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Southsea Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Percentage of cases in Southsea that are buy to let is 20%
  • 2 66% freehold and 34% leasehold conveyancing in Southsea for this year to date
  • 3 Average time from start to completion was 65 days for conveyancing in Southsea
  • 4 144 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Southsea
  • 5 August was the busiest month and September was the next busiest month while December was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Southsea

Examples of recent conveyancing in Southsea since April 2026*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Southsea

Much to our surprise we have been advised by our broker that my Southsea lawyer is not on the mortgage company Solicitor panel. How can I check?

The best course of action for you to take is to contact your Southsea conveyancer. It is reasonable to expect your lawyer to inform you of the situation. If they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the conveyancing panel for your bank.

We are purchasing a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Southsea who is on the Leeds Building Society approved panel. Can you recommend a local solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Leeds Building Society . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Southsea.

Do I have to have a meeting at the offices of the solicitor to execute the mortgage deed? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in Southsea so that I can pop in to their offices when needed.

As opposed to 12 years ago, almost all mortgage companies no longer oblige their conveyancing panel solicitor to witness the mortgagors signature. It will still be necessary for you to hand over identification documents and there are still manifest benefits to choosing a local ayer, in your situation a conveyancing solicitor in Southsea.

Hoping to buy a property located in Southsea and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Southsea. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Southsea area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Southsea. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

All being well we will complete the sale of our £150,000 apartment in Southsea in just under a week. The landlords agents has quoted £300 for Landlord’s certificate, building insurance schedule and 3 years service charge statements. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge such fees for a flat conveyance in Southsea?

Southsea conveyancing on leasehold apartments normally requires the buyer’s conveyancer sending questions for the landlord to address. Although the landlord is not legally bound to address such questions most will be willing to assist. They are at liberty to levy a reasonable charge for responding to questions or supplying documentation. There is no set fee. The average fee for the paperwork that you are referring to is over three hundred pounds, in some situations it is in excess of £800. The management information fee levied by the landlord must be sent together with a synopsis of entitlements and obligations in relation to administration fees, otherwise the charge is not strictly payable. Reality however dictates that you have no choice but to pay whatever is requested of you should you wish to complete the sale of your home.

I purchased a ground floor flat in Southsea, conveyancing having been completed in 2008. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Equivalent flats in Southsea with a long lease are worth £265,000. The ground rent is £50 yearly. The lease ceases on 21st October 2102

You have 76 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £8,600 and £9,800 as well as costs.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more detailed investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.

Can a conveyancer remove someone from the title of my home in Southsea ?

Removing or adding someone to the title of your property is relatively straightforward. You’ll need to appoint a lawyer to discuss your legal rights before you can proceed with a transfer of property. Contact us to book a free consultation with one a property lawyer

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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

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Southsea

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Southsea specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • 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 list below is a small selection of solicitors in Southsea with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Southsea. This should include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • 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

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

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