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Logical reasons to use our service to assist you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Polegate

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Polegate is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Polegate regularly deal withlocal concerns peculiar to Polegate and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 3 The practices identified on our directory have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.
  • 4 Polegate conveyancers have a significant edge when it comes to Polegate conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can impact your conveyancing
  • 5 Excellent communication together with a wealth of expertise are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Polegate property deals can become a lot more stressful due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed strive to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Polegate since January 2025*

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Transfer

of house residence, Walnut Walk, BN26 5AJ completing on 21/01/2025 at a price of £335,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

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Sale

of terraced premises, Dover Road, BN26 6LF completing on 30/01/2025 at a price of £385,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

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Acquisition

of flat Farmlands Close BN26 5LJ, purchased for £183,000. Leasehold conveyancing due diligence included: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, obtaining official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

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Acquisition

of apartment Kensington Way BN26 6FJ, acquired for £212,500. Leasehold conveyancing due diligence included: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, securing official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Polegate

We are buying a 1 bedroom apartment in Polegate with a mortgage. We like our Polegate solicitor, but the bank says she’s not on their "panel". It appears that we have little choice but to select one of the mortgage company panel conveyancing practices or continue with our Polegate property lawyer as well as pay for one of their panel lawyers to represent them. This feels very unfair; are we not able to insist that the mortgage company use our Polegate conveyancing practitioner ?

Unfortunately,no. The mortgage offered to you is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the lender’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. Another option that might be available is for your Polegate conveyancing lawyer to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.

We see that you have a post code search directory identifying firms on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I instruct them for our conveyancing in Polegate?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Aldermore conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Polegate.

When reading mumsnet.com for a high-quality solicitor in Polegate, many advise 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 best practice conveyancing procedures via the scheme protocol It includes numerous partnerships who perform conveyancing in Polegate.

We are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our home in Polegate and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. A local lawyer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers are using an online conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Polegate. We have lived in Polegate for 5 years we know of no issue. Should we contact our local Authority to get clarification that the buyers are looking for.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? You must enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same illness)

2 months have elapsed following my purchase conveyancing in Polegate concluded. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £180,000. 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.

I am looking for a ground for flat up to £235,500 and identified one close by in Polegate I like with amenity areas and railway links nearby, the downside is that it only has 52 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Polegate for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a short lease?

Should you require a home loan the shortness of the lease will likely be an issue. Discount the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for at least 2 years you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor about this matter.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Polegate regulated by the SRA

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

  • Lycett Conveyancing Solicitors, P O Box 102, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3FS
  • Gaby Hardwicke, 33 The Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3YD
  • Daltons Solicitors, 16 The Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3YD
  • Barwells Legal Limited, 6 Hyde Gardens, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4PN
  • Stephen Rimmer Llp, 28-30 Hyde Gardens, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4PX

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Polegate

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Polegate with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Gaby Hardwicke, 33 The Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3YD
  • Daltons Solicitors, 16 The Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3YD
  • Barwells Legal Limited, 6 Hyde Gardens, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4PN
  • Stephen Rimmer Llp, 28-30 Hyde Gardens, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4PX
  • Rodney Warren And Co Ltd, 26 Gildredge Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4RW

Whether you are going through a divorce or separation or simply wish to transfer your property to someone else, transfer of equity conveyancing in Polegate includes some of the following tasks:

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the bank (where appropriate)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Negotiating amendments to the the Transfer deed
  • Corresponding with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the change in proprietorship 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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