Conveyancing in Seaford
Conveyancing refers to the legal process carried out by a property lawyer when transferring ownership of a property from the seller to the buyer. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Seaford, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Seaford and throughout Lewes with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Other areas covered: Bexhill, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings and Hove
Buying property in Seaford
Nestled between the South Downs and the English Channel in East Sussex, Seaford is a quaint coastal town that offers a laid-back seaside lifestyle. The town is famous for its shingle beach, framed by the stunning chalk cliffs of Seaford Head. Beyond its natural beauty, Seaford is also home to several local shops, pubs, and restaurants. The town provides excellent rail and bus connections to larger coastal cities like Brighton and Eastbourne, making it a desirable location for those who crave the peace of a small town with the conveniences of city life nearby. Seaford has a population of approximately 23,000.
Council Tax in Seaford (2023/24)
Seaford is in Lewes District Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,592.11 |
| B | £1,857.46 |
| C | £2,122.82 |
| D | £2,388.17 |
| E | £2,918.87 |
| F | £3,449.58 |
| G | £3,980.28 |
| H | £4,776.34 |
What do conveyancing solicitors do?
A property lawyer plays an essential role during a property purchase transaction, and leads you through the legal side of transferring ownership from the seller to the buyer.
They will carry out comprehensive due diligence, like raising enquires of the seller, arranging searches from entities including Lewes Council and registering your ownership of the property at HMLR.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Seaford conveyancing solicitors could also undertake flood risk checks and conservation area restrictions.
Are you buying with a mortgage?
When you buy a house, your solicitor also needs to carry out some legal work for the mortgage lender. Your transaction could take significantly longer to complete if your solicitor is not on your lender's panel.
Our chosen partner solicitors have established relationships with the majority of banks and specialist lenders, so your conveyancing will complete sooner.
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We can help Seaford home movers with the legal work for:
When you purchase a property in a Seaford conservation area, your property lawyer will need to check for covenants and restrictions, e.g. a breach of the conservation area 'Article 4 Directions' or business use restrictions. Conservation areas in Seaford and across the Lewes local authority include:Buying in a conservation area
Roughly half a million listed properties exist in England and Wales, and around 1,400 of which are in Lewes District Council. Seaford listed buildings and properties include: Buying and owning a listed building can be a lot more complicated. Examples of the obligations placed upon listed building owners include consent for additions like satellite dishes or external lighting, and public access to certain areas. Our expert solicitor panel will help you understand what duties your ownership will impose. Read more:Listed buildings
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Selling a house or flat in Seaford
When selling a property in Seaford, your lawyer will compile key documents, including the draft contract and ID forms. A seller's solicitor's duties include handling obstacles like an unofficial roof terrace, answering the buyer's solicitor's enquiries and taking charge of the mortgage redemption.
Your solicitor will coordinate with both sides, like estate agents, landlords and lenders, to confirm that the transfer of ownership completes without a hitch.Does the conveyancing for selling leasehold take longer?
Yes, it can take considerably longer to carry out the conveyancing on leasehold properties when compared to conveyancing on a freehold house.
The buyer's conveyancer will need to review several leasehold-related documents, such as an up-to-date statement of service charges. The time required by the seller's conveyancer to source this information is usually the cause of these delays.
Your lawyer should get this underway even before you have found a buyer, because these details can take weeks to collect if it is difficult to contact the landlord or managing agent.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgaging
The official base rate is 4.5% (14 May, 2025)
You will need to verify the remortgage solicitor you have chosen is approved by your mortgage lender before you instruct your solicitor.
Quittance panel solicitors can act for over 100 mortgage lenders. Whether you are switching to a 30-year mortgage from Yorkshire Building Society or taking out a variable rate mortgage from Swansea Building Society, we can help your remortgage complete quickly.
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Transfer of equity
Whether you are transferring the ownership of a property (in part or in full) to your children, buying out an ex-spouse after a divorce or inheritance tax planning, you will need to transfer equity.
Your lawyer will deal with the legal work for a fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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Conveyancing costs in Seaford: What to expect
Legal fees
These fees are what your conveyancing solicitor charges you for the legal services they provide on your behalf. Your conveyancing solicitor's quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.
Disbursements (costs payable to third parties)
Disbursements are fees that your conveyancing solicitor will have to pay on your behalf for third-party services. Examples of disbursements include Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or an environmental search.
Check what's included in your conveyancing quote
Some solicitors' quotes include extra costs in the small print. This can lead to an inflated final bill. If you are comparing quotes, double-check for additional fees or charges.
