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Peacehaven Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £8,466
  • 2 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270
  • 3 December was the busiest month and August was the next busiest month while November was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Peacehaven
  • 4 100% freehold and 0% leasehold conveyancing in Peacehaven for this year to date
  • 5 Percentage of leasehold conveyancing cases in Peacehaven with service charge retention of 3%

Examples of recent conveyancing in Peacehaven since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Peacehaven

Why would one use a Peacehaven conveyancing practice given that national conveyancers are so much cheaper?

To take your time to find compare conveyancing costs in Peacehaven and you should seek an affordable estimate but don’t be focused with looking for the lowest priced Peacehaven conveyancer. Appointing the right conveyancer can be the difference between a smooth and a frustrating home move. You need to ensure that you have expert advice from a trusted lawyer. An e-mail can never take the place of a phone discussion and can never replicate a face to face meeting. Our partner firms will appoint you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor that will deal with your conveyancing from start to finish, giving the sort of continuity that you will never get with an internet conveyancer. He or She will update you on any developments and keep you informed. If you ever need to phone the firm you will be sure who you need to speak to and they will be sure you're not left wondering what's going on.

Having invested time researching mumsnet.com for a cheap solicitor in Peacehaven, most comment that I must look for a CQS assured solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?

The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a kitemark for residential conveyancing practices issued by the Law Society. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: * the integrity of the senior responsible officer and other key conveyancing staff * the firm's adherence to good practice management standards * compliance with prudent and efficient conveyancing procedures via the scheme protocol the standard includes numerous companies who handle conveyancing in Peacehaven.

Do commercial conveyancing searches disclose planned roadworks that could impact a commercial estate in Peacehaven?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Peacehaven will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers invest in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Peacehaven. The search result provides definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Peacehaven.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Peacehaven it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately may result in delays to Peacehaven commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not ordered for residential conveyancing in Peacehaven.

I am looking for a ground for flat up to £235,500 and found one round the corner in Peacehaven I like with open areas and station nearby, however it's only got 51 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Peacehaven in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a lease with such few years left?

If you need a home loan that many years will be an issue. Reduce the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of twenty four months you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor about this matter.

I am downsizing from my property. My previous lawyers have shut. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Peacehaven if that affects matters.

Do use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Peacehaven. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.

How does one remove a deceased person's name from the title deeds for a house in Peacehaven?

If a Peacehaven property is co-owned and one of the proprietors passes away, the name will not immediately be removed from the Land Registry title. It is not necessary to remove their name as in the event of a sale you would just need to supply proof as to the reason the other owner is not a party to the contract, usually this is in the form of the probate documents.

With the aim of making things simpler for the sale of the property you may apply to have the deceased person erased from the title by applying to the land registry with proof of the death. There is no fee from the Registry for this service.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Peacehaven regulated by the SRA

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

  • Morgan Kelly Solicitors Limited, Castleworks, Westgate Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1YR
  • Chrismas Ogden Solicitors Limited, Howard Cottage, Broomans Lane, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2LT
  • Astburys, Lewes House, 32 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2LU
  • Lewes Smith, Albion House, Albion Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2NF
  • Adams & Remers Llp, Trinity House, School Hill, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2NN

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Peacehaven regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Peacehaven with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Peacehaven. This should include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Morgan Kelly Solicitors Limited, Castleworks, Westgate Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1YR
  • Chrismas Ogden Solicitors Limited, Howard Cottage, Broomans Lane, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2LT
  • Astburys, Lewes House, 32 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2LU
  • Lewes Smith, Albion House, Albion Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2NF
  • Adams & Remers Llp, Trinity House, School Hill, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2NN

Sale conveyancing in Peacehaven usually comprises the following:

  • Conveyancing practitioner instructed by the vendor once the offer has been accepted
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Preparing contract and related documents
  • Supplying draft papers to the solicitor retained by the purchaser
  • Negotiating contracts and replying to further queries from the purchaser’s solicitor
  • Negotiating the transfer deed
  • Answering requisitions submitted by the purchaser’s solicitor
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion of the sale
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and wiring funds to the seller, the estate agent and paying off the mortgage (if relevant)

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

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