Find a Lender-Approved Local Conveyancer in Lewes

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You can try and find the cheapest conveyancing solicitors in Lewes but be careful as you may get what you pay for.

5 reasons to use our service to assist you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Lewes

  • 1 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s lawyers have offices in Lewes - if so sets of lawyers will be on good working terms
  • 2 Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in Lewes regularly deal withlocal issues peculiar to Lewes and therefore you may benefit from better advice and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 3 Our site is the only site offering you the ability to check that your property ownership legalities in Lewes will be carried out by a law firm on your lender’s approved panel.
  • 4 Lewes conveyancers have a crucial edge when it comes to Lewes conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will impact your home move
  • 5 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these organisations are often based hundreds of miles away with little understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Lewes

Examples of recent conveyancing in Lewes since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Lewes

What is the optimum way to investigate if the solicitor conducting my conveyancing in Lewes is on the mortgage lender’sapproved panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for Barnsley Building Society thus paying £192.00 in further legal costs.

Please do make the most of the search tool on this site. Please choose the lender and type ‘Lewes’ or your preferred area and you will discover a number of lawyer located in Lewes or by proximity to you.

I have todaybeen informed that Arc property Solicitors have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Lewes for a purchase of a freehold house 9 months ago. How can I check that my home is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?

The easiest method to check if the property is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Lewes conveyancing specialists.

How does conveyancing in Lewes differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Lewes come to us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is built. This is because new home sellers in Lewes usually purchase the site, 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 conveyancers 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 used to new build conveyancing in Lewes or who has acted in the same development.

I am using a search engine for the phrase cheap conveyancing in Lewes it reveals numerous conveyancersin the area. How do I determine which is the right conveyancing solicitor for my move?

The ideal method of choosing the right conveyancer is through a trusted referral, so seek the guidance of colleagues and relatives who have purchased a property in Lewes or a reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in Lewes vary, so it's a good idea to secure at least four costs illustrations from different solicitors. Make sure that you clarify what costs in the quote includes.

I am in need of some leasehold conveyancing in Lewes. Before I set the wheels in motion I want to be sure as to the remaining lease term.

If the lease is recorded at the land registry - and 99.9% are in Lewes - then the leasehold title will always include the basic details of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

Lewes Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Questions you should ask Prior to Purchasing

    The answer will be helpful as a) areas could result in problems in the block as the communal areas may start to deteriorate if maintenance remain unpaid b) if the tenants have a dispute with the running of the building you will need to have complete disclosure How much is the service charge and ground rent on the property? You should want to discover as much as possible about the company managing the block as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. Being a leasehold owner you are frequently at the mercy of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to every day matters such as the upkeep of the communal areas. Enquire of other tenants whether they are happy with them. On a final note, investigate as to the dates that the service fees are due to the appropriate party and precisely how they are spending that money.

If instructed can a conveyancer remove someone from the title of my property in Lewes ?

Subtracting or adding someone to the title of your property is relatively straightforward. You’ll need to appoint a solicitor to discuss your legal rights before you can proceed with a transfer of property. Contact us to book a free consultation with one a property lawyer

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Lewes

The list below is a non-comprehensive list 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 service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • 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

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Lewes regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Lewes with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Lewes. This will likely include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • 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

Buying a home 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.

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Examining the title unregistered or registered
  • Undertaking Lewes property searches with respect to the property
  • Assessing draft sale agreement and other papers supplied by the seller’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Raising queries with the owner’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Agreeing the wording of the sale contract
  • Analysing replies prepared by the owner to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer document
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (if relevant)
  • Drawing up and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the new ownership and the home loan (where appropriate) at the HMLR.

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

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