Conveyancing in Chichester
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of property from one person to another, including the preparation and execution of the legal documents, and the registration of the new ownership. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Chichester, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Chichester and West Sussex clients with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Other areas covered: Havant, Littlehampton, Waterlooville and Worthing
Buying property in Chichester
A cathedral city in West Sussex, Chichester is known for its rich history, Georgian architecture, and the Chichester Festival Theatre. Desirable residential areas include Summersdale and The Hornet. Chichester has a railway station providing good links to London Victoria and Brighton. Chichester has a population of approximately 26,000.
Council Tax in Chichester (2023/24)
Band | Amount |
---|---|
A | £1,420.19 |
B | £1,656.88 |
C | £1,893.58 |
D | £2,130.28 |
E | £2,603.68 |
F | £3,077.07 |
G | £3,550.47 |
H | £4,260.56 |
What do Chichester conveyancing solicitors do?
For a property purchase, your conveyancing solicitor will handle all the legal elements of the transaction. The solicitor will order property searches, raise questions for the seller's solicitor, review the contract of sale and ensure that post-purchase requirements, including HMLR registration and paying Stamp Duty, are completed.
Chichester conveyancing solicitors may carry out searches for flood risk.
Buying with a mortgage?
During the house buying process, your solicitor also has to take care of legal matters for the bank. Your transaction could take significantly longer to complete and also cost more if your conveyancing solicitor is not on your lender's panel.
Over 100 lenders have approved our chosen partner solicitors, so we can help you complete your Chichester transaction without delay.
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Conveyancing for buying a property
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We can also help home movers in Chichester with the legal work for:
There are over half a million listed properties in England and Wales, 3,552 of which are in Chichester District Council. Chichester listed buildings and properties include: Buying and owning a listed building can be a lot more complicated. Examples of the duties faced by listed property owners include required consent for any alterations, and a restriction on installing double glazing or modern door designs. Our experienced panel of solicitors will help you understand the legal duties your ownership will impose. Read more:Listed buildings
Selling a property in Chichester
When you're looking to sell a Chichester property, you can expect your conveyancing solicitor to first compile key documents, including the TA6 and TA10 property information forms and title deeds.
The duties of a seller's solicitor includes dealing with complications like a lack of planning permission and responding to enquiries from the buyer's solicitor.The solicitor will also coordinate with all parties, like agents, lenders and landlords, to help ensure the move completes without a hitch.
Does sale conveyancing take longer for leasehold?
Yes, it can take much longer to complete the legal work on a leasehold property, compared to freehold conveyancing.
The solicitor acting for the buyer will need to review several leasehold-related documents, such as three years' filed accounts for the property management. Delays are usually the result of the time required by the solicitor to get these documents together.
Your solicitor ought to start this process as soon as possible, because this information can take a long time to gather if it is difficult to contact the agent responsible for managing the property or they are slow to respond.
Read more:
Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage in Chichester
Latest Bank of England base rate now at 4.5% (18 February, 2025)
Verify your lawyer is on your mortgage lender's panel before you instruct your solicitor.
Quittance panel solicitors are on the legal panels of over 100 building societies and banks, so whether you are changing to a standard variable rate mortgage with Bank of Ireland or taking out a buy to let mortgage from Cynergy Bank, our experienced conveyancing team can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Transfer of equity in Chichester
Whether you are gifting a property, tax planning for the future or adding your spouse to the deeds, you'll need a conveyancing solicitor to handle the transfer of equity.
Your legal representative will handle all the required documentation for a fixed fee.
Read more:
Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much do conveyancing solicitors fees cost in Chichester?
What is and is not included in a conveyancing quote online isn't always clear at first glance.
Conveyancing legal fees
Your solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete. These fees are what your lawyer charges you for the legal work that they complete.
Conveyancing disbursements
A disbursement is an expense your lawyer will pay on your behalf which will be added to your bill when you complete. Examples of disbursements include Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.
Check the quote for hidden costs
Some solicitors' quotes list extra charges in the small print. This can lead to an inflated final bill. When comparing quotes, double-check for additional fees or charges.