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Selecting the right solicitor is the most important decision when it comes to your Robertsbridge conveyancing

Reasons to use our Robertsbridge conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these organisations are often located many miles away with little understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Robertsbridge
  • 2 The Robertsbridge conveyancing firms that are identified are committed to supplying value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in Robertsbridge
  • 3 This site is the first site offering you the facility to check that your conveyancing in Robertsbridge will be carried out by a conveyancer on your bank authorised panel.
  • 4 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Robertsbridge is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 5 We are the UKs most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory service identifying mortgage company approved law firms carrying out conveyancing in Robertsbridge who are regulated by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Robertsbridge since November 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Robertsbridge

The sellers of the property we are purchasing have instructed a conveyancing solicitor in Robertsbridge who has insisted on a lock out agreement with a down payment 10k. Is it wise to enter into such agreements?

There are two main downsides with signing a lock out agreement (also referred to as a no-shop agreement) is that it can distract from making progress with the conveyancing transaction itself, so unless it requires little or no negotiation then it could transpire to be unhelpful. It is not strongly advocated amongst Robertsbridge conveyancing lawyers for this reason. A supplemental negative is the extent of the remedies available - a jilted purchaser should not expect to win injunctive relief to stop the owner selling to another buyer, so the only remedy available under the agreement will be the reimbursement of abortive costs and, in restricted circumstances, the extra payment of damages.

My lender has recommended solicitors on their panel based in Robertsbridge but I would rather instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Robertsbridge local to me. Are you able to assist?

The minority of Robertsbridge conveyancing solicitors are approved and listed on all banks conveyancing panel. Do make use of the above find an approved solicitor tool to find a Robertsbridge conveyancing firm on the on the bank panel.

I am purchasing a house and the lawyer has identified Chancel Repair for which the property could be liable because it falls into the area of such a church. He has suggested insurance. Is this strictly necessary for conveyancing in Robertsbridge

Unless a prior purchase of the house completed post 12 October 2013 you could take it that solicitors delivering conveyancing in Robertsbridge to continue to suggest a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

The deeds to my property can not be found. The conveyancers who dealt with the conveyancing in Robertsbridge 10 years ago are no longer around. Will I be able to sell the house?

Gone are the days when you need to have the physical original deeds to establish that you are the registered proprietor of land or property, as the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Robertsbridge. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Robertsbridge

    Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified.

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Robertsbridge ahead of retaining lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. The surveyor advised that some mortgage companies tend refuse to issue a mortgage on such a home.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements from Halifax. If you call us we can check with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Robertsbridge. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Robertsbridge to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Robertsbridge regulated by the SRA

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

  • Wykeham-hurford Sheppard & Son Ltd, 6 High Street, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AE

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Robertsbridge regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Robertsbridge with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Robertsbridge. This could include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Crookeslaw Solicitors, 16 Sunnybank, The Mount, Flimwell, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 7QR
  • Wykeham-hurford Sheppard & Son Ltd, 6 High Street, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AE

Typically, Robertsbridge conveyancing for a purchase has some of the following tasks

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Examining the title to the property
  • Carrying out Robertsbridge searches for the property
  • Considering the draft contract and other documentation received from the seller’s lawyer
  • Submitting queries with the owner’s lawyer
  • Agreeing the wording of the sale agreement
  • Examining replies supplied by the owner to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (if applicable)
  • Preparing and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the change in ownership and the home loan (where applicable) 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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