Conveyancing in Lancing
Conveyancing is the legal process carried out by a solicitor to transfer the ownership of a property from one person to another. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Lancing, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Lancing and throughout Adur 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: Bognor Regis, Crawley, Gatwick and Worthing
Buying property in Lancing
A village in West Sussex, Lancing is known for its Lancing College Chapel, Shoreham Airport, and the nearby South Downs. Lancing has a railway station, providing links to Brighton and Worthing. Lancing has a population of approximately 19,000.
Council Tax in Lancing (2023/24)
Lancing is in Adur District Council.
Band | Amount |
---|---|
A | £1,478.26 |
B | £1,724.63 |
C | £1,971.01 |
D | £2,217.39 |
E | £2,710.14 |
F | £3,202.90 |
G | £3,695.65 |
H | £4,434.78 |
What do Lancing conveyancing solicitors do?
For a house or flat purchase, your conveyancer will take care of the technical side of the transaction.
Your solicitor will order property searches, raise questions for the seller, review contracts and complete any post-sale actions, such as registering the property ownership with the Land Registry.
In addition to standard searches, Lancing conveyancing solicitors would also undertake searches for flood risk.
Purchasing a property with a mortgage?
When buying with a mortgage, it is standard practice for your solicitor to also act for your mortgage lender.
If your lawyer is not on your bank or building society's panel, your purchase could take weeks longer and cost you more in the process.
More than 100 building societies, banks and lenders have approved our chosen panel solicitors. We can help you complete your Lancing transaction smoothly.
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Conveyancing for buying a property
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We can assist home movers in Lancing with the legal work for:
There are around 500,000 listed properties across the country, 130 of which are in Adur District Council. Listed buildings in and around Lancing include: Listed properties can be a joy to own, but they come with their share of complexities. Examples of the duties faced by listed property owners include use of traditional methods and materials for maintenance, and consent for additions like solar panels. Our expert solicitor panel will explain to you the obligations imposed by listed property ownership. Read more:Listed buildings
New Build Conveyancing
The legal work for buying a new build in Lancing is more complicated than buying an existing property.
A solicitor in Lancing will need to be qualified to handle things like handling the uncertainties of buying off plan, negotiating new build contracts and registering ownership with warranty providers such as NHBC Buildmark, Advantage and Ward Cole.
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Selling a house or flat in Lancing
The sale of a home in Lancing will require your conveyancing solicitor to first arrange all the necessary documentation, including property information forms and the draft contract.
They will sort out potential snags and respond to inquiries from the buyer's solicitor. By taking steps to coordinate with both sides, including estate agents and banks or building societies, your conveyancer will ensure the move completes without a hitch.Does it take longer to sell a leasehold property?
Compared to freehold property, yes. The legal work for selling leasehold properties typically takes longer.
The solicitor acting for the buyer must review these documents. These could include details of any breaches by other leaseholders and management company information. The time it takes to source this information is commonly the source of delays.
It could take several weeks to collect this paperwork if it is difficult to contact the landlord or managing agent or they are slow to respond, so your solicitor should commence this even before you have found a buyer.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage in Lancing
The Bank of England's current base rate is 4.5% (18 February, 2025)
Make sure you verify your conveyancing solicitor's lender panel status before you instruct.
Quittance panel solicitors are panel members for all major mortgage lenders. Whether you are changing to an offset mortgage with Lloyds Bank or taking out a shared ownership mortgage from Harpenden Building Society, our experienced conveyancing team can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Transfer of equity
Whether you are dealing with inheritance tax planning, buying out a joint owner or transferring the ownership of your property to a child, you will need to transfer equity. Your lawyer will quickly and efficiently complete the legal work for a fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much does conveyancing cost in Lancing?
Conveyancing fees
The conveyancing quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you'll pay when your transaction completes. These fees are paid to your lawyer for the work they carry out.
Disbursements
Your quote should also list any disbursements, which are costs paid to third parties on your behalf, such as Stamp Duty, property searches and a title search.
Read the terms and conditions
Beware of hidden fees or extra charges, if you are comparing quotes. Some firms may set out extra costs in the small print. This can mean a final bill that is higher than the original quote.