Conveyancing in Emsworth
Conveyancing describes the legal transfer of property ownership, and includes all the administrative and legal work carried out by a solicitor. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Emsworth, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped Emsworth and Havant 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: Basingstoke, Eastleigh, Portsmouth and Southampton
Buying property in Emsworth
A small town in Hampshire, Emsworth is known for its charming harbour and the nearby South Downs. Popular residential areas include Westbourne and Southbourne. Emsworth has a railway station, providing links to Portsmouth and Chichester. Emsworth has a population of approximately 10,000.
Council Tax in Emsworth (2023/24)
Emsworth is in Havant District Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,345.47 |
| B | £1,569.71 |
| C | £1,793.95 |
| D | £2,018.20 |
| E | £2,466.69 |
| F | £2,915.18 |
| G | £3,363.67 |
| H | £4,036.40 |
What will my Emsworth solicitor do?
Your conveyancing solicitor will handle the legal aspects of buying a home.
The solicitor will order property searches, raise enquires of the seller's solicitor, review the lease (if applicable) and complete any post-sale actions, including paying Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Emsworth conveyancing solicitors could also undertake flood risk searches.
Buying a home with a mortgage?
When buying with a mortgage, it is standard practice for your solicitor to also act for the bank arranging your mortgage.
If your solicitor is not on your mortgage provider's panel, your purchase could take weeks longer and also cost more.More than 100 building societies, banks and lenders have approved our chosen panel solicitors. We can help you complete your Emsworth transaction smoothly.
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Roughly 500,000 listed properties exist across the country - around 250 of which are in Havant District Council. Listed buildings in and near to Emsworth include: Buying and owning a listed property is not for the faint-hearted. Examples of the duties faced by listed property owners include consent required for energy efficient alterations, and an obligation to maintain the property's surroundings in a manner consistent with its historic character. Our expert solicitor panel will offer guidance on what duties your ownership will impose. Read more:Buying a listed building
New Build
The legal work for buying a new build in Emsworth can be complicated compared to other types of conveyancing.
A conveyancer in Emsworth must be able to deal with things like checking new build mortgage procedures are followed, confirming right of way over drains and sewers and checking new build warranties with warranty providers such as NHBC Buildmark, Advantage HCI and Checkmate.
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Leasehold property
The vast majority of flats are leasehold. Buying a leasehold property can take weeks more to complete than a freehold house because leasehold transactions involve more work.
Delays in leasehold transactions could include anything from out-of-date contact information for the freeholder to incomplete managing agent information.
Completely Moved's team of leasehold specialists complete the legal work for 100's of leasehold purchases each month, and our proactive approach can mean faster conveyancing.
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Selling a house or flat in Emsworth
For the sale of property in Emsworth, your conveyancing solicitor will prepare the necessary documentation, including the contract of sale and property information forms, and help you complete these forms.
Their role involves overcoming hurdles such as a missing EIC, responding to the buyer's solicitor's enquiries and redeeming the mortgage.
The solicitor will also coordinate with all stakeholders, including agents, lenders and landlords, ensuring that the transfer of ownership completes quickly.What do I need to know if selling a leasehold property in Emsworth?
The legal work for a leasehold flat (houses are rarely leasehold) is a great deal more complex than for a freehold house.
The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Emsworth must carry out extra work, which could include collating an up-to-date service charge statement, through to ascertaining if the incoming lessee (i.e. the seller) is required to buy a share in the building's management company.
To reduce leasehold-related delays, It is highly recommended that the vendor contact a conveyancer as soon as an estate agent is chosen.
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Remortgage in Emsworth
The current Bank of England base rate is 4.5% (14 May, 2025)
Verify your bank or building society's legal panel includes your conveyancing solicitor before you instruct your solicitor.
Our partner panel solicitors can work on behalf of almost all mortgage lenders, so whether you are changing to a discount mortgage with Barclays or moving to an interest only mortgage with Holmesdale Building Society, our panel solicitors will make the process as simple and stress-free as possible.
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Emsworth Transfer of equity
If you need to make changes to the ownership of a property, whether you are inheritance tax (IHT) planning, transferring the ownership of a property to your children or taking over the share of another owner, a transfer of equity is required.
Your solicitor will complete the legal work for a fixed fee.
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How much does conveyancing cost in Emsworth?
Solicitors' fees
These legal fees are paid to your conveyancing solicitor for the legal work that they complete. Your solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete.
Disbursements
A disbursement is an expense your conveyancing solicitor will pay on your behalf which will be added to your bill when you complete. Examples of disbursements include Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or a bank transfer fee.
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Double-check for additional fees or charges, when you compare conveyancing quotes. Some solicitors' quotes include additional fees in the small print, leading to an inflated final bill.
