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5 reasons to let us help you select a local conveyancing solicitor in Selsey

  • 1 Selsey solicitors work in conjunction with Selsey estate agents, house builders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 2 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor generally results in a more personalised service. When using a an online conveyancing factory, your transaction is dealt with by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 3 Selsey conveyancing lawyers are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 4 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Selsey is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 5 This site is the first site offering you the ability to ensure that your property ownership legalities in Selsey will be conducted by a conveyancer on your bank approved panel.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Selsey since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Selsey

Can your site be used to locate a Conveyancing solicitor in Selsey even if I’m not buying or selling a house, for instance where I want to acquire a shop in Selsey with a loan from Britannia?

Our search tool is mainly there to get a quote from residential conveyancing solicitors in Selsey but we have listed at the end of this page a selection of Selsey commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to make contact with the company directly to check if they can also act for Britannia

Just acquired a terraced house in Selsey , how long should it take for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing my proprietorship? My Selsey conveyancing solicitor has been painfully slow, so I want to check that my name is recorded.

There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Selsey registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can adjust depending on who lodges the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry need to notify any 3rd parties. As of today roughly three quarters of submission are fully dealt with within 12 days but some can be subject to longer delays. Registration occurs after the buyer is living at the premises so an expedited registration is not typically top priority but if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your lawyers should communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.

I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £305k and identified one round the corner in Selsey I like with open areas and station nearby, however it's only got 52 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Selsey in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a short lease?

Should you require a home loan that many years will be an issue. Reduce the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you may ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor regarding this.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Selsey. I have stumble across a web site which looks to be the ideal solution If it is possible to get all the legals completed via email that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I've found a house that seems to meet my requirements, at a great figure which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently discovered that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Selsey. Conveyancing advisers have not yet been instructed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Selsey are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are purchasing in Selsey so you should seriously consider looking for a Selsey conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a leaseholder you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions for example obtaining the landlord’sconsent to conduct alterations. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the property is located on an estate. Your solicitor will appraise you on the various issues.

Selsey Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Queries Prior to Purchasing

    Please note that where the lease has fewer than eighty years it will have adverse implications on the value of the flat. It is worth checking with your mortgage company that they are willing to to proceed given the lease term. Leases with less than 80 years remaining means that you will almost definitely need a lease extension sooner rather than later and it is worth discovering how much this would cost. Remember, in most cases you would be be obliged to have owned the residence for 24 months in order to be entitled to carry out a lease extension. The answer will be important as a) areas could result in problems in the building as the communal areas may start to deteriorate where repairs are not paid for b) if the leasehold owners have an issue with the running of the building you will wish to have complete disclosure It would be prudent to enquire if there are any onerous prohibitions in the lease. By way of example it is very common in Selsey leases that pets are not allowed in certain buildings in Selsey. If you like the propertyin Selsey but your cat can’t make the move with you then you will be presented with a difficult compromise.

Why do Selsey conveyancing fees are more expensive for leasehold and freehold properties?

Inevitably there is increased work needed in leasehold conveyancing. Selsey has many leasehold properties. There is more hours involved in the purchase: for example, the lease and leasehold information (including up to date service charge, ground rent and buildings insurance details) obtained from the freeholder or managing agents. There are strict criteria that the lease must meet in order to be acceptable to a mortgage company. If it does not meet these requirements, the lease must be amended, which can involve additional expense for the seller.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Selsey regulated by the SRA

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

  • Helen And Ian Saul Solicitors, 6 Priory Close, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 4HH
  • Rita Sen Solicitors, 4 Nyetimber Lane, Rose Green, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 3HG

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Selsey

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Selsey with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Helen And Ian Saul Solicitors, 6 Priory Close, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 4HH

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Selsey regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Selsey specialising in commercial conveyancing in Selsey. This could include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • Helen And Ian Saul Solicitors, 6 Priory Close, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 4HH
  • Hobbs Law Llp, 21 Tennyson Road, Aldwick, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 2SB

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

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