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Reasons to use our Lindfield conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Lindfield regularly deal withlocal issues specific to Lindfield and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 2 The practices listed on our directory have a mix of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 3 Lindfield lawyer are the key to a successful Lindfield conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction
  • 4 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Lindfield is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 5 Lindfield solicitors work in conjunction with Lindfield estate agents, property finders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to home movers every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible

Examples of recent conveyancing in Lindfield since September 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Lindfield

Why do I have to pay up front for my conveyancing in Lindfield?

If you are buying a property in Lindfield your solicitor will ask you place them with monies to cover the search fees. Ordinarily this is asked for to cover the fees of the Local Authority Search. When the deposit is as part of the sale price then this will be asked for immediately before contracts are exchanged. The final balance that is needed should be sent to your lawyer shortly before completion.

We are selling our apartment in Lindfield. Will my solicitor need to be on the Santander conveyancing panel in order to deal with the discharge of my mortgage?

Ordinarily, even if your lawyer is not on the Santander conveyancing panel they can still act for you on your sale. It might be that the lender will not release the original deeds (if applicable and increasingly irrelevant) until after the mortgage is paid off. You should speak to your lawyer directly before you start the process though to ensure that there is no problem as lenders are changing their conditions fairly frequently at the moment.

I require expedited conveyancing in Lindfield as I am under an ultimatum to exchange contracts inside one month. A mortgage is not required. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

If.Given you are not obtaining a home loan you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no lawyer would suggest that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Lindfield the following are examples of what can appear and adversely affect future saleability: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Fees, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...

It has been 2 months since my purchase conveyancing in Lindfield completed. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £160,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the asset from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

How does conveyancing in Lindfield differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Lindfield approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is completed. This is because new home sellers in Lindfield usually buy the real estate, 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 property lawyers 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 Lindfield or who has acted in the same development.

I am looking at a couple of maisonettes in Lindfield both have in the region of forty five years remaining on the leases. Should I regard a short lease as a deal breaker?

There are no two ways about it. A leasehold flat in Lindfield is a deteriorating asset as a result of the shortening lease. The nearer the lease gets to zero years unexpired, the more it adversely affects the value of the premises. The majority of buyers and banks, leases with under eighty years become less and less attractive. On a more positive note, leaseholders can extend their leases by serving a Section 42 Notice. One stipulation is that they must have owned the premises for two years (unlike a Section 13 notice for purchasing the freehold, when leaseholders can participate from day one of ownership). When successful, they will have the right to an extension of 90 years to the current term and ground rent is effectively reduced to zero. Before moving forward with a purchase of premises with a short lease term remaining you should talk to a solicitor specialising in lease extensions and leasehold enfranchisement. We are are happy to put you in touch with Lindfield conveyancing experts who will explain the options available to you during an initial telephone conversation free of charge. More often than not it is possible to negotiate informally with the freeholder to extend the lease. You may find he or she is happy to negotiate informally and willing to consider your offer straight off, without having to involve anyone else. This will save you time and money and it could help you reach a lower price on the lease. You need to ensure that any new terms represent good long-term value compared with the standard benefits of the Section 42 Notice and that onerous clauses are not inserted into any redrafting of the lease.

Lindfield Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Queries before buying

    Be sure to enquire if there is anything that is prohibited in the lease. For instance some leases prohibit pets being allowed in in a block in Lindfield. If you like the flatin Lindfield however your dog can’t move with you then you will be faced hard determination. What is the name of the managing agents? Many Lindfield leasehold apartments will have a service bill for maintenance of the block invoiced by the management company. Where you purchase the flat you will have to meet this contribution, normally quarterly during the year. This can differ from a couple of hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for blocks with lifts and large communal grounds. There will also be a ground rent for you to pay annual, this is usually not a significant sum, say approximately £50-£100 but you should to check it because sometimes it could be surprisingly expensive.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Lindfield

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Lindfield specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Waugh & Co, 3 Heath Square, Boltro Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1BD
  • Parfitt Cresswell 'trading As Colemans', Paddockhall Chambers, Paddockhall Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1HF
  • Mulcare Jenkins Solicitors, 5a Muster Green, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4AP
  • Rohan Solicitors Llp, Aviation House, 1-7 Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4DZ
  • Whetham & Green, 54 Crescent Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8EQ

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Lindfield regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Lindfield specialising in commercial conveyancing in Lindfield. This should include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Waugh & Co, 3 Heath Square, Boltro Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1BD
  • Parfitt Cresswell 'trading As Colemans', Paddockhall Chambers, Paddockhall Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1HF
  • Mulcare Jenkins Solicitors, 5a Muster Green, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4AP
  • Rohan Solicitors Llp, Aviation House, 1-7 Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4DZ
  • Whetham & Green, 54 Crescent Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8EQ

Planning law solicitors in Lindfield regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Lindfield specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Parfitt Cresswell 'trading As Colemans', Paddockhall Chambers, Paddockhall Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1HF
  • Rohan Solicitors Llp, Aviation House, 1-7 Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4DZ

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

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