Would the conveyancing lawyers to be found on your site execute auction conveyancing in Southsea?

We know of a number of niche solicitors we can connect you with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Southsea is just one of the many locations where our lawyers cover.

I moved into my flat on 4 February and my personal details is yet to be on the land registry website. Any reason for this? My conveyancing solicitor in Southsea said it should be dealt with in a couple of weeks. Are titles in Southsea uniquely lengthy to register?

There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Southsea registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can adjust according to the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry communicate with any third parties. Currently approximately 80% of such applications are fully dealt with in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be protracted delays. Historically registration is effected once the new owner is living at the property thus post completion formalities is not always top priority yet where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer must communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Southsea is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Southsea are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Southsea you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Southsea 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 property.

Do I need to be concerned by estate agents that I am dealing with are recommending a nationwide conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Southsea conveyancing practice?

As with many service providers, often suggestions from relatives can be most helpful. Nevertheless there are lots of people with a vested interest in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, mortgage brokers and mortgage companies might all put forward conveyancers to retain. Sometimes these conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but occasionally there behind the scenes commercial relationship behind the endorsement. You have the right to select your own lawyer. However, bear in mind that some banks specify a panel list of conveyancers you must use for the lender related work in your transaction.

What is the distinction between surveying and conveyancing in Southsea?

Conveyancing - in Southsea or elsewhere - is the legal term given to transferring legal title of property from one person to another. It involves the checking of the title. Whether buying or selling, you should be aware of anything affecting the property such as proposals by government departments, illegal buildings, or outstanding rates. The conveyancer should conduct the appropriate searches and inquiries on the property. Surveying relates to the structure of a property itself. A surveyor will look at a house, flat and any outbuildings you’re intending to buy and will help you discover the condition of the building and, if there are problems, give you leverage for reducing the price down or asking the seller to remedy the problems prior to you move in.