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Reasons to use our Hailsham conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Excellent communication together with pure property experience are key benefits that you should value when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Hailsham conveyancing can be made a lot more complicated due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 2 Using a high street Solicitor in the main means that you will receive a more personal touch. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in appointing a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.
  • 3 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Hailsham is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 4 We are the UKs largest residential conveyancing directory service identifying lender approved law practices delivering conveyancing in Hailsham governed by the SRA or CLC.
  • 5 Hailsham conveyancers work in conjunction with Hailsham estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible

Examples of recent conveyancing in Hailsham since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Hailsham

Can you recommend a TSB approved Hailsham conveyancing conveyancer who can have us moved in within under 3 weeks? Am I best advised to choose a high street Hailsham solicitor or a web based conveyancer?

We can recommend some very good Hailsham conveyancing firms. Another option is to visit the main road in Hailsham. Approach some well established law practices and ask to speak with a conveyancing solicitor for a fee estimate. Explain your expectations together with your reasons and get an assurance on speed. Choose the lawyer that genuine.

Will conveyancers ask for money on account when it comes to conveyancing in Hailsham?

Where you are retaining lawyers for conveyancing in Hailsham your lawyer will request that you place them with funds to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. This will be the total of the cost of the conveyancing searches. When the deposit is payable against the purchase price then this should be asked for immediately prior to exchange of contracts. The closing balance that is due should be transferred shortly before completion.

We wanted to use a property lawyer in Hailsham for our home move. Our financial adviser informed us that our mortgage company Nottingham Building Society won't deal with them. Why is this not regarded as unduly restrictive?

Banks in the main restrict either the category or the number of conveyancing firms on their approved list of lawyers. A common example of such criteria being that a law practice must not be a sole practitioner. In addition to restricting the profile of firm, a few banks have reduced the amount of solicitor practices they allow to represent them. Be aware that Nottingham Building Society have no responsibility for the quality of advice provided by any member of Nottingham Building Society Conveyancer Panel. Mortgage fraud was a primary driver in the rationalisation of conveyancing panels since 2008 even though there are mixed views regarding the level of solicitor involvement in some of that fraud. Data from the Land Registry indicate that thousands of law firms, including some in or near Hailsham only carry out very few conveyances a year.

Is it the case that all Hailsham solicitor practices on the HSBC conveyancing panel are governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?

As solicitors, in order to be on the HSBC conveyancing panel they would need to be governed by the SRA. Many mortgage companies do permit licenced conveyancers on their panel and in such a situation the organisation would be overseen by the CLC.

We previously appointed conveyancing lawyers located in Hailsham on the Barclays solicitor panel. They are now charging me a separate amount for the legal aspects of the Barclays mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee specified by Barclays?

Unfortunately, as long as it is in their Terms of Engagement or estimate then yes your solicitor may charge a fee for this. The fee is not set by Barclays but by your Hailsham conveyancing practitioner. Some firms on the Barclays panel will charge an ‘acting for lender’ fee but plenty of practices include it on their overall fee.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Hailsham off the council. I have a mortgage offer with Nottingham. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Nottingham, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Nottingham conveyancing panel.

We are purchasing a property and the conveyancer has mentioned Chancel Repair for which the property could be liable given it’s proximity to the area of such a church. He has suggested insurance. Is this strictly appropriate for conveyancing in Hailsham

Unless a prior acquisition of the property took place after 12 October 2013 you can take it that conveyancing practitioners handling conveyancing in Hailsham to remain encouraging a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

Is it simple use the search facility to choose a conveyancing practitioner in Hailsham on the panel for my mortgage?

1st select a lender such as National Westminster Bank, Bank of Scotland or Bank of Ireland then specify your location for instance Hailsham. Conveyancing practices in Hailsham and nationally should be identified.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Hailsham regulated by the SRA

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

  • Lycett Conveyancing Solicitors, P O Box 102, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3FS
  • Barry & Co, Bay Terrace, Pevensey Bay, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 6EE

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Hailsham?

Licensed Conveyancers assist with the transfer of the legal title of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales not just Hailsham. When using a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you are entitled to:
  • Be supplied with an honest and lawful service.
  • Be supplied with a high standard of legal services.
  • Have your conveyancing dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Receive a high standard of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Be provided with a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your specific needs taken into account should a complaint be necessary.
  • Be provided with a speedy, objective and comprehensive service if if a complaint is registered about your conveyancing in Hailsham.

Home buying in Hailsham is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Conveyancing practitioner instructed by the vendor on acceptance of the offer
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and related documents
  • Forwarding draft papers to the lawyer representing the buyer
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and responding to supplemental queries from the purchaser’s lawyer
  • Finalising the transfer document
  • Replying to requisitions submitted by the buyer’s lawyer
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion of the sale
  • Receiving sale proceeds and sending funds to the seller, the estate agent and repaying the mortgage (if appropriate)

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

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