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Whatever your property challenge, we can solve it.Selling a property in Chichester
Your conveyancing solicitor's role, when selling a property in Chichester, will include:- Draft contracts – Your solicitor drafts the initial legal contract to be sent to the buyer's solicitor.
- Responding to enquiries – your solicitor responds to any questions the buyer's solicitor may have (this is where you'll find out if you are missing documents which can cause delays to your sale).
- Investigating issues – your solicitor may need to complete further investigation to try and satisfy them.
- Exchange contracts – once the buyer's solicitor has satisfied their enquiries, contracts are finalised and exchanged
- Day of completion – your solicitor receives the money for the sale, discharges the mortgage (if required), pays the estate agent, deducts their fee and then sends the net sale proceeds to you.
- Post completion – your solicitor receives the DS1 discharge documents and, when leasehold, settles your liabilities for ground rent and service charges.
Our conveyancing solicitors' cost for selling a property in Chichester starts from £723 INC VAT.
Buying a property in Chichester
- Draft contracts – Your solicitor reviews the draft contract sent by the seller's solicitor.
- Raising enquiries – your solicitor will ask the seller's solicitor questions based on the contract, title, and property documents to protect you from any nasty surprises.
- Exchange contracts – once your solicitor is satisfied in their enquiries, they agree with the seller to finalise and exchange contracts
- Day of completion – on the day of completion, your solicitor transfers the money for the sale.
- Post completion – following completion, your solicitor makes an application to the Land Registry to register you as the new owner.
Our conveyancing solicitors' cost for buying a property in Chichester starts from £723 INC VAT.
Add or remove someone from a property title in Chichester
With a Transfer of Equity, you can buy someone out of a shared property and remove them from the title, or add someone to the title, making them a joint owner.This service includes:
- Solicitors fees including ID checks, office copies
- Land Registration fees
- (if party being removed) ID1 Form verification fee
- (if mortgage) Change of mortgage fee
- (if leasehold) Notice fee to freeholder
If someone is giving up their share of the property for less than market value, they may be required to get independent legal advice, which will be an additional expense.
Switch your mortgage deal in Chichester
Your remortgage solicitor will perform all the necessary checks, review your new mortgage offer, and update the Land Registry post-completion.The process is similar to when you purchase but should take less time, as the solicitor doesn't need to raise any legal enquiries.
If you own a leasehold property, your solicitor must carry out extra work to investigate the lease terms.
Our conveyancing solicitors' cost for a remortgage in Chichester starts at £363 INC VAT INC VAT.
Purchase the next chunk of your equity
When you're ready to buy the next chunk of the equity in your shared ownership property, a conveyancer will be required to handle:- The bank transfer;
- obtaining a mortgage redemption statement from your existing lender;
- receiving your new mortgage offer and confirming the lender terms;
- receiving the memorandum of staircasing;
- handling completion;
- filing SDLT form (if required); and
- registration at the Land Registry.
If you need to add someone to the legal title, you will need to pay an additional fee for a transfer of equity.
Paying off your Help to Buy equity loan
You'll need a solicitor to:- Receive redemption letter;
- review title for ownership and restrictions;
- obtain Authority to Complete;
- draft a deed of postponement for your current lender;
- handling completion;
- bank transfer; and
- if repaid in full, removal of the loan restriction at the Land Registry.
Price based on a freehold with the loan being repaid in full using savings.
Why buy a home in Chichester?
Chichester is a cathedral city in Chichester district in West Sussex. It is also a university city, hosting the University of Chichester. The area has a long history dating back to Roman times. Chichester Cathedral is a prominent and beautiful landmark. There are many others. Racegoers and followers of the turf will know about the 'Glorious' Goodwood Racecourse. Goodwood is also the name of a car racing circuit in the same locale.
A great family day out can be had in Fishbourne Roman Palace and Gardens in Salthill Road. Workmen digging around the area in the 1960s accidentally discovered a buried Roman palace with fascinating artefacts and wonderful mosaics. The formal garden has been replanted using available evidence to produce a Roman garden complete with plants from that era.
St. Richards Hospital, Spitalfield Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6SE
Spire Portsmouth Hospital, Bartons Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5NP
The Nuffield Hospital Chichester, 78 Broyle Rd, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6BE
Chichester Train Station has regular trains to London Victoria and also offers connections to Portsmouth, Littlehampton, Brighton and Southampton. The A27 runs through the city, connecting it to other coastal locations, linking also to the A3(M) and the wider motorway network.
Distance to Airports from Chichester
| Airport | Miles by car |
| Southampton | 35.1 miles |
| Gatwick | 46.9 miles |
| Heathrow | 70.8 miles |
Bishop Luffa CoE School, Bishop Luffa Close, Chichester, PO19 3LT
St Anthony's School, Woodlands Lane, Chichester, PO19 5PA
Chichester High School for Boys, Kingsham Rd, Chichester, PO19 8AE
Conveyancing Solicitors in and around Chichester
We have a number of offices throughout England and Wales so you can find a solicitor near you.
- Firefly Close, Lee-on-the-Solent, PO13 8FY
- 53 Highlands Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 6AU
- 11 Trinity Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7SD
- 132 Blackbrook Rd, Fareham, PO15 5BY
- 50 Hill Road, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 8JZ
- Randall House (apartments) – Connolly Way, Chichester.
Developed by Linden Homes.
Chichester Property Prices
| Average property price in Chichester | £348,828 |
| Population of Chichester | 23,731 |
The Pros of using property solicitors near me
- You may know your local conveyancing solicitors - this is a huge benefit if you know your solicitor already, especially if it is a small community where you live.
- You can drop your documents and ID off - losing your original ID and documents is always a worry, so being able pop in to your local conveyancing solicitors office helps alleviate this issue (although with scanned ID and online ID checks the worry of loss passport is a thing of the past).
The Cons of using property solicitors near me
- Not on your mortgage lender's panel - local law firms are often smaller with fewer principals which may exclude them from working with certain major high street solicitors. Click here to read more about which mortgage lender panels solicitors can and can't work on.
- Taking time off from work - it isn't always easy to visit your solicitor and having to see them 2 or 3 times during the conveyancing process may add a strain onto your work life, or be unachievable if you live abroad.
- Locally inexperienced - your local solicitor may not specialise in conveyancing and may have more experience in other areas of law.
- Less competition, higher prices - with less competition your local solicitor's legal fees are most likely to cost more, especially if they have to keep premises in premium high-street real estate.
Why choose SAM Conveyancing Solicitors in Chichester?
Whether you're buying, selling, remortgaging, extending a lease, staircasing shared ownership, or paying off your help to buy loan, you'll need a conveyancer to handle the legal side of things. With SAM you get the benefit of dedicated conveyancing executive who'll guide you through the process, from start to finish, at no extra cost. Available Monday to Saturday to answer all your questions, we'll bridge the gap between you and your solicitor, with regular updates in plain English.
We have hand selected some of the best conveyancing solicitors Chichester has to offer, which are backed by a no sale no fee guarantee and the Chichester conveyancing fee we quote is broken down so you can see exactly what your quote includes. What we quote you is the fixed price you will pay for the agreed work. No unpleasant surprises.
You'll also benefit form our state of the art Online Conveyancing Process to track your progress and next steps along the way.
Affordable Housing Schemes
- Shared Ownership Solicitors
- Right to Buy Solicitors Chichester - speak to Chichester District Council to find out if you are eligible
- Discount Market Sale Chichester - check with Chichester District Council if they are running a DMS scheme
Property Solicitors Chichester
Is the property over 5 storeys (11m)?
Many leasehold properties in Chichester are in large buildings which now require an EWS1 certificate to confirm if the cladding is fire safe. Thankfully 2022's leaseholder protections mean that most leaseholders are not burdened with the cost of remediation of any defective cladding, but you will need to see the seller's Deed of Certificate to prove that the lease doesn't come with a nasty (and expensive) surprise.
Be particularly wary of purchasing a share of freehold as the freeholders may become liable for the cost of remedying defective cladding. Our specialist leasehold solicitors Chichester are well experienced with handling all of these added complications, so you will be in safe hands with SAM. Property Challenges Solved.
Frequently Asked Questions: Conveyancing Solicitors Chichester
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CQS Accreditation
All our panel solicitors are CQS accredited. You can trust the Conveyancing Quality Scheme for the highest standards of conveyancing.Fixed Fee
Don't bother with an 'estimate' fee. You want to make sure that your total fee is fixed (they can't charge you more later) and it includes all the necessary components. We build your quote based on each of the costs involved in a standard transaction based on the information you give us, with no sneaky extra fees. If you have additional requirements, speak with a helpful team member to ensure everything you need is covered within your quote.No Sale No Fee
Choose a conveyancing solicitor in Chichester who offers a No Sale No Fee Guarantee, like ours. If your first sale or purchase falls through, the money you've spent with us will go toward your next one. Terms apply.Reviews
Check out their reviews to be sure they provide a good service and meet their timescales.Communication
Not knowing what is going on is the most frustrating thing for a client. Many solicitors are too busy doing legal work to answer all their clients call for updates. With SAM Conveyancing, you'll have a dedicated conveyancing executive available Monday to Saturday. They'll keep you in the loop on progress, translate the legal jargon, chase your solicitor when required and email you about milestones.Value
Get a fully comprehensive quote covering all your needs so you can accurately compare your options to ensure you're paying a good price.1. Get a mortgage in principle
Know what you can afford to save wasting time on any false-starts.2. Instruct your conveyancing solicitor before you make your offer
Waiting till after your offer is accepted can delay your transaction. As early as possible, inform them of any details, such as gifted deposits. Using an online service cuts down on snail mail delays and waiting for physical meetings, which can be conducted by video call.3. Apply for your mortgage quickly
As soon as your offer is accepted, you can submit your application. An independent broker can help speed this along.4. Order your searches and surveys
Ordering these early can speed up your conveyancing process, especially if local authorities face delays. However, it is usually considered prudent to time this with the rest of your chain if a transaction falls through.5. Get your building insurance ready
You'll need insurance from the exchange so research & compare insurance quotes, once your solicitor is instructed.6. Paperwork (When selling)
Ensure you have your paperwork, including energy performance & FENSA certificates.
West Sussex, along with East Sussex, used to make up the larger ceremonial county of Sussex. Land in West Sussex is varied and is part coastal, part downland and part Wealden. The only city in the county is Chichester, which is also the county town, but there are major towns including Crawley, Horsham, Midhurst, Worthing, Arundel, Bognor Regis and Shoreham-by-Sea among others.
Among the many excellent places to visit in West Sussex are Arundel Castle (a classic, fairytale-like castle built during the reign of William the Conqueror), the Vandalian Tower and the Wings Museum. Counties adjacent to West Sussex include Surrey, Hampshire, East Sussex and Brighton and Hove.
**Our panel of solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and conveyancing work is accredited with the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme.
***No Sale No Fee applies to any sale or purchase quote except auction and right to buy. Read our No Sale No Fee Policy.
What are the conveyancing costs?
The actual conveyancing costs, outside of the legal work, should be fixed, including:
For buyers: stamp duty, land registration, property searches, ID searches and leasehold charges (if buying a leasehold property).
For sellers: office copies, title plan and management information (if selling a leasehold property).
Make sure to budget for all of the above conveyancing costs and to get a fixed fee conveyancing quote from several firms, to compare value.
Making the right choice of solicitor is key to the whole process:
Why do I need the Regulated Drainage and Water Search?
The Regulated Drainage and Water Search is one of the four main searches that lenders require from those who are buying a home with a mortgage.Search companies compile data from the relevant water authority and the report is in the form of a number of essential questions with a summary answer to each, then later sections analyse in much greater depth each question asked. You will find out essential facts about your water supply and drainage but you will also find out if there are any risks from sewers overflowing or bad water quality. If any risks are flagged up, your ability to buy insurance against flooding might be affected and you may well be advised to seek further information.
