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You can try and find the cheapest conveyancing solicitors in West Sussex but be careful as you may get what you pay for.

Top 5 reasons to let us assist you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in West Sussex

  • 1 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s solicitors are located in West Sussex - if so sets of conveyancers are likely to have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 2 Peace of mind comes when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. West Sussex has a number to choose from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 3 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in West Sussex is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 4 Regardless alternative on-line conveyancers inform you it just might be necessary to attend your solicitor to execute legal papers. Too many 3rd parties are already engaged in a homemove without needing to add the postman into the mix.
  • 5 Personal touch and a wealth of expertise are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. West Sussex property deals can be made a lot more complicated because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with strive to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in West Sussex since January 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in West Sussex

I have an AIP. The bank mentioned the loan came with free conveyancing. Is the implication that I have to instruct their panel lawyer as I would prefer to instruct a West Sussex based conveyancing firm?

You should check but the the likelihood is that appoint one of their panel conveyancers if you take up the "fee-free" incentive. Contact the bank and see if they offer you a cash alternative. Some mortgage companies have previously offered a £250 cashback as an alternative in which case that money can go towards the cost for your conveyancing solicitor near West Sussex.

The deeds to our house are lost. The solicitors who dealt with the conveyancing in West Sussex 10 years ago have long since closed. What are my options?

In today’s world there are duplicates made of almost everything, and your conveyancer will be aware exactly where to find all the appropriate paperwork so you can purchase or sell your property without any difficulty. Where duplicates can’t be found, your solicitor can put in place insurance or indemnities against possible claims on your premises.

I opted to have a survey completed on a property in West Sussex in advance of appointing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. Our surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may refuse to give a loan on a flying freehold property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Nationwide. If you contact us we can investigate further via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in West Sussex. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in West Sussex especially if they are accustomed to such properties in West Sussex.

Is it possible to change firm as I need to select one who is on the Nottingham Building Society conveyancing list. I had appointed a local conveyancing solicitor in West Sussex five minutes from me but she is not approved by Nottingham Building Society

It would be our pleasure to help you find a conveyancing solicitor in West Sussex on the Nottingham Building Society panel. Please note that the conveyancers that we work with do not pay us a referral fee if you instruct them and are under regulation of the Solicitors Regulation Authority who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in West Sussex. In utilising the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this page, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in West Sussex.

My cousin has suggested that I instruct his conveyancers in West Sussex. Should I find my own conveyancer?

There are no two ways about it it’s preferable to select a conveyancing lawyer is to get feedback from friends or relatives who have previously instructed the conveyancer you're contemplating using.

I'm selling a flat in West Sussex. I have found my conveyancer's company on the CLC list, but I can't see my lawyer's name as listed on the regulator's website. Should I be concerned?

Not all staff in the practice must be listed by the regulator. Provided there is a manager qualified to 'oversee' the conveyancing, the actual day-to-day activity can be undertaken by unqualified staff.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in West Sussex regulated by the SRA

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

  • Coopers Solicitors, 10 Marshall Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 0ES

Domestic conveyancing in West Sussex almost always comprises the following:

  • Property lawyer instructed by the owners once the offer has been accepted
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drafting contract and related documents
  • Supplying draft papers to the solicitor acting for the buyer
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and answering additional questions from the buyer’s solicitor
  • Finalising the transfer deed
  • Replying to requisitions submitted by the purchaser’s solicitor
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and wiring funds to the owner, the estate agent and other relevant parties (where relevant)

West Sussex commercial property solicitors draw on a full range of commercial expertise offering advice on numerous aspects of commercial property law

    complex procedures concerning renewal, rent reviews, dilapidations and the many obligations encountered by Landlords and Tenants of commercial premises Telecommunications and broadcast mast sites Compulsory land purchase Lease renewals and variations Property realisations and advice for insolvency practitioners Subletting, licences and sharing occupation

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

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