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Logical reasons to use our service to assist you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Ventnor

  • 1 The Ventnor conveyancing practitioners that are identified are committed to supplying value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and investors in Ventnor
  • 2 Chances are that the the solicitors for the other party are based in Ventnor - if so sets of lawyers will be less confrontational
  • 3 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Ventnor is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 4 Using a a family Solicitor generally results in a more personal touch. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 5 Ventnor solicitors work in partnership with Ventnor estate agents, property finders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to home movers every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept up to date with progress throughout

Examples of recent conveyancing in Ventnor since December 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Ventnor

I am in the process of selling my apartment in Ventnor and the estate agent has just called to warn that the purchasers are switching property lawyer. I am told that this is due to the fact that the lender will only work with solicitors on their approved list. On what basis would a major mortgage company only work with certain lawyers rather the firm that they want to select for their conveyancing in Ventnor ?

Lenders have always had an approved set of law firms they are content to work with, but in recent years big names such as HSBC, have reviewed and reduced their conveyancing panel– in some cases removing conveyancing firms who have acted for them for many years.

Banks blame a rise in fraud as the reason for the pruning – criteria have been stiffened as a smaller panel is easier to keep an eye on. Banks tend not to disclose how many solicitors have been dropped, claiming the information is commercially sensitive, but the Law Society says it is hearing daily from firms that have been removed from panels. Plenty of firms are unaware that they have been dropped until contacted by a borrower who has instructed them as might be the situation in your buyers' case. Your buyers are not going to have any sway in the decision.

My wife and I are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our house in Ventnor and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. A local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers are using a nationwide conveyancing practice rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Ventnor. Having lived in Ventnor for six years we know that this is a non issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification that the buyers are looking for.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? You need to 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 life insurance to cover that same sickness)

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Ventnor. 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 may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Ventnor

    Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared.

I am looking for a flat up to £235,500 and found one near me in Ventnor I like with open areas and transport links in the vicinity, the downside is that it only has 61 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Ventnor suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a lease with such few years left?

Should you need a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term will be a potential deal breaker. Discount the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the property for at least 2 years you can request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor regarding this matter.

How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business offices in Ventnor and how can your lawyers assist?

The particular law that you refer to gives protection to commercial tenants, granting the right to apply to court for a renewal tenancy and continue in occupation at the end of the lease term. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Ventnor is one of our many areas of the UK in which the firms we work with are based

My husband and I are disposing of a Ventnor flat left to us seven years ago in 2009. I have over 15 years conveyancing know-how and, now retired, see no reason not to do the conveyancing. The purchaser's property lawyer has informed me that their building society will not allow you to do your own conveyancing mandating that the funds to be passed via a solicitor's bank account.

Lending requirements to property lawyers from all mainstream lenders specify that If the seller is not legally represented the buyer’s lawyers should check whether the bank needs to be told so that a decision can be made if they are willing to proceed.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Ventnor regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Ventnor specialising in commercial conveyancing in Ventnor. This should include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • 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

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

  • Conveyancer instructed by the buyer once the offer has been accepted
  • Examining the title to the property
  • Undertaking Ventnor property searches with respect to the title
  • Considering the draft contract and other papers collated by the owner’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Raising enquiries with the owner’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Negotiating the sale contract
  • Going through replies supplied by the seller to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (where relevant)
  • Drafting and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; summarising to the buyer on the contents of the contract pack, preliminary enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the change in ownership and the home loan (where relevant) at the HM Land Registry.

Ventnor commercial property solicitors provide expert offering advice on numerous issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Property realisations and advice for insolvency practitioners General advice on title or other property issues Development, including options, overage agreements, JCT building contracts Property finance for investment and development loans for mortgage companies and borrowers Subletting, licences and sharing occupation Telecommunications and broadcast mast sites

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

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