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Logical reasons to use our service to help you select a local conveyancing solicitor in Little Hampton

  • 1 Little Hampton solicitors have a significant advantage when it comes to Little Hampton conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that will affect your conveyancing
  • 2 Using a local Solicitor usually results in a more personal touch. Online forums often suggest that in selecting a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 3 On the balance of probabilities the the conveyancers for the other party have offices in Little Hampton - if so both parties will have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 4 Excellent communication together with pure property local knowledge are key benefits that you should value when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Little Hampton property deals can become a lot more protracted due to 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 quickly.
  • 5 Little Hampton conveyancers work in partnership with Little Hampton estate agents, developers, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is offered to clients every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible

Examples of recent conveyancing in Little Hampton since December 2024*

Disposal

of terraced premises, Blake Avenue, WR9 8NN completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £300,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

Sale

of terraced property, Park Way, WR9 9HE completing on 16/01/2025 at a price of £312,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion

Purchase

of flat Worcester Road WR9 8AH, purchased for £169,000. Leasehold conveyancing legalities included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, setting up the completion formalities

Transfer

of semi-detached premises, Brantwood Road, WR9 7RR completing on 15/01/2025 at a price of £340,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: ordering official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Little Hampton

My financial adviser requires my Little Hampton solicitor’s panel member for the Santander conveyancing panel. What is the best way to find this out. I have contacted my local Little Hampton branch but they don't know it.

Have you tried speaking to your Little Hampton conveyancing practitioner about this?. They keep a central record lender panel numbers.

The Little Hampton conveyancing firm handling our Little Hampton conveyancing has spotted a discrepancy when comparing the surveyor’s assumptions in the home valuation survey and what is revealed within the conveyancing documents. My solicitor says that he needs to ensure that the bank is happy with this discrepancy and is still content to lend. Is my conveyancer’s approach right?

Your solicitor must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook requirements which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.

Finally the sale completed on my house in Little Hampton last April yet the purchaser is texting every few hours complaining that their solicitor is waiting to hear from mysolicitor. What should my lawyer have done following completion?

After completion of your house sale your conveyancer is duty bound to deliver the transfer deeds and all supplemental paperwork to the purchaser's conveyancer. Where relevant, your solicitor should also confirm that the legal charge in favour of the lender has been discharged to the purchasers lawyers. There is unlikely to be post completion steps peculiar conveyancing in Little Hampton.

If you had a top tip for selecting a conveyancing solicitor in Little Hampton what would it be?

It would be unwise to be tempted by the lowest Little Hampton conveyancing quote. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of time.

I am expecting a DIP from UBS this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do UBS recommend any Little Hampton solicitors on the UBS conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?

You will need to appoint Little Hampton solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the UBS conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and UBS through the process.

I can not fathom if my bank obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date. I have called into my local Little Hampton building society branch on numerous occasions and was told it does not impact the mortgage offer and they would lend. My Little Hampton conveyancing solicitor - who is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel- called and was told they refuse to lend based on their UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook minimum lease term requirements. Who do I believe?

As long as the solicitor is on the lender panel, they must comply with the CML Handbook provisions for the lender. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the bank will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the mortgage company to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years left on the lease.

If all goes to plan we aim to complete the disposal of our £175,000 apartment in Little Hampton in just under a week. The managing agents has quoted £348 for Certificate of Compliance, insurance certificate and 3 years statements of service charge. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge such fees for a leasehold conveyance in Little Hampton?

Little Hampton conveyancing on leasehold maisonettes more often than not requires the purchaser’s lawyer sending enquiries for the landlord to answer. Although the landlord is not legally bound to respond to these enquiries most will be willing to do so. They are entitled to invoice a reasonable administration fee for answering enquiries or supplying documentation. There is no set fee. The average fee for the information that you are referring to is over three hundred pounds, in some situations it is above £800. The administration charge demanded by the landlord must be accompanied by a summary of rights and obligations in relation to administration charges, without which the charge is technically not due. Reality however dictates that one has no option but to pay whatever is requested of you if you want to complete the sale of your home.

Little Hampton Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Queries Prior to buying

    The answer will be helpful as a) areas may cause problems for the building as the common areas may begin to deteriorate where repairs remain unpaid b) if the tenants have an issue with the managing agents you will need to have full disclosure It would be wise to investigate if the the lease includes any adverse restrictions in the lease. By way of example plenty of leases prohibit pets being allowed in in a block in Little Hampton. If you like the apartmentin Little Hampton but your cat is not allowed to move with you then you will be faced difficult decision. What restrictions exist in the Little Hampton Lease?

Are all Little Hampton conveyancers on every bank conveyancing panel?

You can use our search tool or you can pop into your high street lender branch in Little Hampton. the probability is that they will be in a position to suggest some approved conveyancing solicitors in Little Hampton

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Little Hampton regulated by the SRA

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

  • Pension Partners Llp, The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Hallow, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 6PF
  • Whatley Weston & Fox, 15-16 The Tything, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 1HD
  • Stallard March & Edwards Llp, 8 Sansome Walk, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 1LW
  • Scaiff Llp, 23 Foregate Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 1DN
  • Hallmarkhulme Llp, 3 4-5 Sansome Place, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 1UQ

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Little Hampton regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Little Hampton with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Little Hampton. This will likely include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Pension Partners Llp, The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Hallow, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 6PF
  • Whatley Weston & Fox, 15-16 The Tything, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 1HD
  • Stallard March & Edwards Llp, 8 Sansome Walk, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 1LW
  • Scaiff Llp, 23 Foregate Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 1DN
  • Hallmarkhulme Llp, 3 4-5 Sansome Place, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 1UQ

Planning law solicitors in Little Hampton regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Little Hampton with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • Stallard March & Edwards Llp, 8 Sansome Walk, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 1LW
  • Harrison Clark Rickerbys Limited, 5 Deansway, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 2JG

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

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