As someone clueless as to conveyancing in Brighton what is the number one tip you can give me for the house moving process in Brighton

You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Brighton or throughout is an adversarial process. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there exists lots of room for confrontation between you and others involved in the transaction. For example, the seller, property agent and on occasion a bank. Appointing a lawyer for your conveyancing in Brighton an important selection as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONLY party in the process whose interest is to act in your legal interests and to protect you.

Every so often a third party with a vested interest may try and sway you that it is in your interests to do things their way. For instance, the property agent may claim to be helping by claiming that your solicitor is slow. Or your mortgage broker may tell you to do take action that is contrary to your conveyancers guidance. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties in the conveyancing process.

I am looking to buy a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in Brighton who is on the solicitor. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for in certain locations such as Brighton. We dont recommend any particular firm.

The deeds to our home are lost. The solicitors who dealt with the conveyancing in Brighton years ago no longer exist. Will I be able to sell the house?

Gone are the days when you need to have the physical official documentation to establish that you are the owner of your registered land or property, as the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.

How does conveyancing in Brighton differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Brighton come to us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is finished. This is because new home sellers in Brighton usually 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 conveyancers 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 Brighton or who has acted in the same development.

My husband and I are 3 weeks into a freehold purchase having been referred to a firm by the high street agent to do our conveyancing in Brighton. I am am very frustrated with the quality of service. Could you help me find new solicitors?

A lawyer would have to be really poor to suggest changing them. Has the mortgage been generated? In the event that it has you must advise them of the new contact details and ensure the offer are re-sent. Your conveyancer should be on the lenders approved list to avoid added costs and complications. That should be your first question of the new solicitors. Our search tool should assist you in finding a bank approved solicitor for your home move in Brighton