Why would I appoint a Southsea conveyancing practice given that internet based conveyancers are cheap by comparison?

Its a good idea to compare conveyancing costs in Southsea and you should seek an affordable fee calculation but don’t be focused with looking for the cheapest Southsea conveyancer. Identifying the right conveyancer can mark the distinction between a smooth and a frustrating move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert advice from a specialist lawyer. Emails can't replace a phone discussion and are no substitute for a face to face meeting. Our partner firms will find you a qualified and trusted conveyancing solicitor that will tackle your conveyancing from from the outset to completion, providing a level of personalised service that you rarely receive from an online conveyancer. He or She will keep you updated as to headway and keep you informed. Should it ever be necessary to phone the office you will be sure who you need to speak to and they will endeavour to make sure that you are in the know.

I am selling my flat in Southsea. Does my conveyancing practitioner have to be on the Principality conveyancing panel in order to deal with paying off my mortgage?

Ordinarily, even if your lawyer is not on the Principality conveyancing panel they can still act for you on your sale. It might be that the lender will not release the original deeds (if applicable and increasingly irrelevant) until after the mortgage is paid off. You should speak to your lawyer directly before you start the process though to ensure that there is no problem as lenders are changing their requirements fairly frequently currently.

I'm converting the mortgage on my primary house to a buy to let loan with The Mortgage Works and I will use the ballance of the raised equity as a deposit on a second house. The location we are interested in is Southsea. Will your lawyers be able to act for both sets of lenders and tie in the two deals?

Do use our comparison tool on this site to be sure that the solicitors are on the relevant lender panels. Assuming that they are your lawyer will be able to simultaneously deal with the two transactions but you should have a chat with you lawyer and specify your expectations and requirements.

I have just appointed agents to market my 2 bed apartment in Southsea. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed, but I have recently had a yearly service charge invoice – should I leave it to the buyer to sort out?

Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should clear the service charge as you normally would as all ground rent and service invoices will be apportioned on completion, so you should recover the relevant percentage by the purchaser for the period running from after the completion date to the subsequent invoice date. Most managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer unless the service charges have been paid and are up to date, so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process.

Southsea Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Questions you should consider before Purchasing

The answer will be important as a) areas could result in problems for the building as the common areas may start to deteriorate where services remain unpaid b) if the leaseholders have a dispute with the managing agents you will need to know about it How much is the ground rent and service charge? Are there any major works anticipated that could increase the maintenance fees?

Can a conveyancer remove a name from the title of my property in Southsea ?

Subtracting or adding someone to the title of your home is relatively straightforward. You’ll need to appoint a conveyancer to discuss your legal rights before you can proceed with a transfer of property. Contact us to book a free consultation with one a solicitor