Brighton Conveyancing Solicitors
Our Brighton Conveyancing Solicitors are trusted legal professionals with extensive experience in residential property transactions in Brighton & Hove.

Brighton Property Solicitors
At Mounteney Solicitors, our Conveyancing Solicitors combine in-depth legal expertise with a strong understanding of Brighton’s distinctive property market. We support clients at every stage of the buying, selling and remortgaging process in this lively coastal city, delivering tailored advice with professionalism and clarity.
The Brighton property market is both competitive and diverse, attracting everyone from first-time buyers and growing families to second-home purchasers and buy-to-let investors. With a mix of Regency architecture, seafront apartments and modern eco-developments, navigating this landscape requires legal professionals who understand the pace and expectations of local property transactions.
At Mounteney Solicitors, we offer a fully remote conveyancing service built on more than 20 years of experience in property law. Clients across England and Wales rely on us for our clear communication, reliable timelines and legal accuracy, ensuring a smooth transaction without unnecessary delays or complications.
Led by Jonathan Mounteney, a qualified Solicitor and Licensed Conveyancer, and regulated by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC), we are committed to delivering a service that is professional, efficient and fully accessible, wherever you are based.
We focus on clear communication, fixed-fee pricing and direct access to a qualified conveyancing solicitor who will provide the assurance that your property transaction is in safe hands from the outset.
Get in touch with our Brighton Conveyancing Solicitors today to start your property transaction with trusted legal guidance and a service built around your needs.
How can our Brighton Conveyancing Solicitors help
Our Brighton Conveyancing Solicitors provide expert legal support to guide you through every stage of buying, selling or remortgaging property. We act for clients across Brighton and the wider East Sussex region, ensuring their transactions progress smoothly, efficiently and with complete legal assurance.
As trusted Brighton Property Solicitors, we combine local insight with the convenience of a fully online process. This allows us to deliver a streamlined, responsive service—backed by over 20 years of conveyancing experience—without compromising on personal attention or professional standards.
When you choose Mounteney Solicitors for your Brighton conveyancing, you benefit from:
- Direct access to your own named Brighton Conveyancing Solicitor throughout
- Decades of expertise handling residential transactions across England and Wales
- Specialist knowledge of Brighton’s diverse and fast-moving property market
- Regular updates and clear, straight-talking communication from start to finish
- No need for in-person meetings, saving time and adding flexibility
- Transparent fixed-fee pricing with no hidden extras
- Full regulation by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers for your peace of mind
We’re here to make your property journey straightforward, with reliable legal advice that protects your interests and helps you move forward with confidence.

Our Team of Specialist Brighton Conveyancing Solicitors
Leading our Brighton Conveyancing service is Jonathan Mounteney, a seasoned Solicitor and Licensed Conveyancer with more than 30 years of experience in property law. As the founder of Mounteney Solicitors in 2005, Jonathan has been instrumental in completing thousands of smooth and secure property transactions. His expertise brings Brighton clients dependable legal advice, careful handling of every detail, and a commitment to professionalism throughout the conveyancing process.
Do I Need Local Brighton Conveyancing Solicitors?
Many people assume they need to choose a solicitor based nearby, but modern conveyancing doesn’t require you to stay local. With Mounteney Solicitors, clients in Brighton benefit from a fully remote service that delivers expert legal support, wherever they are.
Although we are established solicitors in Stockport, our online conveyancing team acts for clients throughout England and Wales. We have a strong track record of supporting buyers, sellers and remortgagers in Brighton and understand the particular pace and expectations of the South East property market.
Our Brighton Conveyancing Solicitors manage the entire process online, using clear communication by phone, email or video call. You will deal directly with your solicitor throughout, with updates provided at key stages to keep you fully informed.
The most important factor in choosing a conveyancer isn’t where they are—it’s their ability to provide a dependable service, with the experience and systems to protect your interests. That’s what we deliver.
How Long Does The Conveyancing Process Take in Brighton?
For clients in Brighton, the conveyancing timeline is typically in line with the national average. Most standard purchases or sales complete within 8 to 12 weeks, provided there are no unexpected delays. The actual timeframe can vary depending on several factors, including the length of the property chain, how quickly mortgage offers are issued, and how responsive all parties are to documentation and enquiries.
Our remote conveyancing service is designed to keep your transaction moving without unnecessary hold-ups. By handling everything digitally and maintaining regular communication, we are able to progress cases efficiently while maintaining the quality and precision that clients expect.
Our Brighton Conveyancing Solicitors will keep you updated at every key stage, so you’re never left in the dark. If you are working towards a specific completion date, we recommend getting in touch early so we can help you plan accordingly and avoid last-minute complications.
Brighton Property Market Overview
Brighton is one of the South East’s most sought-after property locations, known for its coastal setting, thriving arts scene and fast rail links to London. The local housing market remains consistently active, drawing interest from a broad range of buyers including first-time purchasers, families, professionals and long-term investors.
The city’s architecture is both historic and varied. Kemptown is well known for its striking Regency terraces and Grade I listed buildings such as those along Lewes Crescent, offering elegant period features and seafront views. In Montpelier and Clifton Hill, you’ll find 19th-century stucco-fronted villas and terraced homes that reflect Brighton’s Victorian expansion. These areas are popular for their character, central location and architectural heritage.
Further east, Whitehawk features 20th-century housing estates, originally built as social housing in the 1930s and later expanded. These properties appeal to those seeking more accessible price points while remaining within reach of the city centre.
This architectural diversity gives Brighton a broad and resilient property market, with strong demand across all housing types. With two major universities, a growing digital and creative economy, and a lifestyle that blends urban convenience with coastal relaxation, Brighton continues to attract steady interest from across the UK.
Local House Price Trends in Brighton
Brighton continues to be a prominent property hotspot in the South East, with consistent demand across a variety of housing types. According to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the average property price in Brighton and Hove as of March 2025 is approximately £428,000, marking a 4.3% increase over the previous year.
Here’s a breakdown of average property prices by type:
- Detached homes: £869,000
- Semi-detached homes: £558,000
- Terraced properties: £486,000
- Flats and maisonettes: £320,000
- New build homes: £445,000 (average)
In the 12 months leading up to March 2025, Brighton recorded approximately 10,300 residential property transactions. The majority of sales were within the £300,000 to £400,000 price range, accounting for 27% of all transactions.
This sustained level of activity underscores Brighton’s appeal as a competitive yet accessible market. Engaging with our experienced Brighton Conveyancing Solicitors ensures that your property transaction is managed efficiently and professionally, providing you with confidence throughout the process.
Fixed Fee Conveyancing in Brighton
For the standard service, our work will be charged at a fixed fee based on your property’s price. For an initial estimate, you can use our online calculator, which applies a formula of £1,140 plus 0.15% of the gross property price (including VAT). This is equivalent to a net rate of £950 plus 0.125% of the price before VAT is added. You will need to contact us for a fully detailed quote.
In addition to our fee, there may be various other related expenses (“disbursements”) which we will need to pay on your behalf, these will vary depending on the transaction, but will need to be funded by you in advance. We will explain to you as soon as possible which disbursements are applicable to your transaction and what the costs will be.
These are the disbursements predictable on a typical £230k transaction:
Conveyancing Fee
- Bank Charges for CHAPS payments (each): £16.00
- Land Registry Office copies: £15.00
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Disbursements
- Local Authority Search fees (typically): £118.50 + VAT
- Land Registry Application Fee: See Link
- Mortgage Lender’s Legal Fees if applicable (typically): £270.00 inc VAT
- Land Registry search fees: £10.00
- Stamp Duty Land Tax : Stamp Duty Calculator
There is more about our fees on our website here
Our brochure contains more details of our pricing.
Your supplier is CLC-regulated Mounteney Conveyancers, which charges VAT that some customers may be able to reclaim.
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Contact our Brighton Conveyancing Solicitors
If you are planning to buy, sell or remortgage property in Brighton, our Online Conveyancing Solicitors are here to provide the expert legal support you need. We work with clients across England and Wales, delivering a fully remote service that is efficient, reliable and tailored to your circumstances.
All legal work is handled online, so there is no need to visit our offices in person. You’ll receive clear advice, timely updates and personal guidance from a named solicitor throughout your transaction.
Clients value our attention to detail, approachable service and fixed-fee pricing. Many come back to us for future moves and confidently recommend us to friends and family.
At Mounteney Solicitors, we combine the reassurance of an experienced law firm with the convenience of modern, digital conveyancing.
Contact our team today to speak with one of our Brighton Conveyancing Solicitors and take the next step with confidence.





