Conveyancing in Hayling Island
When you buy, sell or remortgage a property, a solicitor or licensed conveyancer will handle the legal work. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Hayling Island, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped Hayling Island 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 Hayling Island
An island in Hampshire, Hayling Island is known for its beach, Hayling Island Golf Club, and the nearby Portsmouth. Hayling Island is well-served by bus routes to Havant. Hayling Island has a population of approximately 17,000.
Council Tax in Hayling Island (2023/24)
Hayling Island 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 solicitor do?
Your conveyancing solicitor plays an essential role during a property purchase transaction. Your solicitor will order searches, raise questions for the seller, review the contract of sale, and take care of tasks after the sale, including registering the property ownership with the Land Registry.
Hayling Island conveyancing solicitors would also undertake flood risk searches.
Are you purchasing a home with a mortgage?
Whether you are buying a commercial property or buying your first home, your solicitor must also complete legal work for the bank. Your transaction could take weeks longer to complete and incur the cost of an additional solicitor to act for the lender if your solicitor is not on your bank's panel.
We work with lawyers who can represent the vast majority of mortgage lenders, such as Nationwide, Aldermore Bank and Newcastle Building Society - facilitating a quicker completion of your transaction.
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There are around half a million listed buildings across the country - around 250 of which are in Havant District Council. Hayling Island listed buildings and properties include: Listed buildings come with complex rules that the owner must adhere to. Examples of the obligations placed upon listed building owners include use of traditional methods and materials for maintenance, required consent for any alterations and an obligation to use specialist contractors. Our specialist panel of solicitors will help you understand the additional legal obligations your planned listed building purchase will entail. Read more:Buying a listed building
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Selling a property in Hayling Island
At the start of the property selling process in Hayling Island, your solicitor will assemble all essential documents, including the title deeds and the TA6 and TA10 property information forms.
A seller's solicitor's duties include answering the buyer's solicitor's enquiries and resolving any potential issues.
The solicitor will also communicate effectively with the other parties, including agents, lenders and landlords, to make sure your move is completed successfully.Does it take longer to sell a leasehold property?
Yes, compared to freehold conveyancing. Sale conveyancing for a leasehold house or flat usually takes longer.
The solicitor acting for the buyer must review this leasehold-related paperwork, including a copy of the freehold property's buildings insurance. The time required by your lawyer to gather this paperwork is the common cause of such delays.
It can take a long time to gather this paperwork if it is difficult to contact the managing agent or landlord or they are slow to respond, so the seller's solicitor ought to start this process before a buyer has even been found.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgaging
The Bank of England's current base rate is 4.5% (14 June, 2025)
Before instructing, check your conveyancing solicitor is on your lender's panel.
We work with remortgage solicitors who can act for over 100 banks and building societies. Whether you are changing to a 30-year mortgage with the Co-operative Bank or moving to a lifetime mortgage with Holmesdale Building Society, our experienced conveyancing team can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Transferring Equity in Hayling Island
If you aim to reduce or increase your ownership share of your property, whether you are buying out another part-owner, gifting a property or estate planning, you'll need to carry out a transfer of equity. Your solicitor will handle all the required documentation and register the new interest at HM Land Registry for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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How much do conveyancing solicitors fees cost in Hayling Island?
Getting an online quote for conveyancing takes moments - but understanding what is and isn't included in the quote can be challenging.
Conveyancing solicitors fees
These fees are what your conveyancing solicitor charges you for the legal work that they complete for you. The conveyancing quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.
Disbursements (third party costs)
Your conveyancing quote should also itemise required third-party costs, or disbursements, such as Stamp Duty, property searches and an indemnity policy.
Are the conveyancing fees fixed?
If you are comparing quotes, beware of extra fees. Some solicitors' quotes may set out extra costs in their terms and conditions. This can lead to a final bill that is higher than the original quote.
