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Reasons to use our West Wittering conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The West Wittering conveyancing practitioners that are identified are committed to supplying the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and investors in West Wittering
  • 2 Experience means that West Wittering lawyer have developed very good links with West Wittering local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of undertaking your home move in West Wittering.
  • 3 West Wittering lawyer are the key to a successful West Wittering home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 4 West Wittering conveyancers will have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 5 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often based hundreds of miles away with limited appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in West Wittering

Examples of recent conveyancing in West Wittering since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in West Wittering

Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in West Wittering costs more?

West Wittering leasehold properties involve far more paperwork than a freehold purchase, and therefore takes more time to examine and advise upon.Conveyancing will involve the lease having to be checked which is usually a lengthy document, queries raised to ensure that the covenants and conditions have been observed. If it is a flat there will be a management company in existence and the accounts of this will need to be checked and enquiries raised to ensure it is operating efficiently and that all monies due have been paid by the Seller to the company and if not ensuring that money is paid up to date or the appropriate undertakings obtained.

What does a local search inform me about the property I am buying in West Wittering?

West Wittering conveyancing often starts with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations for example PSG The local search is essential in every West Wittering conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any unpleasant once you have moved into your property. The search will reveal data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen topic headings.

Just bought a terraced house in West Wittering , how long should it take for the Land Registry to register my ownership? My West Wittering conveyancing solicitor has been very slow, so I want to be certain the post completion formalities are concluded.

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in West Wittering registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timeframes can adjust subject to the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry communicate with any interested persons or bodies. At present roughly 80% of submission are fully addressed in less than three weeks but some can be subject to longer delays. Registration takes place once the buyer has moved in to the premises therefore post completion formalities is not always an essential issue yet where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers could communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.

I am a sole trader wishing to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend solicitors offering no-sale-no fees for commercial conveyancing in West Wittering for below 2k?

We can recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in West Wittering, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply property. If you are hoping to buy or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we will find you the right lawyer. Regarding the fees this will depend on the structure and heads of terms of the proposed transaction. Let us have your details or email so as to enable us to provide you with a fixed commercial conveyancing quote.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in West Wittering for my remortgage. Is there any facility to check a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

Members of the public may find published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from investigations started on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find details Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors history, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could recorded telephone calls for training purposes.

I've found a house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable price which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently found out that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns buying a house with a leasehold title in West Wittering. Conveyancing solicitors have are soon to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in West Wittering are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are purchasing in West Wittering so you should seriously consider looking for a West Wittering conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions such as obtaining the landlord’sconsent to conduct changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the house is located on an estate. Your conveyancer will appraise you on the various issues.

I own a ground floor flat in West Wittering, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Comparable flats in West Wittering with an extended lease are worth £197,000. The ground rent is £55 levied per year. The lease ends on 21st October 2080

You have 55 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to range between £31,400 and £36,200 as well as legals.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure without more comprehensive investigations. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in West Wittering regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in West Wittering with expertise in commercial conveyancing in West Wittering. This should include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • 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

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in West Wittering regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in West Wittering but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Five Property Lawyers Ltd, 5 Seagrove Avenue, PO11 9EU

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in West Wittering?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding acquiring and selling property and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales not just West Wittering. If appointed a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you are entitled to:
  • Enjoy the benefit of an honest and lawful service.
  • Receive a high standard of legal services.
  • Receive your conveyancing dealt with using care, skill and legal know-how.
  • Have a high quality of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Have a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your specific needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a swift, objective and comprehensive service if if a complaint is registered about your conveyancing in West Wittering.

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

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