Conveyancing in Littlehampton
Conveyancing is the legal process of buying and selling property, where a solicitor ensures that the transfer of ownership complies with legal requirements. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Littlehampton, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Littlehampton and throughout Arun 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: Chichester, Crawley, Gatwick and Worthing
Buying property in Littlehampton
A seaside town in West Sussex, Littlehampton is known for its Littlehampton Beach, Harbour Park, and the nearby Arundel Castle. Littlehampton has a railway station, providing links to Brighton and Portsmouth. Littlehampton has a population of approximately 27,000.
Council Tax in Littlehampton (2023/24)
Littlehampton is in Arun District Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,438.85 |
| B | £1,678.66 |
| C | £1,918.47 |
| D | £2,158.28 |
| E | £2,637.90 |
| F | £3,117.51 |
| G | £3,597.13 |
| H | £4,316.56 |
What do Littlehampton conveyancing solicitors do?
A property lawyer plays a pivotal role in a property purchase, and guides the buyer through the legal aspects of buying a home.
Your lawyer will carry out comprehensive due diligence, including raising questions for the seller's solicitor, ordering property searches, reviewing contracts and registering your ownership of the property.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Littlehampton conveyancing solicitors may undertake searches for flood risk.
Are you buying a home with a mortgage?
If you are buying a house or flat with a mortgage, your solicitor will confirm that the property is worth the loan that the mortgage lender will provide.
If your conveyancer is not on your bank's panel, your purchase could take weeks longer.
We work with lawyers who can represent the vast majority of lenders, helping to ensure your transaction completes faster.
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When you buy a house or flat in a Littlehampton conservation area, your solicitor or licensed conveyancer will need to check for potential planning breaches, which could include replacement of original windows or visible satellite dishes and antennas. Conservation areas in Littlehampton and across the Arun local authority include Warningcamp, Walberton Village and Walberton Green and Norton.Conservation areas
There exist around 500,000 listed buildings across the country, 1,030 of which are in Arun District Council. Listed buildings and properties in and near to Littlehampton include: Listed properties can be a joy to own, but they come with their share of complexities. Examples of the duties that listed building owners face include regular upkeep, consent for additions like solar panels and an obligation to protect significant internal features like fireplaces. Our experienced panel of solicitors will help you understand the obligations imposed by listed property ownership. Read more:Buying a listed building
New Build Conveyancing
The legal work for acquiring a new build home in Littlehampton is more complicated than buying an existing property.
A conveyancing solicitor in Littlehampton must be able to deal with things like ensuring that new build mortgage conditions are met, confirming rights to use pipes and cables (e.g. phone, data, fibre, electricity) and registering ownership with warranty providers, including NHBC, Advantage HCI and Protek.
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Leasehold flats
Buying a leasehold property in the UK can be very involved. The numerous common problems lying in wait for the unsuspecting buyer can include legally technical issues like overpriced managing agent packs and freeholds sold without first refusal to leaseholders.
An experienced leasehold conveyancer will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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Selling a property in Littlehampton
When selling a Littlehampton house or flat, your conveyancing solicitor will assemble all essential documents, including the title deeds and ID forms.
Duties include responding to the buyer's solicitor's questions, resolving issues like a neighbour dispute and redeeming the mortgage.
Your lawyer will coordinate with all stakeholders, like estate agents, landlords and lenders, ensuring that the home move is completed without incident.
Could the sale of a leasehold property be delayed?
Yes, compared to freehold conveyancing. The conveyancing for selling leasehold properties can take much longer.
The buyer's conveyancer will need to review this leasehold-related paperwork, such as a current statement of service charges. The time it takes the seller's conveyancer to gather this paperwork is usually the cause of these delays.
The solicitor should start this process even before you have found a buyer, as this information can take weeks to collect if it is difficult to contact the agent responsible for managing the property.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgaging a property in Littlehampton
The official base rate is 5.25% (12 October, 2024)
You should verify the solicitor that you want to handle your remortgage is on your mortgage lender's panel before you instruct.
Our remortgage panel solicitors are on the panels of all major lenders. Whether you are switching to a discount mortgage from the Co-operative Bank or moving to an interest only mortgage with Darlington Building Society, we can help your remortgage complete quickly.
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Transferring Equity in Littlehampton
Whether you are gifting a property, buying out an ex-partner after a separation or dealing with inheritance tax planning, you'll need the help of a transfer of equity solicitor or licensed conveyancer.
Your lawyer will complete the legal work for a low, fixed fee.
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How much does conveyancing cost in Littlehampton?
Legal fees
Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes. These fees are what your conveyancer charges you for the legal services they provide on your behalf.
Disbursements
Your conveyancing quote should also itemise required third-party costs, or disbursements, including Stamp Duty, property searches and an indemnity policy.
Check the quote for hidden costs
If you are comparing quotes, beware of hidden charges not mentioned in the initial conveyancing quote. Some firms list extra charges in the small print, leading to a final bill that is higher than the original quote.
