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Reasons to use our West Wittering conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 West Wittering property lawyer are the linchpin to a successful West Wittering conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction
  • 2 The firms identified on our directory have a variation of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.
  • 3 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often based many kilometers away with little appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in West Wittering
  • 4 Our site offers largest domestic conveyancing directory service identifying mortgage company approved property lawyers carrying out conveyancing in West Wittering regulated by the SRA or CLC.
  • 5 West Wittering property lawyers work in partnership with West Wittering estate agents, property finders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is provided to clients every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible

Examples of recent conveyancing in West Wittering since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in West Wittering

I require quick conveyancing in West Wittering as I am faced with pressure to exchange contracts inside one month. Luckily I do not require a mortgage. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

If.Given you are are a cash purchaser you are at liberty not to do searches although no lawyer would recommend that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in West Wittering the following are examples of issues that can arise and adversely affect the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...

Just acquired a terraced house in West Wittering , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing my title? My West Wittering conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be certain the land registry aspects are addressed.

As far as conveyancing in West Wittering registration is no quicker or slower than anywhere else in the country. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can differ depending on the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry communicate with any interested parties. Currently in the region of 80% of such applications are fully addressed within two weeks but occasionally there can be extensive hold-ups. Registration is effected after the new owner has moved in to the premises so 'speed' is not usually an essential issue yet if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers should contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.

I am buying a new build flat in West Wittering. Conveyancing is daunting 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 conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in West Wittering

    The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?

What is different about your site and other internet conveyancing brokers when it comes to conveyancing in West Wittering?

At this site get a fixed fee costs illustration via a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that understands the issues for your conveyancing in West Wittering. Unlike many estate agents and many comparison sites we do not have referral arrangements with solicitors. A large number of agents and online brokers 'recommend' solicitors paying the highest commission, rather than the best value conveyancing in West Wittering

Should I appoint a West Wittering conveyancing solicitor who is local to the property I am purchasing? I have an old university friend who can conduct the legal work however her office is a couple of hundredkilometers away.

The benefit of a high street West Wittering conveyancing practice is that you can attend the office to sign documents, present your ID and apply pressure on them where appropriate. Having local West Wittering know how is a benefit. However it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If if people you trust instructed your friend and the majority were content that must surpass using an unfamiliar West Wittering conveyancing lawyer just because they are West Wittering based.

New build sellers have put forward a conveyancer and I've received an estimate from them. They are nearly £250 cheaper than my local West Wittering conveyancer. Should I use them?

Builders normally have panels of conveyancing practitioners who are quick and who know the developer’s contract and conveyancing practitioner. As many developers offer an incentive to use a preferred property lawyer for this reason, any increased charges can be avoided and a builder will not put forward a conveyancing warehouse and run the risk of having the conveyancing delayed when they require an exchange within a tight deadline. A counter-argument for not agreeing to use the suggested lawyer is that they may be unwilling to 'push' your interests for fear of alienating the developer. If you worry that this may be the situation you should remain with your local West Wittering solicitor.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in West Wittering regulated by the SRA

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

  • Wilson Wakefield Solicitors, 63 Station Road, West Town, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0EB
  • Belcher Frost Solicitors Limited, 3 West Street, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7DX
  • Addison Law, 8 North Street, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7DD
  • Hughes Way, 10 South Street, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1DA
  • Stone Milward Rapers With Paul Hills & Co, 50 Westgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3HE

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in West Wittering regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in West Wittering specialising in commercial conveyancing in West Wittering. This should include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Wilson Wakefield Solicitors, 63 Station Road, West Town, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0EB
  • Belcher Frost Solicitors Limited, 3 West Street, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7DX
  • Hughes Way, 10 South Street, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1DA
  • Stone Milward Rapers With Paul Hills & Co, 50 Westgate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 3HE

Typically, West Wittering conveyancing for a purchase has some of the following tasks

  • Conveyancer instructed by the purchaser once the offer has been accepted
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Conducting West Wittering property searches for the property
  • Assessing draft sale agreement and other documentation forwarded by the seller’s lawyer
  • Submitting enquiries with the vendor’s lawyer
  • Agreeing the wording of the sale contract
  • Considering the replies given by the owner to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer document
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (where relevant)
  • 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
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the new ownership and the mortgage (if relevant) at the Land Registry.

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