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Reasons to use our Uckfield conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Excellent communication and pure property expertise are key benefits that you should value when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Uckfield home moves can be made a lot more stressful due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed endeavour to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 2 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these organisations are often based many kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Uckfield
  • 3 Our site offers most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory service identifying bank approved property lawyers delivering conveyancing in Uckfield regulated and authorised by the SRA or CLC.
  • 4 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Uckfield is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 5 The Uckfield conveyancing firms that are identified are committed to providing value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and investors in Uckfield

Examples of recent conveyancing in Uckfield since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Uckfield

Having sold my house in Uckfield last June yet the purchaser is e-mailing me to moan that his lawyer needs to hear from mysolicitor. What are the post completion sale legalities now that I have sold?

Following your sale your conveyancer should forward the transfer documentation and all additional paperwork to the buyer’s solicitors. If applicable, your lawyer must also evidence that the home loan has been redeemed to the buyers conveyancers. There is unlikely to be post completion steps specific conveyancing in Uckfield.

We're in Uckfield, First timers purchasing with a mortgage (lender is Leeds Building Society , and our solicitor is on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?

The fact that your lawyer is on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no conveyancer should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.

My stepmother pointed out to me me that in buying a property in Uckfield there could be a number of restrictions limiting what one can do in terms of external changes to a property. Is this right?

There are anumerous of properties in Uckfield which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to perform external variations. Part of the conveyancing in Uckfield should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

How can we tell if a Uckfield conveyancing solicitor on the Yorkshire BS panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Uckfield seeking recommendations is a sensible starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always advocate that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your transaction.

It is unclear whether my bank requires a lease extension. I have called into my local Uckfield bank branch on various occasions and was told they are content with the situation and they would lend. My Uckfield conveyancing solicitor - who is on the lender conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told they refuse to lend in accordance with their specific requirements. I have no idea who is right.

The property lawyer must follow the CML Handbook Part 2 requirements for your lender. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the lender will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the bank to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years left on the lease.

We are buying a property and the solicitor has raised the issue of Chancel Repair for which the house could be obligated to contribute to given it’s proximity to the area of such a church. She has mentioned insurance. Is this strictly appropriate for conveyancing in Uckfield

Unless a previous acquisition of the property completed post 12 October 2013 you could expect solicitors conducting conveyancing in Uckfield to remain encouraging a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

I have todaybecome aware that Stirling Law have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Uckfield for a purchase of a freehold house 12 months ago. How can I establish that my home is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest way to check if the property is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Uckfield conveyancing specialists.

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing lawyer in Uckfield for my house move. Is it possible to review a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

One may review documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes monitor call for training reasons.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Uckfield regulated by the SRA

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

  • Rix & Kay Solicitors Llp, The Courtyard, River Way, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1SL
  • Dawson Hart Solicitors Limited, The Old Grammar School, Church Street, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1BH
  • Juliet Bellis & Co, Isfield Place, Isfield, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5XR

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Uckfield regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Uckfield with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Uckfield. This should include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Rix & Kay Solicitors Llp, The Courtyard, River Way, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1SL
  • Dawson Hart Solicitors Limited, The Old Grammar School, Church Street, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1BH
  • Juliet Bellis & Co, Isfield Place, Isfield, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5XR

Planning law solicitors in Uckfield regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Uckfield practicing in planning law. This should include advice on compulsory purchases in Uckfield
  • Rix & Kay Solicitors Llp, The Courtyard, River Way, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1SL
  • Dawson Hart Solicitors Limited, The Old Grammar School, Church Street, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1BH

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

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