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Ventnor Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270
  • 2 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £6,794
  • 3 was the busiest month and was the next busiest month while was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Ventnor
  • 4 Average time frame of 38 days for registration of title in Ventnor
  • 5 Average time from start to completion was 34 days for conveyancing in Ventnor

Examples of recent conveyancing in Ventnor since November 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Ventnor

Why would I appoint a Ventnor conveyancing practice given that web based conveyancers are more affordable?

By all means make sure that you scrutinise conveyancing costs in Ventnor and you should seek a competitive estimate but don’t be focused with scouring the internet for the lowest priced Ventnor conveyancer. Locating the right conveyancer can mark the distinction between a seamless and a distressing house move. You need to ensure that you have expert guidance from a specialist solicitor. An e-mail can never take the place of a telephone call and can never replicate a face to face meeting. The firms that we work with will appoint you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor that will handle your conveyancing from start to finish, providing a level of personalised service that you will never get with an online conveyancer. Our lawyers will update you on headway and keep you informed. If you ever need to phone the office you will be sure who you need to speak to and we'll be sure you are in the know.

I have been recommended a conveyancing solicitor in Ventnor. I I am struggling to find out if they are accepted on the Nationwide Building Society conveyancing panel. Could you or the lender confirm if they are on the panel?

You should e-mail the conveyancer and enquire whether they are on the lender panel. Otherwise please call Nationwide Building Society who may be able to assist.

This question may be naive but I am unseasoned as FTB of a ground floor flat in Ventnor. Do I collect the keys to the property on the completion date from my lawyer? If so, I will appoint a local conveyancing solicitor in Ventnor?

On the day of completion you do not need to go to the conveyancers office in Ventnor. Your solicitors will electronically transfer the completion advance to the seller's solicitors, and shortly after the monies have arrived, you will be invited to receive the keys from the property Agents and start moving into the property. Usually this occurs early afternoon.

Can I be sure that the Ventnor conveyancing solicitor on the Virgin Money panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Ventnor obtaining recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always advocate that you speak with the lawyer conducting your transaction.

I'm in the process of viewing flats in Ventnor and I am now considering a potential offer. Is it too early to have a solicitor in place? I will be getting a mortgage with HSBC.

You should start obtaining conveyancing quotes from solicitors ASAP. Once you decide who you want to use and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and forward their details on to the selling agent. As you are taking out a mortgage with HSBC, ask your prospective lawyers if they are on the HSBC conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Ventnor?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Ventnor. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

I am looking to sell my property. My former lawyers have shut. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Ventnor if that affects matters.

You should use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Ventnor. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes with a minimum of fuss.

I've found a house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable price which is making it all the more appealing. I have just discovered that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns buying a leasehold house in Ventnor. Conveyancing advisers have not yet been instructed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in Ventnor are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area can assist with the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in Ventnor in which case you should be looking for a Ventnor conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in advising on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions for example obtaining the freeholder’spermission to conduct changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your solicitor should appraise you on the various issues.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Ventnor regulated by the SRA

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

  • A J Careless Limited, 19 Church Street, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1SN
  • Lesley A Kemp Solicitor, 2a Sandown Road, Lake, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9JP

Domestic conveyancing in Ventnor usually involves the following:

  • Conveyancer instructed by the vendor on acceptance of the offer
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Preparing contract and related documents
  • Supplying draft papers to the solicitor representing the buyer
  • Negotiating contracts and responding to additional enquires from the purchaser’s solicitor
  • Negotiating the transfer deed
  • Replying to requisitions prepared by the buyer’s solicitor
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the sale
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and wiring funds to the vendor, the estate agent and paying off the mortgage (where relevant)

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Ventnor ordinarily involves the following:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Representing lender (if appropriate)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Negotiating amendments to the the Transfer deed
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to the appropriate parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the buyer and the mortgage (if appropriate) at the Land Registry.

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

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