I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and have to leave my let out flat in Brighton by 18/2/2026. Conveyancing for my house purchase is underway. Can I complete in 4 weeks as I wish to avoid having to find short term accommodation?
Generally one should not give notice on a rental until you have exchanged. If you have not already done so, speak to your conveyancer and request that they cajole the other solicitors, try to a target completion date that all parties will aim towards
Will our solicitor be asking questions concerning flooding during the conveyancing in Brighton.
Flooding is a growing risk for conveyancers specialising in conveyancing in Brighton. There are those who purchase a property in Brighton, fully expectant that at some time, it may be flooded. However, leaving to one side the physical destruction, if a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, suitable building insurance, or dispose of the premises. There are steps that can be taken as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the purchaser.
Solicitors are not best placed to impart advice on flood risk, however there are a number of checks that may be undertaken by the purchaser or on a buyer’s behalf which should give them a better appreciation of the risks in Brighton. The standard property information forms sent to a buyer’s lawyer (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) includes a standard question of the seller to determine if the property has suffered from flooding. In the event that flooding has previously occurred which is not notified by the seller, then a purchaser may issue a legal claim for losses as a result of such an incorrect answer. The buyer’s conveyancers should also order an enviro report. This will reveal whether there is a recorded flood risk. If so, more detailed inquiries will need to be initiated.
I am buying a new build apartment in Brighton. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.
Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Brighton
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Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.
I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Brighton before retaining lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor advised that some banks may not give a loan on a flying freehold premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Nationwide. If you call us we can check with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Brighton. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Brighton especially if they are familiar with such properties in Brighton.
Hoping to buy a property located in Brighton and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Brighton. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Brighton area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?
Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Brighton. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found
I need to assess quotes for conveyancing in Brighton from various property lawyer and choose one. Am I right to tell them to sit tight until I a suitable flat to buy.
You should only get your solicitor to commence work and order searches after the offer has been agreed to on the property particularly as Brighton conveyancing searches are a couple of hundred pounds.