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Selecting the right solicitor is the most important decision when it comes to your Ventnor conveyancing

Reasons to use our Ventnor conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Using a a family Solicitor generally means that you will receive a more bespoke service. Sometimes when dealing with 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’.
  • 2 The Ventnor conveyancing practitioners that we work with are dedicated to supplying the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and remortgagors in Ventnor
  • 3 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s solicitors are located in Ventnor - if so both parties will be on good working terms
  • 4 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Ventnor are familiar with the local concerns specific to Ventnor and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and speedier conveyancing.
  • 5 Personal touch together with a wealth of expertise are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Ventnor property deals can be made significantly more protracted due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with strive to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Ventnor since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Ventnor

Do banks and building societies provide you with an approved list of Ventnor conveyancing solicitors? How do you know who is on the Co-operative conveyancing panel?

Ventnor conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Co-operative conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Co-operative directly.

I have a 4 bedroom Victorian house in Ventnor. Conveyancing solicitor acted for me and Yorkshire Building Society. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are a couple of entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold with the matching property. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??

You need to review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Ventnor and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also enquire as to the situation with your conveyancing lawyer who conducted the purchase.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Ventnor. 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 legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Ventnor

    The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Ventnor in advance of retaining solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor has said that some lenders tend refuse to issue a loan on this type of premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Ventnor. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Ventnor to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

I am using a search engine for the term on line conveyancing in Ventnor it shows results of many conveyancerslocally. How do I determine which is the right property lawyer for my move?

The ideal way of finding a suitable conveyancer is through a personal recommendation, so ask friends and family who have acquired a property in Ventnor or the local estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Ventnor vary, so it's a good idea to request at least four estimates from different conveyancers. Be sure to obtain confirmation that the charges are guaranteed not to escalate.

How and when do I cover the costs of stamp duty due for my Ventnor property purchase?

Your solicitor should complete a Land Transaction Return Form for you during your Ventnor purchase transaction for signature. After completion your conveyancing practitioner will submit your Land Transaction Return Form to the Tax Authorities and - assuming they have the funds - discharge any tax bill payable for you.

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

  • Lawyer instructed by the owners on acceptance of the offer
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Preparing contract and related papers
  • Forwarding draft papers to the conveyancer acting for the buyer
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and responding to supplemental queries from the buyer’s conveyancer
  • Negotiating the transfer deed
  • Replying to requisitions raised by the purchaser’s conveyancer
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
  • Receiving sale proceeds and transferring funds to the owner, the estate agent and other relevant parties (if appropriate)

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Ventnor 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
  • Following instructions from the mortgage company (if relevant)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing amendments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to the appropriate parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the new ownership and the home loan (if relevant) at the HM Land Registry.

Ventnor commercial property solicitors draw on a full range of commercial expertise offering advice on a variety of issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Dealing with notices received or to be served pursuant to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Drafting and approving option agreements Property due diligence in connection with corporate acquisitions and disposals Telecommunications and broadcast mast sites Commercial development (from overage and options through to site acquisitions and construction) Property finance transactions, including sale and leaseback

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

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