Can I use your services to find a Conveyancing solicitor in Steyning even where I’m not buying or disposing of a house, for instance if I want to buy an office in Steyning with a mortgage from Bank of Scotland?
Our comparison service is predominantly used to help choose residential conveyancing solicitors in Steyning but we have listed towards the bottom of this page some Steyning commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to speak with the firm directly to see if they can also act for Bank of Scotland
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Steyning. My lender is Chelsea Building Society
Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 26/9/2026, the requirements read as follows :
We are intent on selling our home in Steyning and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. A high street Steyning conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers used a factory type conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Steyning. We have lived in Steyning for three years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to obtain confirmation need.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm already. What do they say? You need to 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 sickness)
I have been on the look out for a ground for flat up to £305k and identified one round the corner in Steyning I like with amenity areas and transport links in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 52 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Steyning in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a lease with such few years left?
If you need a home loan that many years will likely be an issue. Reduce the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for at least 2 years you may request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor about this.
I am using a search engine for the phrase on line conveyancing in Steyning it brings up many property lawyersin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right solicitor for me?
The preferential method of finding the right conveyancer is through a personal recommendation, so ask colleagues and those you trust who have purchased a property in Steyning or the local estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Steyning vary, so it's a good idea to request at least four fee calculations from varying types of conveyancers. Make sure that you clarify that the costs are guaranteed not to to be inflated.
What are your top tips when it comes to finding a Steyning conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?
If you are instructing a conveyancer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Steyning conveyancing firm) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you talk with two or three firms including non Steyning conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be useful:
-
Can they put you in touch with clients in Steyning who can give a testimonial? How many lease extensions has the firm carried out in Steyning in the last year?
Leasehold Conveyancing in Steyning - Examples of Questions you should ask before Purchasing
-
What is the the remaining lease term? It is important to be aware if fixing the lift or some other significant cost is coming up that will be shared amongst the leasehold owners and could well dramatically increase the the maintenance fees or require a specific invoice. Where a Steyning lease has no more than 80 years it will have adverse implications on the value of the flat. Check with your bank that they are willing to lend given the lease term. Leases with less than 80 years remaining means that you will most likely have to extend the lease at some point and it is worth discovering what this would cost. Remember, in most cases you would be be obliged to have been the owner of the premises for 24 months in order to be entitled to extend the lease.