Conveyancing in Newhaven
Conveyancing is the legal process a solicitor follows to ensures the proper transfer of property from one owner to another. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Newhaven, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Newhaven and throughout Lewes with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Buying property in Newhaven
A town in East Sussex, Newhaven is known for its working port, Newhaven Fort, and its ferry service to Dieppe, France. It has a railway station, providing links to Brighton and Lewes. The town has a population of approximately 12,000.
Council Tax in Newhaven (2023/24)
Newhaven is in Lewes District Council.
Band | Amount |
---|---|
A | £1,592.11 |
B | £1,857.46 |
C | £2,122.82 |
D | £2,388.17 |
E | £2,918.87 |
F | £3,449.58 |
G | £3,980.28 |
H | £4,776.34 |
What do conveyancing solicitors do?
A conveyancer plays a key role after an offer has been accepted, and helps you with the legal aspect of buying a property. They will raise enquires of the seller, order property searches, review the contract of sale and fulfil post-completion formalities, including paying SDLT and HMLR registration.
In addition to standard searches, Newhaven conveyancing solicitors could also undertake flood risk checks and conservation area restrictions.
Buying a property with a mortgage?
When you buy a property with a mortgage, the bank arranging your mortgage must check the property meets their criteria for lending.
Acceptance on a lender's panel will mean your solicitor can represent the interests of your lender.
We work with conveyancers who can represent the vast majority of banks and building societies, helping to facilitate a faster completion for your purchase.
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Conveyancing for buying a property
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We can also assist home buyers in Newhaven with conveyancing for:
When buying a property in a Newhaven conservation area, your lawyer will need to check for potential planning issues, including inheritance of prior approvals or missing consents for replacement doors. Conservation areas in Newhaven and the Lewes local authority include:Buying in a conservation area
There are around 500,000 listed properties across the country - around 1,400 of which are in Lewes District Council. Newhaven listed buildings and properties include: Buying and owning a listed property is not for the faint-hearted. Our expert solicitor panel will help you understand what duties your ownership will impose. Examples include use of traditional methods and materials for maintenance, and required consent for landscaping. Read more:Listed buildings
Selling property in Newhaven
For the sale of a property in Newhaven, your conveyancing solicitor will arrange all the necessary documentation, such as the TA6 and TA10 property information forms and the draft contract.
A seller's solicitor's duties include responding to the buyer's solicitor's enquiries and addressing snags like a missing EIC.Your solicitor will also coordinate with all stakeholders, like agents, lenders and landlords, confirming that the sale of your property is completed successfully.
Does it take longer to sell a leasehold property?
Yes. The conveyancing for selling a leasehold property can result in long delays.
The buyer's solicitor must review several leasehold-related documents, such as three years' filed accounts for the property management. Typically, delays are due to the time needed by your solicitor to source this information.
Your solicitor should start this process before a buyer has even been found, as these details can take a long time to gather if the managing agent or landlord is slow or difficult to contact.
Read more:
Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage in Newhaven
The base interest rate is 4.5% (18 February, 2025)
Before you appoint a solicitor, you will need to check that your remortgage solicitor can act for your chosen lender.
Our partner panel solicitors are on the panels of almost all mortgage lenders. Whether you are switching to an equity release mortgage from Yorkshire Building Society or taking out a first time buyer mortgage from Hinckley and Rugby Building Society, we can help take care of the legal side.
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Find out if our panel solicitors can act for your lender
Get a remortgage conveyancing quote
Transferring Equity in Newhaven
If you want to restructure the ownership of a property, whether you are estate planning, buying out an ex-partner or transferring the ownership of a property (in part or in full) to your children, a transfer of equity is required.
Your lawyer will complete all the necessary paperwork for a fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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What are typical Newhaven conveyancing fees?
Getting an online quote for conveyancing takes moments - but understanding what is and isn't included in the quote can be challenging.
Legal fees
Conveyancing fees are paid to your conveyancer for the legal services they provide during your property transaction. The conveyancing quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.
Disbursements (costs payable to third parties)
The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, such as Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or a bank transfer fee.
Check for additional fees
Beware of hidden fees or extra charges, if you are comparing conveyancing quotes. Some solicitors' quotes include additional fees in the small print. This can mean a higher final bill.