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Cheap conveyancing in Crawley Down does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

Logical reasons to use our service to help you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Crawley Down

  • 1 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor in the main means that you will receive a more bespoke service. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in appointing a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.
  • 2 Personal touch together with pure property expertise are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Crawley Down property deals can be made a lot more protracted as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with strive to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 3 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Crawley Down 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.
  • 4 Crawley Down property lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Crawley Down conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction
  • 5 Crawley Down property lawyers have a crucial edge when it comes to Crawley Down conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can impact your home move

Examples of recent conveyancing in Crawley Down since December 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Crawley Down

All was ready to complete my purchase in Crawley Down next Thursday. My lawyer now wants me to supply her with evidence of content and building insurance for the property as he says that he has to check this in his capacity as lawyer for the bank. What risks does the bank expect the insurance to cover?

Any lawyer on acting for banks would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions. These requirements are not unique to conveyancing in Crawley Down.

How up to date is your search tool for Crawley Down conveyancing solicitors on the Aldermore conveyancing panel? Do Aldermore send you an updated list?

Crawley Down conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Aldermore conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Aldermore directly.

I am buying a garden flat in Crawley Down. How practical is it for me to do the conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Crawley Down you will have to appoint a solicitor on your bank's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Crawley Down.

Is it necessary to take out insurance to protect me from financial exposure to chancel repairs when purchasing a property in Crawley Down?

Unless a previous purchase of the property took place after 12 October 2013 you may expect solicitors handling conveyancing in Crawley Down to continue to recommend a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.

About to purchase a new build flat in Crawley Down. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Crawley Down

    Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a ground for flat up to £195,000 and identified one close by in Crawley Down I like with open areas and transport links in the vicinity, however it only has 51 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Crawley Down for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a lease with such few years left?

If you need a mortgage that many years may be an issue. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the premises for at least 2 years you may ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor concerning this.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Crawley Down

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Crawley Down specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Waughs, Clarendon House, Judges Terrace, High Street, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3AD
  • Mason & Beer, 6 High Street, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3AP
  • 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

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Crawley Down regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Crawley Down with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Crawley Down. This will likely include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Waughs, Clarendon House, Judges Terrace, High Street, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3AD
  • Mason & Beer, 6 High Street, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3AP
  • 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

Planning law solicitors in Crawley Down regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Crawley Down practicing in planning law. This may include advice on planning applications and appeals
  • Burstow Law Solicitors, The Cottage, Rookery Lane, Smallfield, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9BD
  • 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

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

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