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Examples of recent conveyancing in Littlehampton since January 2025*

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of terraced residence, Hinchliff Drive, BN17 7GB completing on 27/01/2025 at a price of £292,500. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, ordering official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

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Transfer

of house property, Linfield Close, BN16 4GP completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £625,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, securing official copies of the title

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of flat Goring Road BN12 4PW, at purchase sum of £72,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

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Transfer

of apartment Goring Road BN12 4PW, at purchase amount of £135,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Littlehampton

I hired a local solicitor for our conveyancing in Littlehampton today. After carefully reading the small print I seeI am on the hook for fees even if our purchase doesn't happen. Should I ditch them and instruct a web based solicitor practice advertising no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Littlehampton?

It is usually a trade off in that if "No Completion No Fee" is advertised then the conveyancing charges will generally be uplifted to cover those transactions that do not go ahead. Please beware that these promotions rarely cover expenditure such as Littlehampton conveyancing search fees.

Our Littlehampton solicitor has uncovered an inconsistency when comparing the surveyor’s assumptions in the valuation report and what is revealed within the title deeds. My lawyer has advised that he needs to check that the lender is OK with this discrepancy and is content to go ahead. Is my solicitor’s approach appropriate?

Your lawyer must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook specifications 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.

I am purchasing a house and the lawyer has raised the issue of Chancel Repair to which the house may be obligated to pay given it’s proximity to the area of such a church. He has recommended insurance. Is this strictly required for conveyancing in Littlehampton

Unless a prior purchase of the house took place post 12 October 2013 you can take it that lawyers carrying out conveyancing in Littlehampton to remain recommending a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

I am buying a new build flat in Littlehampton. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Littlehampton

    There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Please supply a car parking plan. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided.

I am using a search engine for the words on line conveyancing in Littlehampton it reveals numerous property lawyersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the right solicitor for the sale of my house?

The preferential method of choosing a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted referral, so ask friends and those you trust who have acquired a property in Littlehampton or the reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Littlehampton differ, so it's a good idea to request a minimum of four estimates from different conveyancers. Make sure that you clarify that the charges are guaranteed not to rise.

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that seems to tick a lot of boxes, at a great figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have subsequently found out that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Littlehampton. Conveyancing advisers have not yet been instructed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Littlehampton ?

The majority of houses in Littlehampton are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Littlehampton in which case you should be shopping around for a Littlehampton conveyancing practitioner and be sure that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions such as requiring the landlord’spermission to conduct changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the property is located on an estate. Your solicitor will report to you on the legal implications.

Littlehampton Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Queries before Purchasing

    How many years remain on the lease? The prefered form of lease structure is a share of the freehold. In this situation the tenants benefit from control and although a managing agent is frequently employed if it is bigger than a house conversion, the managing agent is directed by the tenants. Are any of leasehold owners in arrears of their service charge payments?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Littlehampton regulated by the SRA

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

  • E J Moyle Llp, 15 Beach Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5HZ
  • Henchleys, 39a High Street, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5EG
  • Warwick & Barker, 78 Woodlands Avenue, Rustington, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 3EZ
  • South East Leasehold Ltd, D4 Yeoman Gate, Yeoman Way, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 3QZ
  • Hensby Law Limited, 20 Mulberry Lane, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 4NS

Planning law solicitors in Littlehampton regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Littlehampton specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including planning applications and appeals
  • Hensby Law Limited, 20 Mulberry Lane, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 4NS

Residential in Littlehampton 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 unregistered or registered
  • Conducting Littlehampton property searches with respect to the title
  • Reviewing draft contract and other documentation prepared the owner’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Submitting questions with the owner’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Negotiating the purchase contract
  • Examining replies provided by the vendor to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Negotiating a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (if applicable)
  • Drafting and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; summarising to the purchaser on the contents of the contract pack, preliminary enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Completion of and submitting to HMRC the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the buyer and the home loan (if appropriate) 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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