Conveyancing in East Grinstead
Conveyancing describes the work a solicitor does to transfer the legal title of a property from a seller to a buyer. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in East Grinstead, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped East Grinstead and Mid Sussex clients with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Other areas covered: Crowborough, Edenbridge, Gatwick and Worthing
Buying property in East Grinstead
A town in West Sussex, East Grinstead is known for its historic High Street and the nearby Ashdown Forest. Popular residential areas include Felbridge and Dormans Park. East Grinstead has a railway station, providing links to London and Brighton. East Grinstead has a population of approximately 27,000.
Council Tax in East Grinstead (2023/24)
East Grinstead is in Mid Sussex District Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,425.87 |
| B | £1,663.51 |
| C | £1,901.15 |
| D | £2,138.80 |
| E | £2,614.09 |
| F | £3,089.38 |
| G | £3,564.67 |
| H | £4,277.60 |
What will my East Grinstead solicitor do?
A conveyancer oversees all post-offer aspects of purchasing a house or flat, and helps you with the legal aspect of the transaction. They will order property searches, raise questions for the seller's solicitor, review the lease (if applicable) and ensure that post-purchase requirements, like HMLR registration and paying Stamp Duty, are completed.
In addition to standard searches, East Grinstead conveyancing solicitors would also undertake searches for flood risk.
Are you buying a property with a mortgage?
If you are getting a mortgage, your solicitor will also need to act for the mortgage lender.
Your transaction could take significantly longer to complete and cost more if your solicitor is not on your lender's panel.
Over 100 banks and building societies have approved our chosen partner solicitors, so we can help you complete your East Grinstead transaction without delay.
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We have also helped home movers in East Grinstead with the conveyancing for:
When purchasing a flat or house in a conservation area, your solicitor will need to check for restrictions on how you can use the flat or house, e.g. planning restrictions or restrictions on animal ownership. Conservation areas in East Grinstead and the Mid Sussex local authority include:Conservation areas
There are more than half a million listed properties across the country, 1,099 of which are in Mid Sussex District Council. Listed buildings and properties in and around East Grinstead include: Buying and owning a listed building can be a lot more complicated. Our specialist panel of solicitors will advise you on the additional legal obligations your planned listed building purchase will entail. Examples include regular upkeep, required consent for any alterations and public access to certain areas. Read more:Listed buildings
New Build
The conveyancing for buying a new build in East Grinstead is often complex.
An experienced solicitor in East Grinstead will need to be qualified to handle things like checking the suitability of new build insurance, dealing with incomplete service connection agreements and working with warranty providers such as NHBC Buildmark, Advantage and Ark Residential.
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Leasehold property
The vast majority of flats are leasehold. Purchasing leasehold property will usually take more time than freehold property because there is more work involved.
Varied factors, such as out-of-date contact information for the freeholder or slow delivery of managing agents' documents, can lead to serious delays.
Completely Moved's team of leasehold specialists look after hundreds of leasehold clients every month. With specialist expertise there should be far fewer delays.
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Selling property in East Grinstead
When you're looking to sell property in East Grinstead, you can expect your solicitor to first assemble all essential documents, including title deeds and property information forms.
Their duties entail addressing snags like lack of conservation area consent and answering the buyer's solicitor's questions.Your solicitor will coordinate with all parties, including agents, lenders and landlords, to help ensure the move is completed without incident.
What do I need to know if selling a leasehold property in East Grinstead?
The legal work for a leasehold flat is much more complex compared to a freehold house.
The complex nature of leasehold property means that conveyancing solicitors in East Grinstead must carry out additional tasks, including getting the latest service charge and ground rent statement, through to details of historical insurance claims.
To reduce leasehold-related delays, It is highly recommended that you instruct a solicitor as soon as the decision is made to sell.
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Remortgage conveyancing
The current Bank of England base rate is 4.5% (20 June, 2025)
Before you instruct, you should confirm that your remortgage solicitor is able to act for your bank or building society.
We work with solicitors who can work with 99% of all lenders. Whether you are changing to a standard variable rate mortgage with Yorkshire Building Society or moving to a 10-year tracker rate with Buckinghamshire Building Society, we can help you.
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Transferring Equity in East Grinstead
Whether you are tax planning for the future, gifting a share of a property or adding a new partner, a transfer of equity is required. Your conveyancer will handle all the required documentation for a fixed fee.
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How much are solicitors' conveyancing fees in East Grinstead?
When you are comparing quotes, it isn't always easy to be certain you are comparing like to like.
Conveyancing legal fees
Your conveyancing solicitor's quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you'll pay when your transaction completes. Conveyancing fees are paid to your solicitor or conveyancer for the legal services they provide during your property transaction.
Disbursements (costs payable to third parties)
Disbursements are third-party expenses incurred during the purchase, sale or other conveyancing transaction. Examples of disbursements include Stamp Duty and property searches.
Read the terms and conditions
Some solicitors' quotes set out additional charges in their terms and conditions. This can mean an inflated final bill. Double-check for additional fees or charges, when you compare conveyancing quotes.
