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Main reasons to let us assist you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Lindfield

  • 1 Lindfield solicitors work in partnership with Lindfield estate agents, property finders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is offered to buyers and sellers every step of the way, offering all the advice and support you need
  • 2 There is a distinct possibility the the lawyers for the other party have offices in Lindfield - if so sets of solicitors will be less confrontational
  • 3 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor usually results in a more personalised service. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, your matter is handled by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 You can rest easier when choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Lindfield has a number to select from, but for a truly dependable and reliable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 5 Solicitor conveyancing firms have extremely good personal connections with Lindfield selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Lindfield since December 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Lindfield

It has come to my attention via my IFA that my Lindfield the law firm I have appointed is not on the lender Conveyancing panel. What can I do to be certain that this is indeed the case?

Your first step should be to call your Lindfield conveyancer. You lawyer should notify you what has happened. If they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the approved list of lawyers for your lender.

Can you vouch for a Coventry Building Society allowed Lindfield conveyancing conveyancer that can complete within 10 days? Am I best advised to choose a local Lindfield firm or a factory type firm?

We can recommend some very good Lindfield conveyancing firms. Another option is to visit the main road in Lindfield. Go in to a couple of law practices and ask to see a conveyancing solicitor for a fee estimate. Discuss your time frames together with the reasons and get a commitment on your deadline. Appoint the lawyer that you are most comfortable with.

It is 10 years ago since I acquired my house in Lindfield. Conveyancing solicitors have just been appointed on the sale but I am unable to locate my deeds. Is this a major issue?

Don’t worry too much. Firstly the deeds may be kept by the mortgage company or they may be in the possession of the conveyancers who handled the purchase. Secondly in most cases the land will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to prove you own the property by your conveyancing solicitors acquiring up to date copy of the land registers. The vast majority of conveyancing in Lindfield involves registered property but in the rare situation where your home is unregistered it is more problematic but is not insurmountable.

Having invested time reviewing moneysavingexpert.com for a high-quality solicitor in Lindfield, most say that I should look for a CQS assured solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?

Lindfield Conveyancing Quality Scheme law firms have achieved accreditation under the Law Society's Scheme (CQS) The Law Society created CQS to promote high standards in the home moving process. CQS enables consumers to identify solicitor firms who provide a quality residential conveyancing. Lindfield is one of the many areas in England and Wales in which accredited firms have offices. The conveyancing scheme obliges practices to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-certification, random audits and yearly assessments in order to maintain CQS status. It is available to solicitors and not licensed conveyancers and has the support of the Legal Ombudsman.

I’m about to sell my basement flat in Lindfield. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed, however I have recently had a half-yearly maintenance charge invoice – Do I pay up?

The sensible thing to do is pay the invoice as normal given that all ground rent and service invoices will be apportioned as part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you will be reimbursed by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process.

I acquired a 1st floor flat in Lindfield, conveyancing was carried out August 2001. How much will my lease extension cost? Comparable flats in Lindfield with over 90 years remaining are worth £211,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 invoiced annually. The lease terminates on 21st October 2091

With 67 years unexpired the likely cost is going to be between £10,500 and £12,000 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of detailed due diligence. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.

I am thinking of instructing a web based conveyancer ahead of a Lindfield conveyancing firm. Am I making a mistake?

Advantages do exist in being able to visit a local Lindfield conveyancing solicitor such as

  • signing documents and and when necessary
  • often being able to speak to someone face-to-face can make a huge difference, particularly for more complex conveyancing
  • the ability to raise concerns if matters need to addressed

When analysing estimates, look out for hidden extras. The majority decent Lindfield high street solicitors give an all-inclusive price. Often online companies appear to offer discounted prices, but have hidden 'extras' in the fine print.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Lindfield regulated by the SRA

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

  • Waugh & Co, 3 Heath Square, Boltro Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1BD
  • Parfitt Cresswell 'trading As Colemans', Paddockhall Chambers, Paddockhall Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1HF
  • Mulcare Jenkins Solicitors, 5a Muster Green, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4AP
  • Rohan Solicitors Llp, Aviation House, 1-7 Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4DZ
  • Whetham & Green, 54 Crescent Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8EQ

Planning law solicitors in Lindfield regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

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

Home buying in Lindfield is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drafting contract and associated papers
  • Supplying draft papers to the conveyancing practitioner retained by the purchaser
  • Negotiating contracts and answering further enquires from the purchaser’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Agreeing the transfer document
  • Replying to requisitions submitted by the purchaser’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Receiving sale proceeds and transferring funds to the vendor, the estate agent and paying off the home loan (where relevant)

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

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