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  • 4 There is a strong possibility the other side’s conveyancers have offices in Pound Hill - if so both parties will be familiar
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Examples of recent conveyancing in Pound Hill since January 2025*

Transfer

of semi residence, Westway, RH10 3QR completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £605,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

Acquisition

of flat Sequoia Park RH11 8UA, acquired for £220,000. Leasehold conveyancing work included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion, ordering official copies of the title

Transfer

of semi property, Burleigh Way, RH10 4LX completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £435,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Sale

of terraced premises, Redehall Road, RH6 9RY completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £445,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, ordering official copies of the title

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Pound Hill

It is a dozen years since I acquired my home in Pound Hill. Conveyancing lawyers have just been retained on the sale but I am unable to find my title documents. Will this jeopardise the sale?

You need not be too concerned. Firstly there is a possibility that the deeds will be retained by the lender or they could stored with the solicitor who handled the purchase. Secondly the likelihood is that the land will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you are the registered owner by your conveyancing lawyers procuring up to date copy of the land registers. Most conveyancing in Pound Hill involves registered property but in the rare situation where your home is not registered it is more problematic but is resolvable.

I am purchasing my first flat in Pound Hill with a mortgage from National Westminster Bank. The builders refused to budge the price so I negotiated £7000 of extras instead. The estate agent told me not inform my conveyancer about the side-deal as it could jeopardize my loan with the lender. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a ground for flat up to £305k and found one near me in Pound Hill I like with a park and transport links in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 51 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Pound Hill in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a lease with such few years left?

Should you need a mortgage that many years may be an issue. Discount the price by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for at least twenty four months you can ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer concerning this matter.

I'm refinancing my existing home to a BTL loan with Chelsea Building Society and intend to use the remaining equity towards another house. The location we are interested in is Pound Hill. Will your solicitors be able to act for both sets of banks and tie in the conveyances?

Do use our search tool on this page to be sure that the solicitors are approved by both lenders. On the basis that they are your lawyer should be able to tie up the two deals but you should have a chat with you solicitor and communicate your desired outcome and requirements.

My partner has suggested that I use his conveyancing solicitors in Pound Hill. Should I choose my own solicitor?

There are no two ways about it the best way to select a conveyancing practitioner is to get guidance from friends or family who have actually used the conveyancer that you are are thinking of instructing.

Back In 2000, I bought a leasehold flat in Pound Hill. Conveyancing and Leeds Building Society mortgage went though with no issue. A letter has just been received from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. Attached was a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1992. The conveyancing practitioner in Pound Hill who previously acted has now retired. Do I pay?

The first thing you should do is make enquiries of the Land Registry to be sure that the individual claiming to own the freehold is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. It is not necessary to instruct a Pound Hill conveyancing solicitor to do this as it can be done on-line for £3. Rest assured that regardless, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

Pound Hill Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Queries Prior to Purchasing

    This question is useful as a) areas may cause problems for the building as the communal areas may start to deteriorate where services are not paid for b) if the tenants have an issue with the running of the building you will wish to have all the details Is there a share of the freehold? Its a good idea to find out as much as possible concerning the company managing the building as they can either make life much simpler or a lot more difficult. As the proprietor of a leasehold property you are often in the clutches of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to every day issues like the cleanliness of the communal areas. Enquire of other tenants what they think of them. Finally, find out the dates that you are obliged pay the service charge to the managing agents and precisely what it includes.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Pound Hill regulated by the SRA

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

  • Russell & Co Solicitors Limited, 12-13 Queens Square, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1DY
  • Rawlison Butler Llp, Griffin House, 135 High Street, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1DQ
  • Stevensdrake Limited, 117-119 High Street, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1DD
  • Asb Law Llp, Origin Two, 106 High Street, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1BF
  • Dmh Stallard Trust Corporation Limited, Gainsborough House, Pegler Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7FZ

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Pound Hill

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Pound Hill practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Russell & Co Solicitors Limited, 12-13 Queens Square, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1DY
  • Rawlison Butler Llp, Griffin House, 135 High Street, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1DQ
  • Stevensdrake Limited, 117-119 High Street, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1DD
  • Asb Law Llp, Origin Two, 106 High Street, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1BF
  • Dmh Stallard Llp, Gainsborough House, Pegler Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7FZ

Planning law solicitors in Pound Hill regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Pound Hill practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including planning applications and appeals
  • Stevensdrake Limited, 117-119 High Street, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1DD
  • Dmh Stallard Trust Corporation Limited, Gainsborough House, Pegler Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7FZ
  • Dmh Stallard Llp, Gainsborough House, Pegler Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7FZ
  • Burstow Law Solicitors, The Cottage, Rookery Lane, Smallfield, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9BD

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

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