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Reasons to use our Southwick conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Southwick is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 Southwick solicitors work in partnership with Southwick estate agents, house builders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to clients every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 3 No matter what any other solicitors may claim it could be important to attend your lawyer to sign legal papers. There are various parties with with an interest in a homemove without having to add the postman into the equation.
  • 4 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often based hundreds of miles away with limited understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Southwick
  • 5 Southwick conveyancers have a crucial advantage when it comes to Southwick conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can affect your sale or purchase

Examples of recent conveyancing in Southwick since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Southwick

I plan on buying residence in Southwick. My Solicitor is not listed on the bank conveyancing panel. Am I still permitted to appoint my Southwick conveyancing solicitor even though they are excluded from the lender approved list?

You must instruct a solicitor to complete the formalities when you take out a mortgage to buy your property. They will conduct all the essential investigations on the property, make sure that you will be registered as proprietor and ensure that all the necessary mortgage paperwork is in place. One may select a Southwick conveyancing practitioner of your choosing. However, where the solicitor selected is not on the lender approved list further costs will be incurred as separate legal representation will be need by the bank. Bank panel applications can be submitted, so where your lawyer has not previously applied for membership they can do so.

Are you able to suggest a Santander accepted Southwick conveyancing solicitor that can complete within a very limited time frame? Would it be better to use a local Southwick conveyancer or an internet firm?

We would be happy to suggest some excellent Southwick conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the high street in Southwick. Approach a couple of law practices and request to speak with a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Discuss your deadline together with your reasons and ask for a commitment on your deadline. Appoint the one that you trust.

Is it necessary to take out insurance to address the risk of chancel repairs when purchasing a property in Southwick?

Unless a previous acquisition of the premises took place post 12 October 2013 you could assume that conveyancing practitioners conducting conveyancing in Southwick to continue to recommend a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Southwick. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Southwick

    Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

How easy is it to transfer to a new conveyancer as I have to retain one who is on the Birmingham Midshires conveyancing panel. I had appointed a local conveyancing solicitor in Southwick five minutes from me but she is not approved by Birmingham Midshires

We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Southwick on the Birmingham Midshires 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 Solicitors Regulation Authority who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Southwick. In making use of search facility on this page, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Southwick.

What advice can you give us when it comes to finding a Southwick conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

If you are instructing a conveyancer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Southwick conveyancing practice) it is imperative that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you make enquires with several firms including non Southwick conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be useful:

    Can they put you in touch with clients in Southwick who can give a testimonial? If the firm is not ALEP accredited then what is the reason?

Southwick Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Questions you should consider Prior to buying

    How is the lease structured? On the whole the outlay for major works tend not to be built into the service charges, albeit that a few managing agents in Southwick obliged leasehold owners to pay into a sinking fund created for the specific intention of building a fund for major works. Be sure to find out if there is anything that is prohibited in the lease. For instance it is reasonably common in Southwick leases that pets are not permitted in certain buildings in Southwick. If you love the flatin Southwick but your dog is not allowed to make the move with you then you will be presented with a difficult compromise.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Southwick

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

  • Hightrees Law, 26 Brighton Road, Shoreham, West Sussex, BN43 6RG
  • Engleharts, Vallance Hall, Hove Street, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2DE
  • Griffith Smith Conway, 154a Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2DL
  • Goodlaw Solicitors, 6 The Drive, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3JA
  • Crosby & Woods Solicitors, Sussex House, 75 Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2BB

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Southwick regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Southwick specialising in commercial conveyancing in Southwick. This should include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • 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
  • Goodlaw Solicitors, 6 The Drive, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3JA

Planning law solicitors in Southwick regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Southwick practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including tree preservation orders
  • 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
  • Bennett Griffin Llp, Shelley House, 23 Warwick Street, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 3DG

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

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