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Selecting the right solicitor is the most important decision when it comes to your Felpham house move

Reasons to use our Felpham conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Felpham property lawyers will acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 2 The accumulation of transactions means that Felpham conveyancer have developed very good working relationships with Felpham local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of handling your home move in Felpham.
  • 3 Felpham property lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Felpham home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 4 Regardless alternative companies tell you it may be important to attend your lawyer to sign documents. There are various parties with involved in a homemove without having to include the postman into the equation.
  • 5 Personal touch together with pure property expertise are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Felpham home moves can become a lot more complicated as a result of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Felpham since November 2025*

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Acquisition

of apartment Wroxham Way PO22 8HA, at a price of £200,000. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

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Sale

of detached residence residence, Ranworth Close, PO22 8HD completing on 15/12/2025 at a price of £372,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion, preparing statement detailing charges

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Disposal

of semi property, Old School Mews, PO22 7PT completing on 28/11/2025 at a price of £267,500. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: ordering official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s conveyancer

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Conveyance

of apartment Manor Copse PO22 7AT, acquired for £245,000. Leasehold conveyancing work included: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, ordering official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Felpham

My IFA requires my Felpham law firm’s panel member for the HSBC conveyancing panel. How do I find this out. I have tried my local Felpham office but they cant find it on their system.

You are best placed to get this information from your Felpham solicitor . They maintain a central record lender panel numbers.

Why is leasehold purchase conveyancing in Felpham costs more?

The conveyancing costs on a leasehold premises in Felpham is frequently greater than on a freehold property. This is due to the supplemental investigations required in liaising with the landlord and managing agents to obtain evidence about whether the rent and service charges have been cleared and whether there are any major works due in the near future on repairs or maintenance of the building.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Felpham. I have a mortgage offer with Yorkshire BS. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Yorkshire BS, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel.

Planning on purchasing a maisonette in Felpham. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Skipton conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Felpham lawyer is on the Skipton conveyancing panel.

TSB have agreed my mortgage in principle, my bid on a property in Felpham has been agreed to, what are the next steps?

The property agent will wish to be informed of your conveyancing practitioner's details (ensure that the conveyancing practitioners are on the lender’s approved list). Call up TSB or your broker and finalise any appropriate documentation. TSB will sellect a valuer who will get in contact with the estate agent or seller to schedule a slot for the valuation to take place. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes about a fortnight for the mortgage offer to be issued. TSB will issue the offer to you and your lawyers. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Felpham.

Will commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that may affect a commercial premises in Felpham?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Felpham will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers expend in investigating accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Felpham. The report sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Felpham.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Felpham it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately could result in delays to Felpham commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not ordered for domestic conveyancing in Felpham.

What advice can you give us when it comes to choosing a Felpham conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

When appointing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Felpham conveyancing firm) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you talk with two or three firms including non Felpham conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be useful:

    What volume of lease extensions has the firm completed in Felpham in the last twenty four months? Can they put you in touch with clients in Felpham who can give a testimonial?

I acquired a 1st floor flat in Felpham, conveyancing formalities finalised 5 years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Comparable flats in Felpham with a long lease are worth £211,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease runs out on 21st October 2094

With only 68 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £9,500 and £11,000 as well as costs.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.

Why is New Build conveyancing in Felpham more expensive?

Buying a new build premises is significantly distinct from the normal house purchase conveyancing in Felpham. For a start housebuilders normally need contracts to exchange very quickly, the result being a lot of pressure on your property lawyer to make sure all is in order. In addition new build premises frequently necessitate examination of adoption of highways, drains, planning considerations, building warranties or architects certificates. Lenders obligations are also more detailed. Due to the complex nature of the process for these types of properties, the conveyancing new build fees are higher than normal.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Felpham regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Felpham 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
  • Henchleys, 39a High Street, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5EG
  • E J Moyle Llp, 15 Beach Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5HZ

Planning law solicitors in Felpham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Felpham specialising in planning law. This will likely include advice on compulsory purchases in Felpham
  • Wannops Llp, South Pallant House, 8 South Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1TH

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

  • Conveyancer instructed by the owners once the offer has been accepted
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Preparing contract and related papers
  • Sending draft papers to the property lawyer representing the buyer
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and replying to supplemental questions from the purchaser’s property lawyer
  • Agreeing the transfer deed
  • Responding to requisitions prepared by the buyer’s property lawyer
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and sending funds to the seller, the estate agent and other relevant parties (if appropriate)

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

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