Are the Brighton conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the HSBC conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by HSBC?
Brighton conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the HSBC conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from HSBC directly.
I had intended to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Brighton for our house move. Our financial adviser has since notified us that our mortgage company The Mortgage Works won't deal with them. Why is this not regarded as unfair competition?
Mortgage Companies on the whole imposes restrictions either the category or the amount of conveyancing firms on their panel. Typical examples of such restriction(s) being that a firm must have two or more partners. In addition to restricting the profile of firm, a few banks have reduced the number of firms they permit to represent them. Be aware that The Mortgage Works have no responsibility for the quality of advice provided by any member of The Mortgage Works Conveyancer Panel. Mortgage fraud was a primary driver in the reduction of solicitor panels since 2008 even though there remains differing opinions about the extent of solicitor engagement in some of that fraud. Data from the Land Registry reveal that plenty of law firms, including some in or near Brighton only execute one or two conveyances per annum.
I am helping my sister sell her flat in Brighton. Does the solicitor arrange an energy assessment or should I organise this?
After the demise of Home Packs, energy assessments was retained a mandatory element of moving house. An energy assessment must be commissioned before the property is placed on the market. This is not as aspect of the sale process that conveyancers ordinarily organise. If you are instructing a Brighton conveyancing practitioner they might be willing to arrange energy performance certificates given their relationships with reputable local accredited person
I am selling my house. I had a double glazing fitted in February 2008, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's lender, Bank of Ireland are being problematic. The Brighton solicitor who is on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel is recommending indemnity insurance as a solution but Bank of Ireland are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Bank of Ireland have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?
It is probably the case that Bank of Ireland have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Bank of Ireland may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.
I had an offer accepted on a house in Brighton on 9/1/2025, valuation was booked five days after, received a clean bill of health. Property lawyer appointed, so the only thing outstanding was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to UBS and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the UBS conveyancing panel. Can the lender hold off the offer?
A lender would not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for UBS to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the UBS conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that may affect a commercial land in Brighton?
Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Brighton will conduct a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers invest in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Brighton. The report provides definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Brighton.
For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Brighton it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately can result in delays to Brighton commercial conveyancing deals as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not carried out for domestic conveyancing in Brighton.
Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Brighton. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 conveyancing.
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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The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.
What advice can you give us when it comes to appointing a Brighton conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?
When appointing a property lawyer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Brighton conveyancing practice) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you talk with two or three firms including non Brighton conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be helpful:
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What are the costs for lease extension work? How familiar is the practice with lease extension legislation?
I acquired a leasehold flat in Brighton, conveyancing having been completed August 2000. How much will my lease extension cost? Comparable properties in Brighton with over 90 years remaining are worth £201,000. The ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease ends on 21st October 2089
With just 64 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to range between £14,300 and £16,400 as well as professional fees.
The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply the actual costs in the absence of detailed due diligence. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.