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Chichester Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Percentage of cases in Chichester that are buy to let is 16%
  • 2 The most common indemnity insurance policies for Chichester conveyancing is Chancel
  • 3 Average time frame of 38 days for registration of title in Chichester
  • 4 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £10,351
  • 5 88% freehold and 12% leasehold conveyancing in Chichester for this year to date

Examples of recent conveyancing in Chichester since December 2024*

Disposal

of flat St Johns Street PO19 1UP, at sale amount of £346,500. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

Sale

of semi-detached premises, Ettrick Road, PO19 7DU completing on 03/01/2025 at a price of £695,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, securing official copies of the title

Transfer

of terraced residence, Washington Street, PO19 3BN completing on 15/01/2025 at a price of £315,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

Disposal

of semi premises, King George Gardens, PO19 6LB completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £510,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s conveyancer

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Chichester

We decided to go with a high street solicitor for my conveyancing in Chichester today. After carefully reading the Terms and Conditions I notewe are liable for fees even if our purchase aborts. Should I ditch them and use a web based solicitor practice promoting no move no charge conveyancing in Chichester?

Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is available then the fee levels will tend to be be uplifted to neutralise those transactions that do not go ahead. Also remember that such offerings rarely protect you from expenditure e.g. Chichester conveyancing search fees.

Due to complete my purchase in Chichester next Tuesday. My conveyancing practitioner now wants me to supply her with proof of content and building insurance for the property as he says that he has to check this in his capacity as lawyer for the bank. What risks does the lender expect the insurance to cover?

All property lawyers on acting for banks would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s Part 2 instructions. These requirements are not limited to conveyancing in Chichester.

Having sold my house in Chichester last December yet the purchaser is telephoning every few hours complaining that his lawyer needs to hear from mylawyer. What should my lawyer have done following completion?

Following your sale your solicitor is committed to send the transfer documentation and all additional paperwork to the buyer’s lawyers. Depending on the transaction, your lawyer should also confirm that the mortgage has been paid off to the purchasers solicitors. There are no post completion formalities specific conveyancing in Chichester.

Just bought a semi-detached house in Chichester , how long should it take for the Land Registry to register my proprietorship? My Chichester conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to check the post completion formalities are addressed.

There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Chichester registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timeframes can adjust depending on the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry must send notices to any 3rd persons or bodies. At present in the region of three quarters of submission are fully dealt with within two weeks but occasionally there can be extensive delays. Registration takes place after the new owner has moved in to the premises therefore post completion formalities is not usually an essential issue but where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your lawyers must communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in last month in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Chichester is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Chichester are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Chichester you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Chichester may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

I am looking for a conveyancing lawyer in Chichester for my home move. Can I see a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?

Members of the public may read documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find details Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may monitor call for training reasons.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Chichester

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Chichester specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • George Ide Llp, 52 North Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1NQ
  • Wannops Llp, South Pallant House, 8 South Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1TH
  • The Owen Kenny Partnership Limited, 38 South Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1EL
  • Charles Hill Hubbard, 27-28 Southgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1ES
  • Stone Milward Rapers With Paul Hills & Co, 50 Westgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3HE

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Chichester regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Chichester with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Chichester. This could include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • George Ide Llp, 52 North Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1NQ
  • Wannops Llp, South Pallant House, 8 South Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1TH
  • Charles Hill Hubbard, 27-28 Southgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1ES
  • Stone Milward Rapers With Paul Hills & Co, 50 Westgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3HE
  • Helen And Ian Saul Solicitors, 6 Priory Close, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 4HH

Planning law solicitors in Chichester regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Chichester with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including special planning controls
  • Wannops Llp, South Pallant House, 8 South Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1TH

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

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