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Reasons to use our Mayfield conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Over the years Mayfield lawyer have developed very good working relationships with Mayfield local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of handling your home move in Mayfield.
  • 2 Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in Mayfield have a grasp oflocal concerns specific to Mayfield and therefore you may benefit from better advice and speedier conveyancing.
  • 3 Mayfield conveyancers work in conjunction with Mayfield estate agents, developers, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is offered to clients every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible
  • 4 The organisations listed on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 5 Mayfield conveyancers will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Mayfield since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Mayfield

My wife and I are purchasing a 2 bedroom flat in Mayfield with a mortgage. We wish to retain our Mayfield conveyancer, however the mortgage company advise he's not on their "panel". It seems we have no option but to appoint one of the bank panel firms or continue with our Mayfield solicitor as well as pay for one of their panel firms to act for them. We consider that this is unjust; is there anything we can do?

No, not really. The mortgage offered to you is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the bank’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your Mayfield conveyancing lawyer to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.

I am hoping to complete my purchase in Mayfield next Friday. My conveyancer now wants me to supply her with proof of content and building insurance for the property as he says that he has to check this in his capacity as lawyer for the bank. What does the insurance need to cover?

Any lawyer on acting for banks would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook requirements. These requirements are not specific to conveyancing in Mayfield.

My bid for a property was accepted at auction in Mayfield. Conveyancing is necessary. What are my next steps?

Now that you are to in every practical sense signed on the dotted line you will need to choose a conveyancing practitioner as a matter of urgency as you will have a fast approaching a fixed date to complete the transaction. All auction property should have a bespoke auction pack. This will likely include most,if not all of the documents that your lawyer will need. In the case of leasehold property the conveyancing papers should include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing documentation specific to a leasehold property. You need to give this to the lawyer working for you ASAP. Do make sure that that you have the requisite funding organised to complete on the on the contractual date .

I am planning to move house in October. Should my conveyancing solicitor communicate with the removal company on the day of completion. Incidentally, can you suggest a removal company in Mayfield. Conveyancing lawyer was chosen prior to coming across your page.

On the day of completion you can pick up the house keys from your estate agent however this can only occur after the previous owners solicitors confirm to the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be passed over. You should tell the removal men that you are ready to move in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a specific removal company but can assist you in choosing a residential property solicitor in Mayfield or a lawyer that specialises in conveyancing in Mayfield.

I can not fathom if my bank obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date. I have telephoned my Mayfield bank branch on various occasions and was told they are content with the situation and they will lend. My Mayfield conveyancing solicitor - who is on the lender conveyancing panel- called and was told they refuse to lend in accordance with their UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook minimum lease term requirements. Who do I believe?

The solicitor must follow the CML Handbook section two conditions for your bank. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the mortgage company will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the lender to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years remaining.

I opted to have a survey completed on a property in Mayfield prior to retaining lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor advised that some lenders may refuse to give a loan on a flying freehold premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can check with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Mayfield. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

Is there anything unique about your site and alternative web based conveyancing brokers when it comes to conveyancing in Mayfield?

At this site obtain a conveyancing quote via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that has a full understanding of the issues for your conveyancing in Mayfield. Unlike many estate agents and brokerage sites we are not in the business of charging firms a fee if you instruct them for your home move in Mayfield

Me and my wife are buying a leasehold apartment in Mayfield. Conveyancing estimates are averaging around £1700. Does that seem right?

The average cost last year for conveyancing in Mayfield was £1,419 not including SDLT and HM Land Registry charges.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Mayfield regulated by the SRA

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

  • H & R Hughes Solicitors Llp, 27a High Street, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8JR
  • Whittingdales, Monkhurst House, Sandy Cross, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8QR
  • Donaldson West Llp, Croham House, Croham Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2RW
  • Gladstones, 2 The Broadway, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1DF
  • G A Waite Solicitor, Holly Tree House, Old Lane, St. Johns, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1RX

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Mayfield

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Mayfield specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • Kdl Law, The Old Press, Streatfield Road, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8LA
  • Donaldson West Llp, Croham House, Croham Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2RW
  • G A Waite Solicitor, Holly Tree House, Old Lane, St. Johns, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1RX

Home selling conveyancing in Mayfield usually includes the following:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and associated papers
  • Forwarding draft papers to the conveyancing practitioner representing the purchaser
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and replying to supplemental questions from the purchaser’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Agreeing the transfer deed
  • Responding to requisitions raised by the purchaser’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and transferring funds to the vendor, the estate agent and other relevant parties (where appropriate)

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

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