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Logical reasons to use our service to help you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in East Dean

  • 1 East Dean lawyers have a significant advantage when it comes to East Dean conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can affect your conveyancing
  • 2 Excellent communication and pure property experience are key benefits that you should seek when selecting conveyancing solicitors. East Dean property deals can become a lot more protracted due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with strive to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 3 Regardless other companies tell you it may be necessary to pop into your solicitor to sign contracts. There are enough parties engaged in a conveyancing transaction without having to include the postman into the equation.
  • 4 East Dean conveyancers work in conjunction with East Dean estate agents, property finders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure 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
  • 5 Experience means that East Dean lawyer have developed valuable connections with East Dean local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of dealing with your house sale or purchase in East Dean.

Examples of recent conveyancing in East Dean since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in East Dean

I am need of leasehold conveyancing for an apartment in a relatively new development (five years built) in East Dean. The vast majority the flats have already been disposed of. Is it strictly necessary to order conveyancing searches for my conveyancing in East Dean?

Conveyancing Searches are a critical link in the East Dean conveyancing process. There are hundreds search providers conducting East Dean conveyancing searches, as well direct from the local authority. These are usually referred to as personal search companies due to them carrying out, personal searches. However, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must obtain their information from the local authority.

I have Fifty Six years remaining on my lease and need a lease extension for my flat in East Dean. Conveyancing solicitors on the Tesco Bank panel can deal with such extensions correct?

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 19/10/2025 the requirements read as follows :

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

There are two types of lawyers who can conduct conveyancing in East Dean namely licenced conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals provide conveyancing services that required to complete the sale or acquisition of property. They are both obliged to carry out East Dean conveyancing on similar standards and guidelines so you can be sure that your conveyancing will be properly administered and that all requisite procedures should be correctly attended to.

We expect to receive a DIP from Yorkshire BS this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Yorkshire BS recommend any East Dean solicitors on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?

You will need to appoint East Dean solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Yorkshire BS through the process.

I am due to exchange contracts on my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in November 2010, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's mortgage company, Skipton are being problematic. The East Dean solicitor who is on the Skipton conveyancing panel is recommending indemnity insurance as a solution but Skipton are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Skipton have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Skipton have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Skipton may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

I appreciate that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Am I compelled to have this when buying a property in East Dean? or Apparently there is a law dating back centuries that could mean that house owners residing in a parish church boundary will be compelled to contribute towards repairs towards the chancel within the church. Is this a legitimate concern for conveyancing in East Dean?

Unless a previous acquisition of the house completed after 12 October 2013 you may take it that lawyers handling conveyancing in East Dean to remain encouraging a chancel search and or chancel repair liability policy.

I opted to have a survey done on a house in East Dean before instructing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor advised that some banks will not grant a mortgage on this type of house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions for example to Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can check with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in East Dean. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in East Dean to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

I am looking to sell my home. My past lawyers have shut. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in East Dean if that makes things easier.

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

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in East Dean regulated by the SRA

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

  • Rodney Warren And Co Ltd, 26 Gildredge Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4RW
  • Cramp And Mullaney Llp, The White House, 97 South Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4LR
  • Stephen Rimmer Llp, 28-30 Hyde Gardens, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4PX
  • Barwells Legal Limited, 6 Hyde Gardens, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4PN
  • Hart Reade, 104 South Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4LW

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in East Dean regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in East Dean practicing in commercial conveyancing in East Dean. This will likely include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Cramp And Mullaney Llp, The White House, 97 South Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4LR
  • Stephen Rimmer Llp, 28-30 Hyde Gardens, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4PX
  • Barwells Legal Limited, 6 Hyde Gardens, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4PN
  • Hart Reade, 104 South Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4LW
  • Gaby Hardwicke, 33 The Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3YD

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in East Dean regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in East Dean but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Hobson & Latham Limited, 47 Gildredge Road, BN21 4RY

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

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