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Reasons to use our Henfield conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Solicitor conveyancing firms have extremely good personal connections with Henfield estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 2 The Henfield conveyancing practitioners that are listed are dedicated to providing the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in Henfield
  • 3 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Henfield regularly deal withlocal issues specific to Henfield and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and speedier conveyancing.
  • 4 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often based hundreds of miles away with little appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Henfield
  • 5 Excellent communication together with pure property expertise are key benefits that you should value when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Henfield property deals can be made a lot more complicated as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with strive to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Henfield since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Henfield

Can the conveyancing lawyers identified via your search tool handle attended exchange conveyancing in Henfield?

We do have a number of conveyancing experts who can conduct 24hr exchanges. You should e-mail us to obtain a fee calculation and details as to dates.

We are buying a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Henfield who is on the Skipton solicitor panel. Can you recommend a local solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Skipton . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Henfield.

Can you clarify what the consequences are if my solicitor is removed from the TSB Conveyancing panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Henfield?

The first thing to point out is that, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit for a fee.

Do I need to take out insurance to cover chancel repairs when purchasing a house in Henfield?

Unless a previous purchase of the property completed post 12 October 2013 you can assume that solicitors conducting conveyancing in Henfield to continue to advocate a chancel search and or chancel repair liability policy.

I decided to have a survey carried out on a house in Henfield before appointing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor has said that some banks tend not issue a loan on this type of home.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions from Halifax. If you contact us we can check with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Henfield. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing solicitor in Henfield for my home move. Is there any facility to review a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

You may read published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For details Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could recorded telephone calls for training purposes.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Henfield regulated by the SRA

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

  • Amanda Shaw Solicitors Limited, 1 Mill Lane, Littleworth, Partridge Green, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8JU
  • Castles, 118 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 9PX
  • Haddock & Co Solicitors, The Office, Wallhurst Manor Picts Lane, Cowfold, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8AW
  • M S Page, 3 The Rise, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2PY

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Henfield

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Henfield with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Castles, 118 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 9PX

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

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Checking the title unregistered or registered
  • Undertaking Henfield conveyancing searches for the property
  • Reviewing draft contract pack and other papers supplied by the seller’s property lawyer
  • Submitting enquiries with the vendor’s property lawyer
  • Negotiating the sale agreement
  • Going through replies given by the seller to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (if appropriate)
  • Drawing up and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the new ownership and the home loan (if applicable) at the HM Land Registry.

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

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