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Reasons to use our Lewes conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Over the years Lewes lawyer have established valuable connections with Lewes local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of undertaking your home move in Lewes.
  • 2 Lewes solicitors have a crucial edge when it comes to Lewes conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that will impact your home move
  • 3 Using a high street Solicitor on the whole means that you will receive a more personalised service. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in choosing a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by reading from their computer screens.
  • 4 The Lewes conveyancing practitioners that are listed are dedicated to providing value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and remortgagors in Lewes
  • 5 Lewes property lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Lewes home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction

Examples of recent conveyancing in Lewes since November 2025*

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Transfer

of house property, Whitegates Close, BN8 4AE completing on 18/12/2025 at a price of £291,500. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, securing official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

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Disposal

of house property, Mill Brooks, BN8 4AW completing on 18/12/2025 at a price of £290,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

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Disposal

of terraced premises, , TN22 5XG completing on 21/11/2025 at a price of £680,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: obtaining official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

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Disposal

of detached residence premises, Fitzgerald Road, BN7 2JB completing on 21/11/2025 at a price of £540,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, obtaining official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Lewes

We are buying a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Lewes who is on the Santander solicitor panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a firm?

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

We are buying a victorian detached house in Lewes. The intention is to carry out a loft conversion at the house.Will the conveyancing process include checks to determine if these works are prohibited?

Your solicitor should review the registered title as conveyancing in Lewes will occasionally identify restrictions in the title documents which prevent categories of works or need the consent of a 3rd party. Certain additions require local authority planning consent and approval in compliance with building regulations. Some areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or impact extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor before you commit yourself to a purchase.

We previously chose conveyancing lawyers locally in Lewes on the Co-operative solicitor panel. They are now charging me a further amount for the legal aspects of the Co-operative mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee set by Co-operative?

Unfortunately, as long as it is in their Terms of Engagement or Quote then yes your conveyancing practitioner is entitled to levy a fee for this. The fee is not set by Co-operative but by your Lewes lawyer. Some firms on the Co-operative panel will quote an ‘acting for lender’ fee and others do not.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Lewes. I have a mortgage agreed with RBS. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have 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 RBS, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the RBS conveyancing panel.

What does a local search tell me about the property we're purchasing in Lewes?

Lewes conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company for instance PSG The local search is essential in every Lewes conveyancing purchase; as long as you don’t want any unpleasant once you have moved into your property. The search should reveal data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject areas.

How does conveyancing in Lewes differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Lewes contact us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is finished. This is because house builders in Lewes usually buy the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Lewes or who has acted in the same development.

I opted to have a survey completed on a property in Lewes before appointing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. The surveyor has said that some lenders will not grant a loan on such a premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Halifax. If you contact us we can check with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Lewes. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Lewes especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Lewes.

How do I use the search app to choose a conveyancing lawyer in Lewes on the authorised to act for my bank?

1st select a bank such as Lloyds TSB Bank, The Mortgage Works or Britannia then choose your location e.g. Lewes. Conveyancing organisations in Lewes and nationally will then be listed.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Lewes regulated by the SRA

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

  • Juliet Bellis & Co, Isfield Place, Isfield, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5XR
  • Adams & Remers Llp, Trinity House, School Hill, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2NN
  • Lewes Smith, Albion House, Albion Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2NF
  • Astburys, Lewes House, 32 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2LU
  • Chrismas Ogden Solicitors Limited, Howard Cottage, Broomans Lane, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2LT

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Lewes

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

  • Juliet Bellis & Co, Isfield Place, Isfield, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5XR
  • Adams & Remers Llp, Trinity House, School Hill, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2NN
  • Astburys, Lewes House, 32 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2LU
  • Rix & Kay Solicitors Llp, The Courtyard, River Way, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1SL
  • Dawson Hart Solicitors Limited, The Old Grammar School, Church Street, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1BH

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Lewes 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 parties involved
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Representing lender (where appropriate)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Negotiating amendments to the draft Transfer
  • Communicating with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring monies to the appropriate parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the transfer of ownership and the home loan (where appropriate) 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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