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

Lewes Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Percentage of leasehold conveyancing purchases in Lewes is 20% where there is a share in the management company or freehold company
  • 2 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £540
  • 3 99 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Lewes
  • 4 Average time frame of 47 days for registration of title in Lewes
  • 5 Median Service Charge Retention of £250.00

Examples of recent conveyancing in Lewes since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Lewes

Why would I appoint a Lewes conveyancing firm given that web based alternatives are cheap by comparison?

Its a good idea to shop around for conveyancing costs in Lewes and you should seek an affordable quote but don’t expend your energy scouring the internet for the lowest priced Lewes conveyancer. Identifying the right conveyancer can be the distinction between a smooth and a frustrating move. You need to ensure that you have expert advice from a specialist solicitor. Emails can't replace a telephone call and can never replicate a face to face appointment. The firms that we work with will find you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor who can handle your conveyancing from from the outset to completion, giving the sort of personalised service that you are unlikely to received from an online conveyancer. He or She will keep you updated on any developments and keep you informed. Should you need to phone the office you will know who you need to speak to and we'll endeavour to make sure that you are kept fully informed.

Our lawyer has identified a a legal deficiency with the lease for the property we are buying in Lewes. The seller’s lawyers have offered defective title insurance as a workaround. We are content with insurance and will pay for it. Our property lawyer has advised that he must ensure that the mortgage company is happy with this solution. Are we the client or is the mortgage company ?

Notwithstanding that you have a mortgage offer from the lender does not mean to say that the property will meet their specifications for the purposes of a mortgage. Your lawyer has to ensure that the lease has to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook requirements. You and the lender are the client. The appropriate lender specifications must be adhered to.

What will a local search tell me concerning the house I am purchasing in Lewes?

Lewes conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations such as Xpress Legal The local search is essential in every Lewes conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any unpleasant once you have moved into your property. The search will supply information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic areas.

I have justbecome aware that Arc property Solicitors have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Lewes for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 9 months ago. How can I check that the property is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?

The easiest way to see if the property is registered to you, you can make 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 Lewes conveyancing specialists.

In scouring the world wide web for the term cheap conveyancing in Lewes it brings up many solicitorslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable property lawyer for my move?

The preferential method of finding a suitable conveyancer is through a personal referral, so enquire of friends and those you trust who have acquired a property in Lewes or a respected estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Lewes differ, so it's a good idea to secure a minimum of four quotes from varying types of property lawyers. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.

I have recently realised that I have 68 years remaining on my lease in Lewes. I need to extend my lease but my landlord is missing. What should I do?

On the basis that you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be granted an extra 90 years by the magistrate. However, you will be required to prove that you have used your best endeavours to find the landlord. For most situations a specialist would be helpful to try and locate and prepare a report to be accepted by the court as proof that the landlord is indeed missing. It is wise to seek advice from a conveyancer in relation to devolving into the landlord’s absence and the application to the County Court overseeing Lewes.

I am the registered owner of a ground floor flat in Lewes, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Comparable flats in Lewes with an extended lease are worth £195,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 invoiced annually. The lease ends on 21st October 2088

With 63 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £16,200 and £18,600 as well as professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed investigations. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward based on this information before getting professional advice.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Lewes regulated by the SRA

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

  • Juliet Bellis & Co, Isfield Place, Isfield, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5XR
  • Adams & Remers Llp, Trinity House, School Hill, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2NN
  • Lewes Smith, Albion House, Albion Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2NF
  • Astburys, Lewes House, 32 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2LU
  • Chrismas Ogden Solicitors Limited, Howard Cottage, Broomans Lane, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2LT

Planning law solicitors in Lewes regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Lewes with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • 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

Lewes commercial property solicitors draw on a full range of commercial expertise offering advice on numerous issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Comprehensive advice on planning issues Drafting and approving option agreements Notices received in respect of alleged breaches of lease Buying, selling and leasing land for registered charities Development, including options, overage agreements, JCT building contracts Property realisations and advice for insolvency practitioners

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

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