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Logical reasons to use our service to help you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Southsea

  • 1 Southsea lawyers have a crucial advantage when it comes to Southsea conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can affect your conveyancing
  • 2 The Southsea conveyancing firms that are listed are committed to supplying the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and remortgagors in Southsea
  • 3 This site is the first site that enables you the facility to check that your conveyancing in Southsea will be carried out by a property lawyer on your lender’s conveyancing panel.
  • 4 You can gain comfort when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Southsea has a number to choose from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 5 Notwithstanding what alternative sites advise it could be necessary to visit your solicitor to execute contracts. There are enough parties engaged in a homemove without needing to include Royal Mail into the mix.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Southsea since April 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Southsea

We opted for a local firm for my conveyancing in Southsea today. After carefully reading the terms of engagement it is apparent thatI am liable for charges even if the sale aborts. Should I go with them or instruct a web based firm advertising no completion no charge conveyancing in Southsea?

Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is advertised then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be more expensive to counteract those cases that do not proceed. Do bear in mind that such arrangements generally do not cover expenses for example Southsea conveyancing search charges.

My wife and I are downsizing from our property in Southsea and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built land that was not decontaminated. A high street Southsea lawyer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers used a nationwide conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Southsea. Having lived in Southsea for many years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to seek confirmation that the buyers are looking for.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm already. What do they say? You must enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same ailment)

I have been on the look out for a leasehold apartment up to £245,000 and identified one close by in Southsea I like with open areas and station nearby, however it's only got 51 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Southsea suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?

If you require a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term may be problematic. Discount the price by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the property for at least 2 years you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor concerning this.

What does commercial conveyancing in Southsea cover?

Southsea conveyancing for business premises covers a wide range of services, provided by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. For example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the transfer of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of leases.

In scouring the internet for the term on line conveyancing in Southsea it brings up numerous solicitorslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable solicitor for my move?

The preferential method of seeking a suitable conveyancer is via trusted testimonial, so seek the counsel of colleagues and relatives who have acquired a property in Southsea or the local estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Southsea vary, so it's advisable to request at least four fee estimates from different solicitors. Be sure to secure confirmation what costs in the quote includes.

I am buying a garden flat in Southsea. Conveyancing solicitor is awaiting, from the owner, building insurance paperwork. Earlier today I was informed that the owner needs to forward the insurance documents for the flat above in addition. Why would my conveyancer need to check the insurance for the other flat? Is it strictly necessary? We have been waiting for the previous month…

It is not impossible in leasehold conveyancing in Southsea to find Conveyancing in Southsea in a minority of cases reveals that the lease requires the leasehold owners to insure their individual flats rather than the landlord insuring the complete property - which is clearly preferable. Do contact your property lawyer but it would appear that your conveyancer is seeking to verify that the whole building is insured. Insuring your residence is no help when it comes to rebuilding after a fire if the other flat cannot be rebuilt as a result of lack of insurance.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Southsea regulated by the SRA

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

  • Woodgate & Co, 95-97 Palmerston Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3PR
  • Large & Gibson, Kent House, 49 Kent Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3EJ
  • Howard Green Llp, The Attic, 10 Victoria Road South, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 2DA
  • Bramsdon & Childs, 141 Elm Grove, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 1HR
  • Gurney-champion & Co, Champion House, 104 Victoria Road North, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 1QE

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Southsea regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Southsea with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Southsea. This may include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Large & Gibson, Kent House, 49 Kent Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3EJ
  • Bramsdon & Childs, 141 Elm Grove, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 1HR
  • Gurney-champion & Co, Champion House, 104 Victoria Road North, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 1QE
  • Stokes Solicitors Llp, 108 Victoria Road North, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 1QQ
  • Saulet Townsend Limited, Froddington House, Cumberland Business Centre, Northumberland Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 1DS

Planning law solicitors in Southsea regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Southsea with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including special planning controls
  • Saulet Townsend Limited, Froddington House, Cumberland Business Centre, Northumberland Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 1DS
  • Coffin Mew Llp, 1000 Lakeside, North Harbour, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3EN
  • Blake Morgan Llp, Harbour Court, Compass Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4ST
  • Blake Lapthorn, Harbour Court, Compass Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4ST
  • Blake Morgan Group Llp, Harbour Court, Compass Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4ST

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