry to make sure that the individual claiming to own the freehold is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. It is not necessary to incur the fees of a Crawley Down conveyancing solicitor to do this as it can be done on-line for £3. You should note that in any event, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

I inherited a 1 bedroom flat in Crawley Down, conveyancing having been completed October 2005. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Comparable flats in Crawley Down with an extended lease are worth £186,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 charged once a year. The lease ends on 21st October 2077

You have 52 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £29,500 and £34,000 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive investigations. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other issues that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Crawley Down

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Crawley Down with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Waughs, Clarendon House, Judges Terrace, High Street, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3AD
  • Mason & Beer, 6 High Street, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3AP
  • Russell & Co Solicitors Limited, 12-13 Queens Square, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1DY
  • Rawlison Butler Llp, Griffin House, 135 High Street, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1DQ
  • Stevensdrake Limited, 117-119 High Street, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1DD

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Crawley Down regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Crawley Down but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Stephen Ball Conveyancing, 5 Pine Way Close, RH19 4JR

Planning law solicitors in Crawley Down regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Crawley Down 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

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

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