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You can try and find the cheapest conveyancing solicitors in Rottingdean but be careful as you may get what you pay for.

5 reasons to let us assist you find a local conveyancing solicitor in Rottingdean

  • 1 The firms identified on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.
  • 2 Rottingdean conveyancer are the key to a successful Rottingdean home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 3 Rottingdean conveyancing lawyers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 4 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often located hundreds of kilometers away with little understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Rottingdean
  • 5 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Rottingdean is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Rottingdean since January 2025*

Conveyance

of flat Marine Drive BN2 7LG, purchased for £210,000. Leasehold conveyancing due diligence included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, obtaining official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

Disposal

of house premises, Balsdean Road, BN2 6PG completing on 15/01/2025 at a price of £410,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Disposal

of terraced property, Downland Road, BN2 6DL completing on 23/01/2025 at a price of £550,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

Sale

of terraced property, Rowe Avenue North, BN10 7QR completing on 15/01/2025 at a price of £323,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Rottingdean

Do the conveyancing practitioners identified through your search tool conduct auction conveyancing in Rottingdean?

We know of a few niche practitioners we can connect you with those conducting auction conveyancing. Rottingdean is one of hundreds of locations in which our lawyers have a presence.

We are looking to buy a flat and need a conveyancing solicitor in Rottingdean who is on the HSBC solicitor panel. Can you recommend a local conveyancing firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for HSBC . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Rottingdean.

Forgive me if this question is silly but I am unseasoned as a first time purchaser of a ground floor flat in Rottingdean. Do I collect the keys to the premises on completion from my lawyer? If so, I will use a High Street conveyancing solicitor in Rottingdean?

There is no need to visit the lawyers office on the day of completion. Conveyancing lawyers for you will electronically transfer the completion advance to the vendor’s solicitors, and shortly after the monies have arrived, you will be able to collect the keys from the Estate Agents and start moving into the property. Usually this occurs between 1 and 3pm.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Rottingdean off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with Skipton. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have 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 Skipton, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Skipton conveyancing panel.

HSBC have agreed my home loan in principle, my offer on a apartment in Rottingdean has been agreed to, now what?

Your property agent will need to be informed of your conveyancer's details (ensure that the conveyancing practitioners are on the lender’s approved list). Telephone HSBC or the broker and finish off any outstanding documentation. HSBC will appoint a valuer who will get in contact with the estate agent or owners to book an appointment. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes about ten days for the mortgage offer to be issued. HSBC will send the offer to you and your lawyers. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Rottingdean.

What does a local search reveal about the house I am purchasing in Rottingdean?

Rottingdean conveyancing often starts with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations for instance Searchflow The local search plays a central part in most Rottingdean conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any nasty once you have moved into your new home. The search will supply 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 thirteen topic areas.

I want to rent out my leasehold flat in Rottingdean. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Is permission from the freeholder required?

Notwithstanding that your last Rottingdean conveyancing solicitor is no longer available you can review your lease to see if it allows you to sublet the property. The accepted inference is that if the deeds are silent, subletting is permitted. There may be a precondition that you must obtain permission from your landlord or some other party prior to subletting. This means you not allowed to sublet in the absence of first obtaining permission. Such consent is not allowed to be unreasonably refused ore delayed. If your lease prohibits you from subletting the property you should ask your landlord for their consent.

I own a 1st floor flat in Rottingdean, conveyancing was carried out July 2001. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Comparable flats in Rottingdean with a long lease are worth £265,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 invoiced every year. The lease ceases on 21st October 2101

With only 76 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £8,600 and £9,800 as well as legals.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other issues that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

I need to assess costs for conveyancing in Rottingdean from various property lawyer and appoint one. Am I right to ask them to sit tight until I a suitable apartment to buy.

You should wait to request your property lawyer to open a file and submit searches once the sales memo has been sent by the selling agent especially as Rottingdean conveyancing searches are a couple of hundred pounds.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Rottingdean regulated by the SRA

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

  • Sherwood Solicitors, The Little Globe, 153 Edward Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0JG
  • James Mead, 61 Hanover Terrace, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 9SP
  • Burt Brill & Cardens Limited, 30 Old Steine, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1FL
  • Fitzhugh Gates, 3 Pavilion Parade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1RY
  • Edward Harte Llp, 6 Pavilion Parade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1RA

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Rottingdean

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Rottingdean practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on wrongful eviction

  • James Mead, 61 Hanover Terrace, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 9SP
  • Gerard Maye Legal Limited, 176 Edward Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0JB
  • Burt Brill & Cardens Limited, 30 Old Steine, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1FL
  • Fitzhugh Gates, 3 Pavilion Parade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1RY
  • Edward Harte Llp, 6 Pavilion Parade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1RA

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Rottingdean regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Rottingdean specialising in commercial conveyancing in Rottingdean. This may include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Sherwood Solicitors, The Little Globe, 153 Edward Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0JG
  • Ashton Commercial Limited, Suite 3, First Floor, Sensor House, 10-12 Lewes Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 3HP
  • Burt Brill & Cardens Limited, 30 Old Steine, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1FL
  • Fitzhugh Gates, 3 Pavilion Parade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1RY
  • Edward Harte Llp, 6 Pavilion Parade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1RA

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

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