What is the best method for identifying a value for money conveyancing in Worthing?

Option 1 is to ask connections who they used in the past and if they were happy with the service.

Second, search the web for conveyancing in Worthing. Telephone a couple or more firms listed and ask them to forward you their conveyancing estimate and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will handle the conveyancing beforemaking your decision.

Third is to use our search tool to assist you in finding the right solicitors taking into account your personal requirements including location,deadlines, complexity and who the proposed lender is. Don't take the bait of £99 conveyancing in Worthing

Do I need to have a meeting at the offices of the solicitor to sign the legal charge? If so, I will appoint a lawyer who conducts conveyancing in Worthing so that I can pop in to their offices when needed.

Whereas this was necessary 15 years ago, the vast majority lenders no longer need their conveyancing panel solicitor to witness the mortgagors signature. It will still be necessary for you to provide identification documents and there are still distinct benefits to choosing a locally based ayer, in your case a conveyancing solicitor in Worthing.

We are purchasing a 4 bedroom semi-detached house in Worthing. The intention is to carry out an extension to the side at the property.Will legal work on the property include checks to see if these alterations are prohibited?

Your conveyancer should review the registered title as conveyancing in Worthing can sometimes reveal restrictions in the title documents which restrict certain alterations or require the consent of a 3rd party. Certain works call for local authority planning consent and approval under the building regulations. Many areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or impact extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor prior to committing yourself to a purchase.

My fiancee and I are spending time viewing houses in Worthing and I am about to put in an offer. Should I already have a conveyancing practitioner appointed at this stage? I intend to finance via a mortgage with Principality.

It would be sensible to instigate your search sooner rather than later. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their details on to the estate agent. As you are obtaining a mortgage with Principality, make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the Principality conveyancing panel.

I am selling my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in December 2010, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's mortgage company, Principality are being a right pain. The Worthing solicitor who is on the Principality conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but Principality are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Principality have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Principality have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Principality 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.

I require quick conveyancing in Worthing as I am under an ultimatum to exchange contracts inside one month. A mortgage is not required. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

As you are are a mortgage free purchaser you are at free not to do searches although no lawyer would suggest that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Worthing the following are examples of what can be revealed and therefore affect future saleability: Enforcement Actions, Outstanding Fees, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...

Last October I purchased a leasehold property in Worthing. Do I have any liability for service charges for periods before my ownership?

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. However, 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).

I am the registered owner of a 2 bed flat in Worthing, conveyancing was carried out 9 years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Comparable properties in Worthing with a long lease are worth £197,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 charged once a year. The lease finishes on 21st October 2081

With 55 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £31,400 and £36,200 as well as costs.

The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive investigations. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.