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Main reasons to use our service to help you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Southwick

  • 1 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor generally means that you will receive a more personalised service. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in using a an online conveyancing factory, your matter is dealt with by a team of people who who progress matters by reading from their computer screens.
  • 2 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) often falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 3 Over the years Southwick solicitor have developed very good connections with Southwick local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of dealing with your home move in Southwick.
  • 4 Our site offers largest residential conveyancing directory listing lender approved law practices conducting conveyancing in Southwick regulated by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 5 Southwick property lawyers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Southwick since June 2026*

Disposal

of semi property, Meadow Close, BN42 4NX completing on 17/06/2026 at a price of £430,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

Sale

of semi premises, Hawkins Crescent, BN43 6TP completing on 25/06/2026 at a price of £490,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

Disposal

of semi residence, Upper Shoreham Road, BN43 6TA completing on 19/06/2026 at a price of £475,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties

Sale

of detached residence premises, Park Crescent, BN41 1SR completing on 12/06/2026 at a price of £270,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Southwick

Why would one appoint a Southwick conveyancing firm given that online alternatives are more affordable?

Its a good idea to contrast conveyancing costs in Southwick and you should seek a competitive estimate but don’t be focused with searching for the lowest priced Southwick conveyancer. Appointing the right conveyancer can mark the difference between a smooth and a stressful move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert advice from an experienced solicitor. An e-mail can never be as helpful as a telephone call and are no substitute for a one to one consultation. The firms that we work with will find you a qualified and trusted conveyancing solicitor that will deal with your conveyancing from from the outset to completion, giving the sort of hand holding that you will never get with an internet conveyancer. He or She will keep you updated as to progress making sure that you are never in the dark. Should it ever be necessary to phone the firm you will be sure who to ask for and we'll endeavour to make sure that you are in the know.

I am in a contract race with another buyer for a property in Southwick. What can be done to accelerate the buying process?

In a situation where the seller is applying a tight deadline to sign contracts we would recommend that your solicitor is familiar with the area as they will benefit local contacts and know-how. It is even conceivable that they may have handled previoushomes in the same road. Therefore consider using a Southwick conveyancing firm. Second, check that the conveyancing firm is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is claimed that 18% of Southwick conveyancing transactions are held up or derailed after discovering a purchaser’s lawyer was not on their mortgage lender’s list of approved solicitors. This can often result in the conveyancing being delayed by almost 21 days. It is estimated that this issue affects approximately 100,000 home sales annually. Almost all Southwick conveyancing practices can not represent certain banks so do check at the outset.

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

It is indeed that case that these requests have nothing to do with conveyancing in Southwick. However these days you will not be able to complete any conveyancing process without first providing evidence of your identity. Ordinarily this takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence plus a utility bill. Please note that if you are supplying your driving licence as proof of ID it needs to be both the paper section and photo card part, one is not acceptable without the other.

Evidence of your source of funds is mandated in accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations. You should not be offended when you are asked to produce this as your conveyancing solicitor will need to have this information on file. Your Southwick conveyancing solicitor will require evidence of proof of funds prior to accepting any monies from you into their client account and they will also ask additional queries regarding the origin of funds.

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 legal work.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Southwick

    Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?

I am selling my home. My former lawyers have shut. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Southwick if that makes things easier.

Do use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Southwick. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.

I have recently realised that I have Fifty years left on my lease in Southwick. I am keen to get lease extension but my landlord is can not be found. What are my options?

If you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be granted an extra 90 years by the Court. However, you will be required to demonstrate that you or your lawyers have made all reasonable attempts to track down the lessor. For most situations an enquiry agent may be useful to carry out a search and prepare an expert document which can be used as proof that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is wise to seek advice from a conveyancer both on devolving into the landlord’s disappearance and the application to the County Court covering Southwick.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Southwick - Examples of Queries before buying

    It is important to be aware whether a new roof is being installed or some other major work is anticipated to be shared between the tenants and will dramatically impact the level of the maintenance charges or necessitate a specific invoice. Are there any major works in the planning that will likely add a premium to the service fees? How is the lease structured?

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Southwick regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Southwick specialising in commercial conveyancing in Southwick. This may include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • 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 solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Southwick specialising in planning law. This could include advice on planning applications and appeals
  • 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

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

  • Lawyer instructed by the buyer once the offer has been accepted
  • Examining the title to the property
  • Undertaking Southwick searches for the property
  • Reviewing draft contract and other documentation received from the owner’s lawyer
  • Raising enquiries with the owner’s lawyer
  • Agreeing the wording of the sale agreement
  • Reviewing replies provided by the owner to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating a Transfer document
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (where relevant)
  • Drawing up and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; reporting to the buyer on the contents of the contract pack, pre-contract enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the new ownership and the mortgage (where appropriate) at the HM Land Registry.

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

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