Conveyancing in Brighton
Conveyancing is the series of legal steps a solicitor takes when transfering property ownership. Conveyancing can also refer to the legal side of a remortgage or equity transfer. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Brighton, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Brighton and throughout Brighton and Hove with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Buying property in Brighton
A seaside resort in East Sussex, Brighton is known for its vibrant culture, the Palace Pier, and the Royal Pavilion. The Lanes and Hove are particularly desirable areas. Major employers include American Express and the University of Sussex. Brighton has excellent rail links to London and is near the A23 road. Brighton has a population of approximately 290,000.
Property prices have increased by around 40% in the last decade, with the most expensive houses close to the marina costing almost £1.5m. More affordable homes are available in the Eastern and Hardwick Roads and Grove Hill areas.
Council Tax in Brighton (2023/24)
Brighton is in Brighton and Hove City Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,485.89 |
| B | £1,733.53 |
| C | £1,981.18 |
| D | £2,228.83 |
| E | £2,724.13 |
| F | £3,219.42 |
| G | £3,714.72 |
| H | £4,457.66 |
What do Brighton conveyancing solicitors do?
The conveyancing solicitor plays a pivotal role in a purchase.
Your lawyer will perform required due diligence, such as arranging property searches, raising questions about how the seller has used the property, ensuring necessary funds are correctly transferred and registering you as the new owner at HMLR.
Brighton conveyancing solicitors would also undertake flood risk checks and conservation area restrictions.
Are you funding your home purchase with a mortgage?
When you buy a house, your solicitor also needs to carry out some legal work for the lender.
Your transaction could take weeks longer to complete and cost you more if your property lawyer is not on your bank or building society's panel.
Our chosen panel lawyers have established relationships with the majority of lenders, so your conveyancing will complete sooner.
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When you purchase a property in a conservation area, your conveyancing solicitor will need to check for restrictions on how you can use the property, e.g. tree preservation orders (TPOs), and area consents. Conservation areas in Brighton and the Brighton and Hove local authority include Carlton Hill, Queen's Park, Rottingdean, Patcham and Ovingdean.Conservation areas
New Build
The conveyancing for acquiring a new build in Brighton can be complicated compared to other types of conveyancing.
A conveyancing solicitor in Brighton must be able to deal with things like investigating developer incentives, confirming Section 38 agreements and registering ownership with warranty providers such as NHBC, Advantage and Build Assure.
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Buying a leasehold property
Buying a leasehold property in England or Wales can be complex. The numerous common problems awaiting an uninformed buyer can include legally technical issues like and unfair clauses in the lease.
Your conveyancing solicitor will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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What you need to know about buying a leasehold property
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Selling a property in Brighton
When selling a Brighton house or flat, your lawyer will prepare the necessary documentation, e.g. the title deeds and ID forms, and help you complete these forms.
The conveyancer will handle questions from the buyer's side and sort out potential snags.
By taking steps to communicate effectively with the other parties, including estate agents, landlords and lenders, your conveyancing solicitor will ensure the sale completes as soon as possible.
Does a leasehold property take longer to sell?
Yes, that's correct, it can take much longer to conduct the conveyancing to sell a leasehold home, compared to the sale of a freehold property.
The buyer's conveyancer must review these documents, such as details of any breaches by other leaseholders. Delays are usually caused by the time needed by the solicitor to get these documents together.
It can take weeks to collect the managing agent's information if it is difficult to contact the managing agent, so your lawyer should start this process as soon as possible.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgage conveyancing in Brighton
The Bank of England's current base rate is 4.5% (13 November, 2025)
Before you instruct, check your solicitor is on your lender's panel.
Quittance panel solicitors can act for over 100 lenders. Whether you are changing to a 2-year fixed rate with Leeds Building Society or taking out a 10-year tracker rate from Hinckley and Rugby Building Society, we can help you.
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Transferring Equity in Brighton
Whether you are dealing with inheritance tax planning, transferring the ownership of your home to your daughter, son or other family member or buying out a joint owner, you will need to transfer equity. Your solicitor will handle the legal side for a fixed fee.
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How much are solicitors' conveyancing fees in Brighton?
Conveyancing legal fees
These fees are what your solicitor charges you for the legal services they provide. Your solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you'll pay when your transaction completes.
Disbursements (costs payable to third parties)
Your conveyancing quote should also itemise required third-party costs, or disbursements, including Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), HM Land Registry fees and property searches.
Check for hidden costs
Beware of hidden charges not mentioned in the initial conveyancing quote, if you are comparing conveyancing quotes. Some firms may set out extra costs in the small print. This can lead to a higher final bill.
