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Cheap conveyancing in Chichester does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

Chichester Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 88% freehold and 12% leasehold conveyancing in Chichester for this year to date
  • 2 Average time frame of 38 days for registration of title in Chichester
  • 3 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270
  • 4 Percentage of leasehold conveyancing purchases in Chichester is 38% where there is a share in the management company or freehold company
  • 5 December was the busiest month and January was the next busiest month while October was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Chichester

Examples of recent conveyancing in Chichester since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Chichester

I am not well enough to travel far from Chichester. What is the rationale as to why all Chichester conveyancers are not on all lender panels?

As inequitable as it may seem for banks to limit who can represent them, from the public’s or conveyancer’s standpoint, the other side of the coin is that lending institutions are becoming ever more anxious and regard it essential to shield themselves from illegal activities. As a consequence of this concern lenders are limiting their conveyancing panel to a manageable size.

Why do I have to pay up front when it comes to conveyancing in Chichester?

Where you are retaining lawyers for conveyancing in Chichester your lawyer will request that you to provide them with monies to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. Generally this is asked for to cover the fees of the Local Authority Search. If any down payment is as part of the total price then this should be needed immediately in advance of contracts are exchanged. The closing balance that is needed will be payable shortly before completion.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Chichester. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Chichester

    The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Please supply a car parking plan. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Chichester is where the house is located. Is there any guidance you can give?

Flying freeholds in Chichester are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Chichester you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Chichester may decide 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 property.

I have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in Chichester for my purchase. Can I check a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?

One can search for presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from inquisitions commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's history, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may monitor telephone calls for training purposes.

I am purchasing a house with all finances in place. My conveyancer has been given with two distinct forms of photographic identification, bank statement, multiple utility bills. Now he requires a copy from a probate lawyer acknowledging that the funds are in order and that it has come from inheritance and not selling fake watches.

For some years now requires conveyancing solicitors as well as banks, building societies and other financial institutes to obtain satisfactory evidence of the identity of the client. This is because solicitors who deal with money and property on behalf of their clients can be used by criminals wishing to launder money. In order to comply with the law of money laundering, your Chichester conveyancing lawyer will need to obtain evidence of your identity as as well as make sure that your funds are legitimate.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Chichester regulated by the SRA

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

  • 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
  • Rita Sen Solicitors, 4 Nyetimber Lane, Rose Green, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 3HG

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Chichester

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Chichester with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • 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

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Chichester is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Representing bank (if applicable)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Negotiating amendments to the the Transfer deed
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing funds to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the buyer and the home loan (if relevant) at the HM Land Registry.

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

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