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Peacehaven Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Percentage of cases in Peacehaven that are buy to let is 12%
  • 2 Average time frame of 91 days for registration of title in Peacehaven
  • 3 The most common indemnity insurance policies for Peacehaven conveyancing is Lack of Planning Permission
  • 4 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270
  • 5 Percentage of leasehold conveyancing purchases in Peacehaven is 17% where there is a share in the management company or freehold company

Examples of recent conveyancing in Peacehaven since August 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Peacehaven

As someone clueless as to conveyancing in Peacehaven what is the number one tip you can impart for the ownership transfer in Peacehaven

You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Peacehaven or throughout East Sussex is an adversarial experience. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there exists plenty of room for friction between you and others involved in the ownership transfer. E.g., the vendor, estate agent and sometimes your mortgage company. Selecting a solicitor for your conveyancing in Peacehaven should not be taken lightly as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE person in the transaction whose responsibility is to look after your legal interests and to keep you safe.

We are witnessing a definite ongoing adversarial element to conveyancing- someone must be at fault for the process being so protracted. You must always trust your solicitor above all other parties in the conveyancing process.

Do I need to have a meeting at the offices of the solicitor to execute the legal charge? If so, I will instruct a firm who offer conveyancing in Peacehaven so that I can attend their offices if necessary.

Most conveyancing panel lawyers for mortgage companies undertake the vast majority of communications via Royal Mail, e-mail or over the phone. This enables them to carry out the legal work for your home move no matter where you live in England or Wales. That being said you should see if you have the option of attending the offices of your conveyancing lawyer if you prefer.

It has been five months following my purchase conveyancing in Peacehaven 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 residence 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 Peacehaven differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Peacehaven come to us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is constructed. This is because builders in Peacehaven tend to acquire 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Peacehaven or who has acted in the same development.

I decided to have a survey carried out on a property in Peacehaven before retaining solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor advised that some banks may not issue a loan on such a premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements for example to Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Peacehaven. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Peacehaven especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Peacehaven.

In sourcing the internet for the phrase conveyancing in Peacehaven it shows results of numerous solicitorsin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right property lawyer for the sale of my house?

The best method of choosing the right conveyancer is through a trusted recommendation, so seek the guidance of colleagues and those you trust who have bought a property in Peacehaven or a respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Peacehaven vary, so it's advisable to obtain a minimum of four fee calculations from varying types of law firms. Make sure that you know that the charges are guaranteed not to increase.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Peacehaven

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Peacehaven with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Astburys, Lewes House, 32 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2LU
  • Adams & Remers Llp, Trinity House, School Hill, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2NN
  • James Mead, 61 Hanover Terrace, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 9SP
  • Gerard Maye Legal Limited, 176 Edward Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0JB
  • Burt Brill & Cardens Limited, 30 Old Steine, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1FL

Typically, Peacehaven conveyancing for a purchase has some of the following tasks

  • Property lawyer instructed by the purchaser on acceptance of the offer
  • Examining the title to the premises
  • Conducting Peacehaven searches with respect to the property
  • Considering the draft sale agreement and other documentation received from the owner’s lawyer
  • Raising queries with the seller’s lawyer
  • Agreeing the wording of the purchase agreement
  • Considering the replies given by the vendor to pre-contract enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (where applicable)
  • Drawing up and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; reporting to the purchaser on the contents of the contract pack, preliminary enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the change in ownership and the home loan (if applicable) at the Land Registry.

Peacehaven commercial property solicitors draw on a full range of commercial expertise offering advice on numerous aspects of commercial property law

    Offices, shops, public houses, off licenses, factories, nursing homes and warehouses Subletting, licences and sharing occupation General advice on title or other property issues Industrial and warehouse premises Dealing with notices received or to be served pursuant to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Negotiating, completing and terminating commercial leases

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

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