Unfortunately I am unable to travel far from Little Hampton. Is there a reason why all Little Hampton property lawyers aren't included on all mortgage company panels?

Even though it may seem unfair for mortgage companies to restrict who can represent them, from the public’s or solicitor’s viewpoint, the other side of the coin is that lenders are increasingly anxious and feel it necessary to protect them from illegal activities. As a consequence of this concern mortgage companies are limiting their conveyancing panel to a size that they are happy to control.

Please could you suggest a Yorkshire Building Society approved Little Hampton conveyancing practice finish our home move within under 3 weeks? Would it be better to use a high street Little Hampton practice or an online comparison site?

We would be happy to suggest some excellent Little Hampton conveyancing firms. Another option is to visit the high street in Little Hampton. Visit some well established law practices and ask to speak with a conveyancing solicitor for a costs illustration. Mention your requirements together with the reasons and get an assurance on speed. Choose the one that you are most comfortable with.

What does a local search tell me about the house I am purchasing in Little Hampton?

Little Hampton conveyancing often starts with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for instance Xpress Legal The local search plays an important part in most Little Hampton conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any nasty surprises after you move into your new home. The search will provide information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic sections.

I have justbecome aware that Stirling Law have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Little Hampton for a purchase of a leasehold flat 9 months ago. How can I check that my home is not still registered in the name of the previous owner?

The easiest method to check if the property is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Little Hampton conveyancing specialists.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Little Hampton. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Little Hampton

Please supply a car parking plan. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents.