I have been told by my conveyancer that chancel insurance is required on my purchase. What is the level of cover for Brighton conveyancing?

The right level of chancel indemnity insurance should be dictated by who your lender. It would differ for example between and . Conveyancing solicitors as opposed to borrowers take out such insurances.

When it comes to lenders such as , do Brighton have to pay a fee to be on the list of approved solicitors?

We are unaware of any bank fees to register on their panel, although some do levy an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.

How can we tell if a Brighton conveyancing solicitor on the panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Brighton seeking recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always advise that you speak with the lawyer handling your conveyancing.

I used Wolstenholmes a few years ago for my conveyancing in Brighton. Now, I need my documents however the law firm has closed. What do I do?

Do contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Brighton of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

Given that I will soon part with 450k on a house in Brighton I wish to talk to a solicitor concerning thehouse move ahead of giving the go ahead to the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?

We could not agree more - we would be happy to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the lawyer due to be carrying out your conveyancing in Brighton.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique individual, not a matter number. The law firms that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are calculated and presented to you for residential conveyancing in Brighton should be the amount on the final invoice that you end up paying.

I’m about to sell my basement flat in Brighton. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed, but I have recently received a half-yearly service charge invoice – what should I do?

It best that you discharge the maintenance contribution as you normally would as all ground rent and service payments should be allotted as part of the financial calculations for completion monies, so you will be reimbursed by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process.

I am the registered owner of a ground floor flat in Brighton, conveyancing having been completed 3 years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Comparable flats in Brighton with an extended lease are worth £165,000. The ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease ends on 21st October 50

With just 50 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to be between £36,100 and £41,800 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information without first getting professional advice.

Whilst your website is a good idea there are many lawyers listed near Brighton being on the lender conveyancing panel. It would be a lot more helpful if you could recommend a specific firm on the conveyancing panel for our bank?

We do not recommend specific Brighton firms as the right Brighton conveyancing solicitor for you depends on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a local firm with Brighton knowledge or you might be looking for the low cost conveyancing. Before you appoint your lawyer we advise you to speak to two or three of the the firms listed to gain comfort as to which one is right for you..