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  • 1 The Woodingdean conveyancing practitioners that are listed are committed to supplying value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in Woodingdean
  • 2 Woodingdean lawyer are the key to a successful Woodingdean conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 3 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Woodingdean 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 will expect.
  • 4 Notwithstanding what alternative lawyers advise it may be important to visit your conveyancer to execute contracts. Too many 3rd parties are already with an interest in a house sale without having to add the postman into the equation.
  • 5 We are the UKs largest residential conveyancing directory listing lender approved property lawyers carrying out conveyancing in Woodingdean regulated and authorised by the SRA or CLC.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Woodingdean since January 2025*

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Sale

of house property, 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, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, preparing statement detailing charges

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Disposal

of detached residence residence, Downland Road, BN2 6DL completing on 23/01/2025 at a price of £550,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: securing official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

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Sale

of apartment Rottingdean Place BN2 7FS, at the agreed consideration of £475,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties

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Sale

of terraced residence, Bevendean Crescent, BN2 4RA completing on 22/01/2025 at a price of £250,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Woodingdean

I require conveyancing for a flat in a fairly new development (6 years old) in Woodingdean. Almost all the flats have already been disposed of. Do I need carry out the conveyancing searches for my conveyancing in Woodingdean?

You are taking a significant risk in failing carrying out Woodingdean conveyancing searches. Without searches you have no clarity over flooding, environmental etc which may mean you walk away due to potential problems down the line. If you are buying mortgage free there is no legal requirement to have them, but we would absolutely advise in no uncertain terms that you have them. If accelerating the process and expenses are primary issues you should discuss with your lawyer about the options such as contingency insurance available to you

We are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our property in Woodingdean and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being constructed land that was not decontaminated. A high street Woodingdean conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers instructed a nationwide conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Woodingdean. Having lived in Woodingdean for 4 years we know that this is a non issue. Do we contact our local Authority to obtain confirmation that the buyers are looking for.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer already. Are they able to advise? You should enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same sickness)

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Woodingdean. Conveyancing is daunting 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 can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Woodingdean

    Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Woodingdean is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Woodingdean are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Woodingdean you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Woodingdean may determine 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.

Is it possible to switch conveyancer as I have to find one who is on the Barnsley Building Society conveyancing panel. I hired a local conveyancing solicitor in Woodingdean round the corner but he is not approved by Barnsley Building Society

We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Woodingdean on the Barnsley Building Society panel. Please note that the law firms that we work with do not pay us a referral fee if you instruct them and are under regulation of the SRA who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Woodingdean. Using search facility on this site, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Woodingdean.

Are there any apps to help search for a Woodingdean conveyancing solicitor on the bank conveyancing panel? I have a car and am prepared to travel up to 10kilometers to attend the conveyancer.

You can use the find a conveyancing panel search on this website. Please choose the lender and your location, in this case Woodingdean and you will see a number of lawyer located nearest Woodingdean. Alternatively you can type in the name of your proposed law firm and see if they are listed as being on the bank solicitor panel.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Woodingdean regulated by the SRA

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

  • James Mead, 61 Hanover Terrace, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 9SP
  • Dakers Solicitors, 11-12 Queens Place, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 4JY
  • Sherwood Solicitors, The Little Globe, 153 Edward Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0JG
  • Fitzhugh Gates, 3 Pavilion Parade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1RY
  • Thompson Allen Llp, 6 Marlborough Place, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1UB

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Woodingdean

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Woodingdean with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • James Mead, 61 Hanover Terrace, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 9SP
  • Gerard Maye Legal Limited, 176 Edward Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0JB
  • Fitzhugh Gates, 3 Pavilion Parade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1RY
  • Bosley & Co, 5 Marlborough Place, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1UB
  • M S Solicitors Limited T/a Martin Searle Solicitors, 9 Marlborough Place, Brighton, BN1 1UB

Sale conveyancing in Woodingdean almost always involves the following:

  • Conveyancer instructed by the vendor on acceptance of the offer
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Preparing contract and related papers
  • Submitting draft papers to the property lawyer acting for the buyer
  • Negotiating contracts and replying to additional enquires from the purchaser’s property lawyer
  • Finalising the transfer document
  • Responding to requisitions prepared by the purchaser’s property lawyer
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the sale
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and sending funds to the vendor, the estate agent and repaying the home loan (if relevant)

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

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