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Reasons to use our Brighton conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Brighton 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.
  • 2 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Brighton regularly deal withlocal issues specific to Brighton and therefore you may benefit from better advice and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 3 This site is the first site offering you the facility to ensure that your property ownership legalities in Brighton will be conducted by a conveyancer on your lender’s member panel.
  • 4 Brighton solicitors are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 5 Brighton solicitors have a crucial advantage when it comes to Brighton conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will impact your sale or purchase

Examples of recent conveyancing in Brighton since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Brighton

I am hoping to receive a mortgage offer from Santander. I hope to instruct a Licensed Conveyancer in Brighton. Does the Santander Solicitor panel include Licensed Conveyancers?

The Santander approved solicitor list is, like many other lenders, represented by the CML or Building Society Association, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

What is your number one tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Brighton

We would encourage you not to base your choice on the lowest Brighton conveyancing fees. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in advance.

This question may be naive but I am wet behind the ears as a 1st time purchaser of a ground floor flat in Brighton. Do I receive the keys to the property on completion from my lawyer? If this is the case, I will find a local conveyancing solicitor in Brighton?

On the day of completion you will not be required to attend the conveyancers office in Brighton. Conveyancing lawyers for you will transfer the completion advance to the vendor’s lawyers, and once they have received this, you should be invited to receive the keys from the property Agents and move into your new home. Usually this occurs early afternoon.

We have a mortgage agreed in principle with Nationwide. Brighton conveyancing practitioners are appointed. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Nationwide?

Some lenders take longer than others. Have Nationwide conducted the survey? Have you advised Nationwide as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Nationwide conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

I used Action Conveyancing a few years ago for my conveyancing in Brighton. Now, I need the files but cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?

You should call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Brighton of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously hired, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I am looking for a ground for flat up to £305k and found one near me in Brighton I like with amenity areas and transport links in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 52 years on the lease. There is not much else in Brighton suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a lease with such few years left?

If you need a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term may be an issue. Discount the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the property for at least 2 years you can ask them to start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer regarding this matter.

How do I identify a Brighton law firm on the Birmingham Midshires conveyancing panel? I drive a motor bike and am willing to travel upto 20kilometers to meet the lawyer.

You can use the tool on this website. Please pick a lender and your location and you will see a number of Brighton conveyancing lawyers based on proximity. We have listed some Brighton conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can telephone them to verify whether they are on the Birmingham Midshires member panel

I am a negotiator for a reputable estate agency in Brighton where we have witnessed a few flat sales jeopardised as a result of short leases. I have been given inconsistent advice from local Brighton conveyancing solicitors. Could you shed some light as to whether the vendor of a flat can start the lease extension formalities for the purchaser on completion of the sale?

As long as the seller has owned the lease for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to start the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. This means that the buyer need not have to sit tight for 2 years for a lease extension. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment has to be done prior to, or simultaneously with completion of the sale.

Alternatively, it may be possible to extend the lease informally by agreement with the landlord either before or after the sale. If you are informally negotiating there are no rules and so you cannot insist on the landlord agreeing to grant an extension or transferring the benefit of an agreement to the purchaser.

Brighton Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Questions you should consider Prior to buying

    How is the lease structured? You should want to find out as much as you can concerning the company managing the building as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. Being a leasehold owner you are often at the mercy of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to practical matters such as the upkeep of the common parts. Don't be afraid to ask other people what they think of their service. Finally, find out the dates that the maintenance charges are due to the appropriate party and specifically what you get for your money. Does the lease have in excess of 80 years unexpired?

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Brighton regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Brighton practicing in commercial conveyancing in Brighton. This may include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Edward Harte Llp, 6 Pavilion Parade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1RA
  • Fitzhugh Gates, 3 Pavilion Parade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1RY
  • Odt Professional Limited, Pavilion View, 19 New Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1UF
  • Odt Consultancy Limited, Pavilion View, 19 New Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1UF
  • Bosley & Co, 5 Marlborough Place, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1UB

Planning law solicitors in Brighton regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Brighton with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including compulsory purchases in Brighton
  • Mayo Wynne Baxter Llp, Century House, 15-19 Dyke Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3FE
  • M S Page, 3 The Rise, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2PY

Domestic conveyancing in Brighton ordinarily involves the following:

  • Property lawyer instructed by the purchaser on acceptance of the offer
  • Checking the title unregistered or registered
  • Carrying out Brighton property searches for the title
  • Assessing draft contract and other documentation forwarded by the seller’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Submitting queries with the seller’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Negotiating the sale agreement
  • Analysing replies given by the vendor to pre-contract enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for the Transfer document
  • Guiding the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (where appropriate)
  • Drafting and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; reporting to the buyer on the contents of the contract pack, preliminary enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the purchase and the mortgage (where relevant) at the Land Registry.

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

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