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Examples of recent conveyancing in Hawkhurst since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Hawkhurst

It is is a decade since I bought my house in Hawkhurst. Conveyancing solicitors have now been appointed on the sale but I can't find the title deeds. Will this jeopardise the sale?

Don’t worry too much. Firstly the deeds may be retained by your mortgage company or they could be archived with the conveyancers who oversaw your purchase. Secondly the likelihood is that the property will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you own the property by your conveyancing lawyers acquiring up to date copy of the land registers. Almost all conveyancing in Hawkhurst involves registered property but in the rare situation where your home is not registered it adds to the complexity but is resolvable.

I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Hawkhurst. My lender is Platform

Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 30/5/2025, the requirements read as follows :

I am buying my first flat in Hawkhurst with a loan from Norwich and Peterborough Building Society. The builders would not reduce the price so I negotiated 6k of extras instead. The sale representative suggested that I not disclose to my lawyer about the side-deal as it will jeopardize my mortgage with the bank. Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

I'm refinancing my existing house to a buy to let loan with Coventry Building Society and intend to use the remaining equity towards another property. The location we are interested in is Hawkhurst. Will your solicitors be able to act for both sets of banks and tie in the two deals?

Do use our search tool on this site to be sure that the solicitors are on the appropriate lender panels. Having checked that they are your lawyer will be able to tie up the two transactions but you should have a chat with you conveyancer and specify your expectations and needs.

My father has suggested that I use his lawyers for conveyancing in Hawkhurst. Should I use them?

There are no two ways about it it’s preferable to select a conveyancing solicitor is to seek recommendations from friends or relatives who have actually used the solicitor you're contemplating using.

I am attracted to a couple of maisonettes in Hawkhurst both have about fifty years remaining on the leases. Will this present a problem?

A lease is a right to use the premises for a prescribed time frame. As the lease shortens the marketability of the lease decreases and results in it becoming more costly to extend the lease. For this reason it is often a good idea to extend the lease term. Sometimes it is difficult to sell a property with a short lease as mortgage lenders less inclined to grant a loan on properties of this type. Lease extension can be a difficult process. We advise that you get professional help from a solicitor and surveyor with experience in this area.

Hawkhurst Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Queries Prior to buying

    How much is the annual service fee and ground rent? How is the lease structured? Many Hawkhurst leasehold flats will be liable to pay a service charge for maintenance of the building invoiced by the landlord. Should you buy the property you will have to meet this charge, usually periodically accross the year. This can differ from a few hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for blocks with lifts and large common grounds. In all likelihood there will be a ground rent to be met yearly, normally this is not a significant figure, say around £25-£75 but you should to check it because on occasion it could be many hundreds of pounds.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Hawkhurst regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Hawkhurst specialising in commercial conveyancing in Hawkhurst. This may include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Crookeslaw Solicitors, 16 Sunnybank, The Mount, Flimwell, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 7QR
  • Feltons Law, 49 High Street, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3EE

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

Licensed Conveyancers support the transfer of ownership of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing countrywide as well as Hawkhurst. When using a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Receive an honest and lawful service.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of legal services.
  • Enjoy the benefit of your matters dealt with using care, skill and legal know-how.
  • Be supplied with a high standard of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Receive a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • Not feel 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 individual needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Receive a speedy, impartial and comprehensive service when if a complaint is made about your conveyancing in Hawkhurst.

Residential conveyancing in Hawkhurst ordinarily involves the following:

  • Solicitor instructed by the vendor once the offer has been accepted
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and related papers
  • Submitting draft papers to the conveyancing practitioner representing the buyer
  • Negotiating contracts and answering further enquires from the purchaser’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Agreeing the transfer document
  • Responding to requisitions submitted by the buyer’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and wiring funds to the owner, the estate agent and other relevant parties (where applicable)

Neighboring Locations

Paddock Wood
Cranbrook
Burwash
Hawkhurst
Hurst Green
Robertsbridge
Battle

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

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