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  • 1 You can gain comfort when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Saltdean 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.
  • 2 Saltdean lawyers work in conjunction with Saltdean estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 3 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these organisations are often located many miles away with little understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Saltdean
  • 4 Our site offers most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory service identifying lender approved law practices conducting conveyancing in Saltdean regulated and authorised by the SRA or CLC.
  • 5 Chances are that the other side’s conveyancers are based in Saltdean - if so both parties are likely to be on good working terms

Examples of recent conveyancing in Saltdean since January 2025*

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Sale

of detached residence property, Downland Road, BN2 6DL completing on 23/01/2025 at a price of £550,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

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Purchase

of flat Bristol Road BN2 1AP, sold for £330,000. Leasehold conveyancing legalities included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, preparing statement detailing charges

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Disposal

of semi-detached premises, Bevendean Crescent, BN2 4RA completing on 22/01/2025 at a price of £250,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

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Conveyance

of apartment Shanklin Road BN2 3LP, at a price of £245,000. Leasehold conveyancing legalities included: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Saltdean

My fiancee and I are acquiring our first house. Our lawyer has messagedto enquire if we would like to order extra conveyancing searches. We are really unsure what's appropriate for conveyancing in Saltdean

The type of Saltdean conveyancing searches should be triggered based primarily on the premises, the location, the likelihood of any of these risks, your familiarity of the area and risks, your overall attitude to risk. What matters is that you adequately appreciate what information the searches could give you. You may then decide if you consider that you need that search. Where you are unsure, ask your lawyer to advise.

What is the best way to investigate if the solicitor handling my conveyancing in Saltdean is on the mortgage lender’sapproved panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for Aldermore thus paying £175.00 in supplemental legal fees.

Feel free to make use of the find a lender approved solicitor tool on this web page. Pick the mortgage company and type ‘Saltdean’ or your location and you will be presented with numerous conveyancers based in Saltdean or nearest you.

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Saltdean before instructing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor has said that some banks may refuse to grant a mortgage on this type of property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Saltdean. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Saltdean to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

What does commercial conveyancing in Saltdean cover?

Commercial conveyancing in Saltdean incorporates a wide array of advice, given by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. For instance, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the transfer of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of leases.

Am I best advised to choose a Saltdean conveyancing solicitor based in the area that I am purchasing? We have a good friend who can execute the legal work however they are based a couple of hundredmiles drive away.

The benefit of a high street Saltdean conveyancing firm is that you can pop in to execute paperwork, hand in your identification documents and pester them where appropriate. They will also have local knowledge which is a benefit. However it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If other friends have instructed your friend and on the whole were happy that should outweigh using an unfamiliar Saltdean conveyancing solicitor just because they are based in the area.

I today plan to offer on a house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a great price which is making it all the more appealing. I have just found out that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are issues buying a house with a leasehold title in Saltdean. Conveyancing advisers have not yet been appointed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Saltdean are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in Saltdean in which case you should be shopping around for a Saltdean conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in advising on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions for example obtaining the freeholder’spermission to carry out changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the property is part of an estate. Your solicitor should report to you on the legal implications.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Saltdean regulated by the SRA

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

  • Sherwood Solicitors, The Little Globe, 153 Edward Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0JG
  • Burt Brill & Cardens Limited, 30 Old Steine, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1FL
  • James Mead, 61 Hanover Terrace, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 9SP
  • Fitzhugh Gates, 3 Pavilion Parade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1RY
  • Edward Harte Llp, 6 Pavilion Parade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1RA

Planning law solicitors in Saltdean regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Saltdean with expertise in planning law. This may include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Mayo Wynne Baxter Llp, Century House, 15-19 Dyke Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3FE

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Saltdean?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding purchasing and selling property and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales not just Saltdean. If instructing a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you should:
  • Enjoy the benefit of an honest and lawful service.
  • Be supplied with a high standard of legal services.
  • Enjoy the benefit of your conveyancing dealt with using care, skill and legal know-how.
  • Receive a high standard of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your individual needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Be supplied with a speedy, impartial and comprehensive service if making a complaint about your conveyancing in Saltdean about your conveyancing in Saltdean.

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

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