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Reasons to use our Portslade conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Portslade conveyancing lawyers are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 2 There is a distinct possibility the the lawyers for the other party have offices in Portslade - if so sets of lawyers are likely to be less confrontational
  • 3 The Portslade conveyancing firms that are listed are dedicated to supplying the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and remortgagors in Portslade
  • 4 We are the UKs most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory listing bank approved property lawyers delivering conveyancing in Portslade governed by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 5 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Portslade are familiar with the local concerns specific to Portslade and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and expeditious conveyancing.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Portslade since September 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Portslade

The Portslade conveyancing firm handling our Portslade conveyancing has spotted a discrepancy when comparing the surveyor’s assumptions in the valuation report and what is in the title deeds. My lawyer informs me that he is obliged to check that the bank is OK with this discrepancy and is content to go ahead. Is my conveyancer’s stance legitimate?

Your solicitor must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook specifications which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for both parties.

What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Portslade? What am I being asked for?

Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering laws require solicitors and licensed conveyancers to check the identity of the person or body they are dealing with prior to agreeing to accepting their conveyancing business. The Client Care letter that you need to sign will no doubt reaffirm this. Your lawyer also has obligations to obtain certain documents in accordance with the CML Lenders Handbook requirements last updated on 1st December 2014. If you are unwilling to supply identification documents, your lawyer would not be able to act for you.

I have been told that property searches are a common reason for obstruction in Portslade house deals. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released conclusions of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the common causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Local searches are not likely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Portslade.

I got the keys to my home on 9 July and my personal details is yet to be registered. Should I be concerned? My conveyancing solicitor in Portslade said it should be formalised inside ten days. Are properties in Portslade uniquely lengthy to register?

As far as conveyancing in Portslade registration is no quicker or slower than the rest of the country. Rather than based on location, timescales can vary subject to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry must send notices to any interested parties. Currently in the region of 80% of such applications are fully dealt with in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be extensive delays. Historically registration occurs after the purchaser is living at the property so 'speed' is not always top priority yet if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer must speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Portslade. 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 is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Portslade

    The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared.

Is it possible to swap conveyancer as I need to retain a firm on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel. I was using a high street conveyancing solicitor in Portslade round the corner but he is not approved by Bank of Ireland

We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Portslade on the Bank of Ireland panel. Please note that the solicitors that we on the directory do not pay us fee if you instruct them and are authorised and regulated by the SRA who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Portslade. In making use of the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this page, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Portslade.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Portslade regulated by the SRA

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

  • M S Page, 3 The Rise, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2PY
  • Engleharts, Vallance Hall, Hove Street, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2DE
  • Griffith Smith Conway, 154a Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2DL
  • Laura Garcia Navarrete, Curtis House, 34 Third Avenue, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2PD
  • Goodlaw Solicitors, 6 The Drive, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3JA

Planning law solicitors in Portslade regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Portslade practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including compulsory purchases in Portslade
  • M S Page, 3 The Rise, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2PY
  • Mayo Wynne Baxter Llp, Century House, 15-19 Dyke Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3FE

Typically, Portslade conveyancing for a purchase has some of the following tasks

  • Conveyancing practitioner instructed by the buyer once the offer has been accepted
  • Examining the title to the property
  • Carrying out Portslade searches for the property
  • Reviewing draft sale agreement and other documentation received from the vendor’s conveyancer
  • Raising questions with the seller’s conveyancer
  • Negotiating the purchase contract
  • Going through replies prepared by the owner to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Negotiating a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Guiding the purchasing in respect of the loan offer: (if applicable)
  • Preparing and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Completion of and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the change in ownership and the home loan (where relevant) at the Land Registry.

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

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