Why would I use a Selsey conveyancing firm given that national alternatives are so much cheaper?

To take your time to find compare conveyancing costs in Selsey and you should seek an affordable fee calculation but don’t waste your energy searching for the cheapest Selsey conveyancer. Appointing the right conveyancer can be the difference between a seamless and a distressing house move. You need to ensure that you have expert guidance from a specialist lawyer. An e-mail can never take the place of a telephone discussion and are no substitute for a face to face consultation. Our partner firms will allocate you a qualified and experienced conveyancing solicitor who can tackle your conveyancing from beginning to end, providing a level of continuity that you will never get with an web based conveyancer. Our lawyers will update you on progress making sure that you are regularly updated. Should it ever be necessary to phone the firm you will know who to ask for and we'll be sure you are kept fully informed.

What is your number one tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Selsey

Do not opt for the lowest Selsey conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of time.

Is there a list of UBS panel conveyancers in Selsey on the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook Website?

Unfortunately not yet. There is no such directory service on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association websites. Very few mortgage companies make their panel listings viewable on the web. Where you are seeking to appoint a Selsey property lawyer on the UBS please use our tool.

I am selling my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in November 2007, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s mortgage company, Yorkshire BS are being difficult. The Selsey solicitor who is on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but Yorkshire BS are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Yorkshire BS have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Yorkshire BS have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Yorkshire BS may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

The deeds to my property are lost. The solicitors who dealt with the conveyancing in Selsey 4 years ago have long since closed. What are my next steps?

Gone are the days when you need to hold title deeds to evidence that you own the land or premises, as the Land Registry hold details of all registered land or property electronically.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Selsey is the location of the property. Is there any advice you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Selsey are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Selsey you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Selsey may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

Last January I purchased a leasehold house in Selsey. Am I liable to pay service charges for periods before completion of my purchase?

In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. Strange as it may seem, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. It is an essential part of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

Selsey Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Queries Prior to buying

It is important to be aware if changing the roof or some other significant cost is due in the foreseeable future that will be shared by the leaseholders and may well dramatically increase the the maintenance costs or result in a specific invoice. Is there a share of the freehold? Who manages the building?