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5 reasons to use our service to assist you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Ditchling

  • 1 Ditchling conveyancers have a crucial advantage when it comes to Ditchling conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that will affect your sale or purchase
  • 2 Personal touch and a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should value when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Ditchling conveyancing can be made a lot more protracted due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed strive to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 3 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Ditchling regularly deal withlocal issues peculiar to Ditchling and therefore you may benefit from better advice and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 4 Our site is the first site offering you the facility to ensure that your conveyancing in Ditchling will be conducted by a solicitor on your lender’s approved panel.
  • 5 The Ditchling conveyancing firms that are listed are committed to supplying the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and investors in Ditchling

Examples of recent conveyancing in Ditchling since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Ditchling

Willusing a Ditchling conveyancing firm make the ownership transfer easier?

Ditchling is a unique place, where regional insight is a big bonus. The relaxed pace of life has it’s attractions – just not when it comes to your home move. The conveyancers that we list display specialist Ditchling insight with a proactive, can doattitude that helps the conveyancing to progress hassle free. It will certainly help where they can make use of good relationships with financial advisers, local authorities, surveyors and other Ditchling conveyancing firms

I am the registered owner of a freehold property in Ditchling but nevertheless charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Ditchling and has limited impact for conveyancing in Ditchling but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of fresh rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

Previous rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence post 2037 will be dispensed with completely.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Ditchling

There are two types of lawyers who can conduct conveyancing in Ditchling namely CLC regulated conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals handle conveyancing services that you need to complete the disposal or purchase of property. Both are obliged to carry out Ditchling conveyancing on similar quality and guidelines so you may be sure that your conveyancing will be properly administered and that all requisite procedures should be appropriately adhered to.

How can we tell if a Ditchling conveyancing solicitor on the Nationwide panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Ditchling seeking recommendations is a good 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 advocate that you speak with the lawyer handling your transaction.

I currently have a mortgage with Aldermore for my property in Ditchling. Conveyancing has been completed months ago. In the event that I decide to rent out my property and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a buy-to-let mortgage or inform Aldermore?

You must advise Aldermore before renting your property as this is likely to be a breach of Aldermore’s mortgage conditions. In many cases banks or building societies will permit you to let out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Aldermore directly. You need not do this via a Aldermore conveyancing panel lawyer.

I need some fast conveyancing in Ditchling as I am faced with an ultimatum to sign on the dotted line inside 4 weeks. A mortgage is not required. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are are a cash buyer you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no law firm would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Ditchling the following are instances of issues that can crop up and therefore affect market value: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Overdue Grants, Road Schemes,...

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Ditchling in advance of retaining solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. The surveyor advised that some lenders may refuse to grant a mortgage on this type of house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. If you e-mail us we can check via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Ditchling. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Ditchling to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

I have been sourcing a conveyancing lawyer in Ditchling for my home move. Is there any facility to review a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?

Anyone may review presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could monitor call for training purposes.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Ditchling regulated by the SRA

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

  • Bennett Oakley Limited, 13 Mill Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8DN
  • Stevens Son And Pope, Jubilee House, 56-58 Church Walk, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9AN
  • Castles, 118 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 9PX
  • Whetham & Green, 54 Crescent Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8EQ
  • Sussex Law Limited, 45 Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8TA

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Ditchling

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Ditchling with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • Bennett Oakley Limited, 13 Mill Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8DN
  • Castles, 118 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 9PX
  • Whetham & Green, 54 Crescent Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8EQ
  • Hennings Solicitors, 138 Old London Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8YA
  • Rohan Solicitors Llp, Aviation House, 1-7 Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4DZ

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Ditchling usually entails the following:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the lender (if applicable)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing amendments to the the Transfer deed
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing funds to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the change in proprietorship and the mortgage (where applicable) at the HMLR.

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