I am purchasing a property and the solicitor has raised the issue of Chancel Repair for which the house could be obligated to contribute to given it’s proximity to the area of such a church. She has recommended insurance. Is this strictly required for conveyancing in Bognor Regis

Unless a previous purchase of the property took place post 12 October 2013 you may assume that lawyers carrying out conveyancing in Bognor Regis to continue to recommend a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.

How does conveyancing in Bognor Regis differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Bognor Regis contact us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is completed. This is because builders in Bognor Regis typically purchase the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Bognor Regis or who has acted in the same development.

What does commercial conveyancing in Bognor Regis cover?

Non domestic conveyancing in Bognor Regis incorporates a wide range of guidance, offered by qualified solicitors, relating to business property. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the transfer of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of tenancies.

Should I go with a Bognor Regis conveyancing solicitor in close proximity to the house I am hoping to buy? We have a good friend who can carry out the legal formalities but her office is 200kilometers away.

The primary upside of using a local Bognor Regis conveyancing firm is that you can drop in to sign documents, deliver your ID and apply pressure on them where appropriate. Having local Bognor Regis know how is a plus. However it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If you know people who used your friend and in the main were content that must outweigh using an unknown Bognor Regis conveyancing solicitor just because they are round the corner.

Much to my surprise my lawyer in Bognor Regis has requested from me ID documents stating that this forms part of his retainer as a conveyancer on the bank Solicitor panel. Can you confirm whether this is the case?

Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules require Bognor Regis conveyancing solicitors and licensed conveyancers to verify the identity of the person or body they are dealing with before they can accept their conveyancing business. The Terms and Conditions that you need to sign will no doubt confirm this. Your lawyer is right that the mortgage company also require certain documents to be viewed. If a you refuse to provide ID verification documents, your conveyancer would not be able to accept instructions from you. Your lawyer also has obligations to obtain certain documents in accordance with the mortgage company's UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook requirements