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Reasons to use our Hassocks conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often based hundreds of kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Hassocks
  • 2 Solicitors accustomed to conveyancing in Hassocks have a grasp oflocal concerns specific to Hassocks and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and faster conveyancing.
  • 3 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor usually results in a more personal touch. Sometimes when dealing with a an online conveyancing factory, your transaction is dealt with by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.
  • 4 Hassocks solicitor are the linchpin to a successful Hassocks home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction
  • 5 Hassocks lawyers work in conjunction with Hassocks estate agents, house builders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is provided to clients every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept informed as to progress throughout

Examples of recent conveyancing in Hassocks since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Hassocks

Having been referred to your site we were going to appoint conveyancing solicitor in Hassocks recommended on your site but stumbled across alternative estimates on the internet appear less expensive – why is this?

There are lots of conveyancers offering at first sight what seems to be very low prices. We would encourage you to give due consideration as to how important this transaction is to you that want to be penny wise pound foolish in relation to the quality of the legal work. Many of them highlight a cheap fee to catch your eye but hide extra costs in the fine print..

How does conveyancing in Hassocks differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Hassocks contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is ready to move into. This is because developers in Hassocks tend to purchase the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Hassocks or who has acted in the same development.

I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £195,000 and identified one near me in Hassocks I like with amenity areas and station in the vicinity, the downside is that it only has 51 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Hassocks in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a short lease?

Should you need a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term will be problematic. Discount the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the property for at least 2 years you could ask them to start the process of the extension and pass 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 concerning this matter.

I'm converting the mortgage on my current home to a BTL loan with Coventry Building Society and intend to use the remaining equity towards further house. The area we are talking about is Hassocks. Will your lawyers be able to act for the two banks and link together the two deals?

Do use our comparison tool on this site to check that the solicitors are approved by both banks. On the basis that they are the conveyancer should be able to connect the two conveyancing matters but you should talk with you lawyer and communicate your desired outcome and needs.

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that seems to meet my requirements, at a great figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have since discovered that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Hassocks. Conveyancing advisers have are soon to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in Hassocks are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Hassocks so you should seriously consider looking for a Hassocks conveyancing practitioner and be sure that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions for example requiring the landlord’spermission to conduct alterations. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the house is located on an estate. Your conveyancer will advise you fully on all the issues.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Hassocks - A selection of Queries Prior to buying

    Make sure you find out if the the lease includes any unreasonable restrictions in the lease. For instance plenty of leases prohibit pets being allowed in in a block in Hassocks. If you love the apartmentin Hassocks however your cat can’t make the move with you then you will be faced hard choice. What restrictions are there in the Hassocks Lease? The best form of lease arrangement is where the freehold title is in the ownership of the leaseholders. In this scenario the lessees have being in charge if their destiny and even though a managing agent is often retained where it is bigger than a house conversion, the managing agent is directed by the tenants.

Your search tool is useful but there are many lawyers listed near Hassocks being on the lender conveyancing panel. It would be a lot more helpful if you could recommend a specific firm on the mortgage company approved panel?

We are not in the business of recommending one firm above another as the right Hassocks conveyancing solicitor for you depends on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a local firm with Hassocks knowledge or you might be looking for the low cost conveyancing. We recommend that you speak to 3 or 4 lawyers listed before you make your choice..

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Hassocks

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Hassocks specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • Castles, 118 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 9PX
  • Bennett Oakley Limited, 13 Mill Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8DN
  • Whetham & Green, 54 Crescent Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8EQ
  • Hennings Solicitors, 138 Old London Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8YA
  • Rohan Solicitors Llp, Aviation House, 1-7 Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4DZ

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Hassocks regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Hassocks with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Hassocks. This may include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Castles, 118 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 9PX
  • Bennett Oakley Limited, 13 Mill Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8DN
  • Whetham & Green, 54 Crescent Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8EQ
  • Sussex Law Limited, 45 Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8TA
  • Hennings Solicitors, 138 Old London Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8YA

Home buying conveyancing in Hassocks usually consists of the following:

  • Conveyancing practitioner instructed by the purchaser once the offer has been accepted
  • Investigating the title unregistered or registered
  • Carrying out Hassocks property searches with respect to the property
  • Reviewing draft contract and other documentation supplied by the owner’s conveyancer
  • Submitting enquiries with the owner’s conveyancer
  • Agreeing the wording of the purchase contract
  • Analysing replies supplied by the owner to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer document
  • Guiding the purchasing in respect of the loan offer: (where applicable)
  • Drawing up and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the buyer and the home loan (where relevant) at the HM Land Registry.

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

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