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Hassocks Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Percentage of cases in Hassocks that are buy to let is 9%
  • 2 Average time from start to moving day was 74 days for conveyancing in Hassocks
  • 3 Average Stamp Duty Payable for last year was £22,110
  • 4 Average time frame of 16 days for registration of title in Hassocks
  • 5 94% freehold and 6% leasehold conveyancing in Hassocks for last year

Examples of recent conveyancing in Hassocks since November 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Hassocks

My previous solicitor has sent a quote for £1700 for no sale no fee conveyancing in Hassocks. I am hoping to downsize from a purpose built property for £275,000. Is this expensive? Is it above what I should be paying for conveyancing in Hassocks?

The estimate does seem marginally overpriced. If you shop around you could shave off some of the expense by as much as £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, you mightlive to rue opting for an an untested conveyancer. Don't forget to be sure that the firm can act for your lender. You can use our comparison tool to get a quote a Hassocks conveyancing practice on the lender’s approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Hassocks.

At what point can the exchange of contracts occur in purchase conveyancing in Hassocks and am I required to attend the solicitors office?

Where you are in close proximity to our conveyancing solicitors in Hassocks you are invited in to sign documents. That being said, the firms we work with offer countrywide coverage for conveyancing and provide as equally comprehensive and professional a job for you when communicating with you by post or email. The signing of the sale agreement is not when everything is set in stone. Signing on the dotted line is necessary for the conveyancer to address the formalities when the time is right, which is ordinarily shortly after signing. The procedure is is usually a five minute process, although where a long "chain" is in the mix, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Hassocks)to be in the office at the appropriate time.

Do the Building Society Association intend to launch a online directory to to identify law firms on the Melton Mowbray Building Society conveyancing panel for instance in Hassocks?

We would not expect to be advised of any intention on the part of the BSA to promote such a tool.

Do I choose a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Hassocks?

There are many registered licenced Conveyancers in Hassocks and Solicitor firms in Hassocks to choose from We would stress that the two are supervised by regulatory bodies with both specialising in the legal aspects of transferring property. Both can conduct associated property related work such as remortgage conveyancing, lease extensions and transfer of equity conveyancing.

Are all Hassocks Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing list of approved firms?

Some major lenders now utilise the accreditation scheme as the kick off point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS membership however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to join their panels.

My wife and I have organised the release of further funds on our home loan from Aldermore as we intend to conduct renovations to our property in Hassocks. Are we obliged to choose a bricks and mortar Hassocks solicitor on the Aldermore conveyancing panel to handle the legals?

Aldermore don't usually instruct firms on their approved list of lawyers to handle the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Aldermore conveyancing panel.

We are buying a property and the lawyer has raised the issue of Chancel Repair to which the house could be liable given it’s proximity to the area of such a church. He has mentioned insurance. Is this really necessary for conveyancing in Hassocks

Unless a prior purchase of the property completed post 12 October 2013 you may expect solicitors carrying out conveyancing in Hassocks to remain encouraging a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Hassocks. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Hassocks

    Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? 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.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Hassocks regulated by the SRA

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

  • Castles, 118 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 9PX
  • Stevens Son And Pope, Jubilee House, 56-58 Church Walk, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9AN
  • 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

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Hassocks

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Hassocks with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • 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

Planning law solicitors in Hassocks regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Hassocks specialising in planning law. This may include advice on compulsory purchases in Hassocks
  • Rohan Solicitors Llp, Aviation House, 1-7 Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4DZ
  • Parfitt Cresswell 'trading As Colemans', Paddockhall Chambers, Paddockhall Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1HF

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

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