Conveyancing in Selsey
Conveyancing is the legal work that ensures property is transferred from a seller to a buyer. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Selsey, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Selsey and throughout Chichester 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 Littlehampton
Buying property in Selsey
Selsey is a seaside town located on the Manhood Peninsula in West Sussex. Known for its stunning coastal views and charming high street, the town offers a peaceful lifestyle. Selsey is famous for its seafood, particularly Selsey crab, and the area boasts some beautiful nature reserves, including the Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve. With community events such as the annual Selsey Festival, and the presence of several good schools, Selsey is a delightful place to call home. The town has a population of approximately 10,000.
Council Tax in Selsey (2023/24)
Selsey is in Chichester District Council.
| 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 Selsey conveyancing solicitors do?
For a house or flat purchase, a lawyer will handle the legal aspects of buying a property.
They will order property searches, raise questions for the seller's solicitor, review the lease (if applicable) and fulfil post-completion formalities, like paying Stamp Duty and HMLR registration.
Selsey conveyancing solicitors would also undertake searches for flood risk.
Are you buying a property with a mortgage?
If you are buying with the help of a mortgage, your solicitor will check the property to confirm that the property is worth the loan that the lender will provide.
If your conveyancing solicitor is not on your chosen mortgage provider's panel, your purchase could take significantly longer to complete.We work with conveyancers who can represent the vast majority of lenders, from major banks like Co-operative Bank to smaller, specialist lenders including Lendinvest - so you can complete your purchase without delay.
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When buying a flat or house in a Selsey conservation area, your lawyer will check for covenants and restrictions, which could include rubbish disposal issues or a breach of the conservation area 'Article 4 Directions'. Conservation areas in Selsey and across the Chichester local authority include:Buying a flat or house in a conservation area
Leasehold property
Purchasing a leasehold house or flat can be complex when compared to purchasing a freehold. The many potential traps lying in wait for the unsuspecting buyer can include legally technical issues like and unfair clauses in the lease.
An experienced leasehold conveyancer will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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Selling a house or flat in Selsey
For the sale of a Selsey house or flat, the solicitor will prepare the necessary documentation, such as the title deeds and assorted property information forms.
The duties of a seller's solicitor includes responding to the buyer's solicitor's questions and dealing with complications like absence of easement. The solicitor will also communicate effectively with the other parties, like agents, managing agents and lenders, to help ensure the sale of your home completes without a hitch.I am selling a leasehold property in Selsey - what do I need to know?
The legal work for a leasehold property is much more complicated than for a more straightforward freehold house.
The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Selsey must undertake additional tasks. This can involve sourcing the latest service charge and ground rent statement, through to insurance details.
So as to resolve any leasehold-related problems sooner, It is highly recommended that you instruct a conveyancer as soon as an estate agent is chosen.
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Remortgaging
The official base rate is 5.25% (12 October, 2024)
Before you appoint a solicitor, you will need to check that your conveyancing solicitor can act for your mortgage lender.
Quittance panel solicitors are approved members of the majority of building societies and banks. Whether you are changing to a fixed rate mortgage with National Westminster Bank or taking out a capped mortgage from Birmingham Midshires, we can help your remortgage complete quickly.
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Transferring Equity in Selsey
If you need to change the ownership shares of a property, whether you are inheritance tax planning, adding your spouse to the deeds or transferring the ownership of a property (in part or in full) to your children, you will need to transfer equity. Your legal representative will complete the process for a low, fixed fee.
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Conveyancing costs in Selsey: What to expect
What is and is not included in an online conveyancing quote isn't always clear at first glance.
Conveyancing legal fees
Your conveyancing solicitor's quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes. These fees are what your lawyer charges you for the tasks they complete during your transaction.
Disbursements (costs payable to third parties)
The conveyancing quote should also include any disbursements, which are third-party costs, including Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), HM Land Registry fees and property searches.
Check what's included in your quote
When comparing quotes, watch out for undisclosed fees missing from the original quote. Some firms include extra costs in the small print, resulting in an inflated final bill.
