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Top 5 reasons to let us assist you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Bognor Regis

  • 1 Bognor Regis solicitors are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 2 Using a local Solicitor in the main results in a more personalised service. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, your matter is dealt with by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 3 Bognor Regis lawyer are the key to a successful Bognor Regis home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 4 Notwithstanding what other lawyers may claim it may be important to pop into your solicitor to execute legal papers. There are various parties with engaged in a homemove without having to include Royal Mail into the pot.
  • 5 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Bognor Regis is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Bognor Regis since April 2026*

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Acquisition

of apartment Sudley Road PO21 1EU, purchased for £145,000. Leasehold conveyancing due diligence included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

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Purchase

of apartment The Esplanade PO21 1LX, sold for £200,000. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

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Purchase

of flat The Esplanade PO21 1LX, at a price of £320,000. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

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Disposal

of apartment The Esplanade PO21 1LX, at purchase sum of £177,500. Leasehold conveyancing included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Bognor Regis

My husband and I are approaching an exchange on a property in Bognor Regis and my parents have sent the 10% deposit to my conveyancing practitioner. I am now advised that as the deposit has not arrived from me my property lawyer needs to make a notification to my bank. Apparently, in also acting for the bank he must inform them that the balance of the purchase price is not just from me. I informed the mortgage company regarding my parents' contribution when I applied for the mortgage, so is it really appropriate for this now to be an issue?

The conveyancing practitioner is duty bound to clarify with mortgage company to ensure that they are aware that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own funds. Your solicitor can only disclose this to your mortgage company if you agree, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.

My wife and I are in the process of looking at flats in Bognor Regis and I am now considering a potential offer. Is it too early to have a solicitor in place? I am planning to take a home loan with Bank of Ireland.

You should start obtaining conveyancing estimates from solicitors ASAP. Once you decide who you want to use and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their details on to the selling agent. Given that you are seeking a mortgage with Bank of Ireland, ask your prospective lawyers if they are on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.

Completion of my purchase has taken place for my property in Bognor Regis. Conveyancing was a necessary evil but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How do I make a complaint?

All banks and building societies have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Department at head office. Ordinarily complaints to a lender are sorted out very quickly. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR who will take matters further.

I am due to exchange contracts on my apartment. I had a double glazing fitted in February 2010, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s mortgage company, TSB are being pedantic. The Bognor Regis solicitor who is on the TSB conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but TSB are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do TSB have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that TSB have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why TSB may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

Have purchased a a terraced house in Bognor Regis , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to record my ownership? My Bognor Regis conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to check the land registry aspects are addressed.

As far as conveyancing in Bognor Regis is concerned, registration is no faster or slower than the rest of the country. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can differ according to the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry have to notify any interested persons or bodies. Currently in the region of 80% of such applications are fully addressed within two weeks but occasionally there can be extensive hold-ups. Registration is effected once the buyer has moved in to the property therefore post completion formalities is not usually an essential issue but if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers should contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Bognor Regis. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Bognor Regis

    The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? 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.

I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £235,500 and found one near me in Bognor Regis I like with a park and transport links nearby, however it's only got 49 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Bognor Regis in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a lease with such few years left?

Should you require a home loan that many years will likely be problematic. Discount the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of twenty four months you could request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor about this matter.

I am looking to sell my property. My former conveyancers have shut. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Bognor Regis if that affects matters.

You should use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Bognor Regis. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes with a minimum of fuss.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Bognor Regis regulated by the SRA

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

  • Chamberlain Martin Solicitors, 40 Sudley Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 1ES
  • Rita Sen Solicitors, 4 Nyetimber Lane, Rose Green, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 3HG
  • Helen And Ian Saul Solicitors, 6 Priory Close, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 4HH
  • Wannops Llp, South Pallant House, 8 South Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1TH
  • Charles Hill Hubbard, 27-28 Southgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1ES

Planning law solicitors in Bognor Regis regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Bognor Regis with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Wannops Llp, South Pallant House, 8 South Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1TH

Conveyancing in Bognor Regis is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Examining the title to the premises
  • Conducting Bognor Regis searches with respect to the title
  • Reviewing draft sale agreement and other papers collated by the owner’s conveyancer
  • Raising queries with the owner’s conveyancer
  • Negotiating the sale contract
  • Reviewing replies supplied by the vendor to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for the Transfer document
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (if applicable)
  • Drafting and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the purchase and the mortgage (where appropriate) at the Land Registry.

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

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