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Reasons to use our Southwick conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Southwick property lawyers are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 2 Conveyancer conveyancing solicitors have extremely good personal connections with Southwick selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 3 You can rest easier when choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Southwick has a number to select from, but for a truly dependable and reliable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 4 Personal touch together with pure property experience are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Southwick property deals can become significantly more complicated as a result of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 5 The organisations shown on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Southwick since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Southwick

Our bank has suggested a law firm on their panel based in Southwick but I would rather choose a conveyancing lawyer in Southwick round the corner to me. Are you able to assist?

It is by no means the case that all Southwick conveyancing practices are listed all banks conveyancing panel. Do make use of our search tool to identify a Southwick conveyancing conveyancer on the on the mortgage company panel.

I just acquired a house at auction in Southwick. Conveyancing is needed. What happens now?

Having to all intents and purposes signed on the dotted line you now have to find a conveyancing lawyer soon as you will have a fast approaching deadline in which to complete the conveyancing. Every auction property will have a corresponding auction set of papers. This will likely include the copy title deeds, local authority and drainage searches. Where you are dealing with leasehold property the conveyancing pack may provide a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing paperwork pertinent to leasehold premises. You must pass this on to your appointed conveyancing solicitor at the earliest opportunity. You also need to ensure that you have funds in order to complete on the on the contractual date .

Is there a list of Nottingham panel conveyancers in Southwick on the Building Society Association’s Website?

No. There is no such facility on the CML or Building Society Association websites. Very few lending institutions make their panel listings available over the internet. Where you are seeking to appoint a Southwick solicitor on the Nottingham please use our facility.

I am selling my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in December 2007, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's lender, Clydesdale are being pedantic. The Southwick solicitor who is on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel is recommending indemnity insurance as a solution but Clydesdale are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Clydesdale have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Clydesdale have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Clydesdale may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

What can a local search tell me concerning the property we're buying in Southwick?

Southwick conveyancing often starts with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company for example Searchflow The local search plays a central part in most Southwick conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any unpleasant once you have moved into your property. The search will supply data 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 13 subject areas.

How does conveyancing in Southwick differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Southwick approach us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is constructed. This is because builders in Southwick tend to acquire the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Southwick or who has acted in the same development.

How do I use the search facility to locate a conveyancing solicitor in Southwick on the authorised to act for my mortgage?

1st select a bank such as Accord Mortgages Ltd, Coventry Building Society or TSB then specify your preferred area for instance Southwick. Conveyancing firms in Southwick and across England and Wales should be identified.

There are a lot of houses in Southwick on unadopted lanes. We are buying one such house. What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying a house on a private road?

Southwick conveyancing firms are used to conveyancing propertieson private. The lawyer should investigate title to identify any rights or liabilities. In many cases there is a residents association that owners pay into for the upkeep of the road. Where one exists, the road will likely be maintained and appear nicer than publicly maintained.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Southwick

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Southwick specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • 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

Planning law solicitors in Southwick regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Southwick specialising in planning law. This will likely include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • 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

Home buying in Southwick is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Lawyer instructed by the vendor on acceptance of the offer
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and associated papers
  • Supplying draft papers to the lawyer retained by the purchaser
  • Negotiating contracts and answering further queries from the purchaser’s lawyer
  • Finalising the transfer document
  • Responding to requisitions raised by the purchaser’s lawyer
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and wiring funds to the owner, the estate agent and paying off the home loan (where applicable)

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

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