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  • 1 Patcham property lawyers work in partnership with Patcham estate agents, property finders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is provided to clients every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept informed as to progress throughout
  • 2 Regardless alternative companies say it just might be necessary to attend your conveyancer to execute legal papers. There are enough parties involved in a homemove without having to add Royal Mail into the equation.
  • 3 The Patcham conveyancing firms that we work with are committed to providing value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and remortgagors in Patcham
  • 4 Our site offers largest domestic conveyancing directory service identifying mortgage company approved property lawyers conducting conveyancing in Patcham regulated and authorised by the SRA or CLC.
  • 5 Excellent communication together with a wealth of experience are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Patcham property deals can become significantly more protracted because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed endeavour to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Patcham since December 2024*

Transfer

of semi-detached property, Church Hill, BN1 8YE completing on 07/01/2025 at a price of £439,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, setting up the completion formalities

Sale

of semi property, Mayfield Crescent, BN1 8HR completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £560,000. 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

Transfer

of semi residence, Friar Road, BN1 6NH completing on 06/01/2025 at a price of £942,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, ordering official copies of the title, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

Transfer

of semi property, Surrenden Park, BN1 6XA completing on 08/01/2025 at a price of £675,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Patcham

After reading mumsnet.com for a recommended solicitor in Patcham, many post that I must instruct a CQS accredited solicitor. What is CQS?

The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices issued by the Law Society. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: * the integrity of the senior responsible officer and other key conveyancing staff * the firm's adherence to good practice management standards * adherence to best practice conveyancing procedures via the scheme protocol the standard includes numerous companies who execute conveyancing in Patcham.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Patcham off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with UBS. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with UBS, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the UBS conveyancing panel.

Completion of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Patcham. Conveyancing was satisfactory but I would like to complain about the lender. How does one go about formally complaining?

Almost all lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Department at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are sorted out very quickly. If you feel the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service who will take matters further.

Leeds Building Society have agreed my mortgage in principle, my bid on a house in Patcham has been agreed to, what happens next?

The property agent will need to know who your solicitors are (ensure that the property lawyers are on the lender’s approved list). Call up Leeds Building Society or your financial adviser and finalise any relevant documentation. Leeds Building Society will sellect a valuer who will get in contact with the selling agent or owners to book a time for the valuation to happen. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes about a fortnight for the mortgage offer to be issued. Leeds Building Society will issue the offer to you and your conveyancers. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Patcham.

What will a local search tell me about the property I am purchasing in Patcham?

Patcham conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations such as Searches UK The local search is essential in every Patcham conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any nasty surprises after you move into your new home. The search will provide information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject sections.

How does conveyancing in Patcham differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Patcham approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is built. This is because developers in Patcham tend to acquire 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 property lawyers 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 Patcham or who has acted in the same development.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a ground for flat up to £305k and identified one round the corner in Patcham I like with amenity areas and railway links nearby, the downside is that it only has 61 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Patcham in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a short lease?

If you need a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term may be an issue. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you can ask them to start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer about this matter.

What type of premises does your Patcham conveyancing quotes relate to?

The quotes provided are only appropriate to standard residential property in England & Wales. Where you have any different needs such as industrial or agricultural property or commercial conveyancing in Patcham do telephone us to consider this further .

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Patcham regulated by the SRA

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

  • Hennings Solicitors, 138 Old London Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8YA
  • Sussex Law Limited, 45 Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8TA
  • La Law Limited, 7th Floor Telecom House, 125 - 135 Preston Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6AF
  • Dean Wilson Llp, Ridgeland House, 165 Dyke Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN3 1TL
  • Dakers Solicitors, 11-12 Queens Place, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 4JY

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Patcham regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Patcham practicing in commercial conveyancing in Patcham. This could include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • Hennings Solicitors, 138 Old London Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8YA
  • Sussex Law Limited, 45 Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8TA
  • Dean Wilson Llp, Ridgeland House, 165 Dyke Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN3 1TL
  • Ashton Commercial Limited, Suite 3, First Floor, Sensor House, 10-12 Lewes Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 3HP
  • Dakers Solicitors, 11-12 Queens Place, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 4JY

Typically, Patcham conveyancing for a sale includes some of the following tasks

  • Conveyancing practitioner instructed by the seller on acceptance of the offer
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drafting contract and associated papers
  • Sending draft papers to the property lawyer representing the purchaser
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and responding to supplemental enquires from the purchaser’s property lawyer
  • Negotiating the transfer document
  • Responding to requisitions raised by the purchaser’s property lawyer
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion of the sale
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and sending funds to the seller, the estate agent and other relevant parties (if relevant)

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

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