My friend's brother is a conveyancing practitioner. I hope that I'll be able to get mate’s rates for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what level of fees would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Uckfield?
Do contrast pricing. Do use our comparison tool on this page. You will notice that fees do vary but the service one can expect differ between property lawyers as is the case with most professions.
I have 7378 less than 75 years remaining on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Uckfield. Conveyancing solicitors on the Tesco Bank panel can deal with such extensions right?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are securing a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 24/9/2025 the requirements read as follows :
Me and my brother own a semi-detached Victorian property in Uckfield. Conveyancing lawyer represented me and The Mortgage Works. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw a couple of entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold with the matching address. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??
You need to read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Uckfield and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also enquire as to the position with your conveyancing practitioner who completed the work.
How does conveyancing in Uckfield differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Uckfield contact us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is completed. This is because builders in Uckfield typically purchase the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Uckfield or who has acted in the same development.
Am I better off to appoint a Uckfield conveyancing lawyer who is local to the property I am purchasing? We have a good friend who can perform the legal work however they are based 200miles away.
The benefit of a local Uckfield conveyancing firm is that you can drop in to sign documents, deliver your ID and apply pressure on them where appropriate. They will also have local insight which is a plus. That being said nothing is more important than finding someone that will do a good and efficient job. If you know people who instructed your friend and on the whole were impressed that must outweigh using an unknown Uckfield conveyancing lawyer just because they are round the corner.