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Top 5 reasons to let us assist you find a high street conveyancing solicitor in Shoreham By Sea

  • 1 There is a strong possibility the other side’s solicitors have offices in Shoreham By Sea - if so both parties are likely to be on good working terms
  • 2 Using a high street Solicitor usually results in a more personal touch. When using a an online conveyancing factory, your conveyancing is handled by a team of people who who progress matters by reading from their computer screens.
  • 3 Our site offers most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory service identifying bank approved law practices conducting conveyancing in Shoreham By Sea governed by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 4 Our site is the only site offering you the ability to ensure that your property ownership legalities in Shoreham By Sea will be conducted by a property lawyer on your bank approved panel.
  • 5 Notwithstanding what alternative companies may claim it may be necessary to pop into your conveyancer to execute legal papers. There are various parties with involved in a conveyancing transaction without needing to add the postman into the equation.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Shoreham By Sea since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Shoreham By Sea

I am acquiring a brand new duplex in Shoreham By Sea and my solicitor is informing me that she is duty bound to the mortgage company to disclose incentives from the builder. I am on a tight deadline to exchange contracts and I have no desire to delay the conveyancing. Is my lawyer right?

You should not exchange unless you have been advised to do so by your conveyancer. A precondition to being on a bank panel is to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook provisions. The CML Conveyancing Handbook requires that your lawyer have the appropriate Disclosure of Incentive form completed by the developer and accepted by your lender.

I need some expedited conveyancing in Shoreham By Sea as I have pressure to complete inside 2 weeks. Luckily I do not require a mortgage. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are not taking a mortgage you have the choice not to do searches although no solicitor would suggest that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Shoreham By Sea the following are examples of what can appear and therefore impact future saleability: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in last month in what should have been a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Shoreham By Sea is the location of the property. Can you offer any advice?

Flying freeholds in Shoreham By Sea are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Shoreham By Sea you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Shoreham By Sea may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

What makes your site different to alternative online quote calculators when it comes to conveyancing in Shoreham By Sea?

At this site secure an accurate quote from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that understands the nuances for your conveyancing in Shoreham By Sea. Unlike many estate agents and many comparison sites we do not have commission deals with solicitors. Many agents and online brokers 'recommend' the firm that pays the most kickback, as opposed to the best value conveyancing in Shoreham By Sea

In searching the internet for the term on line conveyancing in Shoreham By Sea it brings up numerous conveyancersin the area. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancing solicitor for the sale of my house?

The ideal method of choosing a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted referral, so seek the guidance of colleagues and relatives who have bought a property in Shoreham By Sea or a respected estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Shoreham By Sea differ, so it's sensible to obtain at least three costs illustrations from different conveyancers. Make sure that you clarify what costs in the quote includes.

I've recently bought a leasehold property in Shoreham By Sea. Do I have any liability for service charges relating to a period prior to my ownership?

Where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. Strange as it may seem, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

I purchased a split level flat in Shoreham By Sea, conveyancing formalities finalised October 2005. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Equivalent properties in Shoreham By Sea with over 90 years remaining are worth £180,000. The ground rent is £65 yearly. The lease finishes on 21st October 2084

You have 59 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £20,900 and £24,200 plus professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward based on this information without first getting professional advice.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Shoreham By Sea regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Shoreham By Sea specialising in commercial conveyancing in Shoreham By Sea. This should include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Robert Simon & Co, St Mary's House, St Mary's Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5ZA
  • Engleharts, Vallance Hall, Hove Street, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2DE
  • Acumen Business Law Limited, Regent House, Hove Street, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2DW
  • Griffith Smith Conway, 154a Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2DL
  • Dennis J Webb, 41 Longlands, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 9NW

Planning law solicitors in Shoreham By Sea regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Shoreham By Sea practicing in planning law. This will likely include advice on special planning controls
  • M S Page, 3 The Rise, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2PY
  • Bennett Griffin Llp, Shelley House, 23 Warwick Street, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 3DG
  • Mayo Wynne Baxter Llp, Century House, 15-19 Dyke Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3FE

Shoreham By Sea commercial property solicitors provide expert offering advice on a variety of issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Notices received in respect of alleged breaches of lease Advising landlords and tenants in respect of ancillary documentation e.g. licences to alter, assign underlet etc Subletting, licences and sharing occupation Compulsory land purchase Commercial development (from overage and options through to site acquisitions and construction) Property finance transactions, including sale and leaseback

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