Conveyancing in Havant
Conveyancing is the series of legal steps a solicitor takes when transfering property ownership. Conveyancing can also refer to the legal side of a remortgage or equity transfer. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Havant, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Havant and throughout Hampshire handle their sale, purchase, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Other areas covered: Basingstoke, Eastleigh, Portsmouth and Southampton
Buying property in Havant
A town in Hampshire, Havant is known for its Staunton Country Park, Havant Museum, and the nearby Hayling Island. Havant has a railway station, providing links to Portsmouth and Brighton. Havant has a population of approximately 45,000.
Council Tax in Havant (2023/24)
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,345.47 |
| B | £1,569.71 |
| C | £1,793.95 |
| D | £2,018.20 |
| E | £2,466.69 |
| F | £2,915.18 |
| G | £3,363.67 |
| H | £4,036.40 |
What will my Havant solicitor do?
A conveyancer guides you through the legal side of buying a home.
The solicitor will raise questions for the seller's solicitor, order property searches, review the contract of sale and ensure that post-purchase requirements, including HMLR registration, are completed.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Havant conveyancing solicitors may carry out flood risk searches.
Are you buying with a mortgage?
When you buy a house, your solicitor also needs to carry out some legal work for the lender.
Lender panel approval will mean your solicitor is able to represent your bank or building society.
Over 100 lenders have approved our chosen panel solicitors, so we can help you complete your Havant transaction without delay.
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Conveyancing for buying a property
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We can also assist home buyers in Havant with the conveyancing for:
There exist around 500,000 listed buildings in England and Wales, and around 250 of which are in Havant District Council. Listed buildings in and around Havant include: Owning a listed building brings its own set of challenges. Our experienced panel of solicitors will clarify what duties your ownership will impose. Examples include regular upkeep, and consent for additions like satellite dishes or external lighting. Read more:Listed buildings
Buying a leasehold property
Buying a leasehold flat in the UK is more complicated than buying a freehold. The many potential problems lying in wait for an uninformed purchaser can include legally technical issues like sinking fund issues and unreasonable lease extension premiums.
An experienced leasehold conveyancer will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
Read more:
What you need to know about buying a leasehold property
Should I be wary of buying a leasehold house?
Should I buy a property with a short lease?
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Selling a property in Havant
For the sale of a Havant house or flat, your solicitor will assemble all essential documents, including title deeds and ID forms, and help you fill out this paperwork.
They will reply to the buyer's solicitor's inquiries, sort out potential snags and redeem the existing mortgage. Your solicitor will work with both sides, like agents, managing agents and lenders, to help ensure the move completes without delay.Could the sale of a leasehold property be delayed?
Yes, compared to freehold conveyancing. The legal work for selling leasehold houses or flats can be seriously delayed.
The buyer's solicitor must review several leasehold-related documents, like a copy of buildings insurance for the common parts of the property and an up-to-date statement of service charges. The time needed by the solicitor to source this information is the common cause of such delays.
It could take several weeks to collect this paperwork if it is difficult to contact the managing agent or landlord or they are slow to respond, so your conveyancing solicitor should commence this as soon as possible.
Read more:
Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage in Havant
The Bank of England's current base rate is 5.25% (18 April, 2024)
You should verify the solicitor you have selected is an approved member of your lender's legal panel before you instruct.
Our partner panel solicitors are members of all major lenders' panels. Whether you are switching to a 30-year mortgage from HSBC or taking out a flexible mortgage from Investec Bank, we can help your remortgage complete quickly.
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Check our panel solicitors can act for your lender
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Transfer of equity in Havant
Whether you are gifting a home, taking over the share of another owner or estate planning, you will need to transfer equity.
Your solicitor will complete the legal work for a low, fixed fee.
Read more:
Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
Get a transfer of equity conveyancing quote
How much does conveyancing cost in Havant?
What is and is not included in a quote isn't always clear at first glance.
Solicitors' fees
Your solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you'll pay when your transaction completes. Conveyancing fees are paid to your conveyancer for the legal work that they complete on your behalf.
Disbursements
Disbursements are third-party costs paid by your solicitor on your behalf. Third-party disbursements include Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.
Check the quote for hidden costs
Some firms may include additional charges in the small print, resulting in an inflated final bill. When you compare conveyancing quotes, watch out for undisclosed fees missing from the original quote.
