"Gosport is undergoing a rejuvenation, with the development of several historic former naval buildings into apartments and commercial premises, and the renewal of ex-military housing estates. The town has seen the development of a deep berth marina, and is a popular destination for yachtsmen. However, its peninsula location, with the Solent to the west, and its long connection with the Royal Navy, has also made Gosport a populous residential area. With the adjoining communities of Lee-on-the-Solent, Rowner, and Alverstoke there is a wide variety of homes available.

Whether you are buying or selling, awareness of local considerations will positively impact the likelihood of a successful sale or purchase. Fridaysmove's Gosport Conveyancing team is able to employ their local knowledge to help you move home sooner. They are also cognisant of the issues and considerations native to the area.

We have assisted home movers throughout Gosport, including Conveyancing in PO12 and PO13."

Local issues considered by Gosport Conveyancing Solicitors:

Disadvantaged Areas in Gosport

The government has designated certain areas as 'disadvantaged areas' and property purchases in such areas may qualify for relief from stamp duty. These are based on electoral divisions and local government wards. These wards do not always coincide with postcode districts, so the postcode search tool cannot always be relied on. Above this limit of £150k, nationwide rates apply regardless of whether the property is located within a disadvantaged area. A postcode search will usually determine whether a home being sold for less than the threshold is eligible. This relief is not generally available on commercial property, but some relief may be available for 'mixed use' premises such as a shop with a flat above.

Listed Buildings in Gosport

Buyers of older properties in Gosport should be aware that consent is required for even minor works if their purchase is listed. Special interest may also apply to nationally important examples of particular building types and techniques, for example buildings displaying technological innovation or virtuosity. A purchaser's conveyancing solicitor will make enquiries about any works which the seller or any previous owner has carried out since the property was listed.

Owners and occupiers of scheduled monuments in Gosport are subject to similar restrictions. Listed buildings and monuments in the local area include Fort Brockhurst, Fort Elson, Fort Grange, and Fort Monckton.

Gosport Searches for Contaminated Land

Contaminated land has a statutory definition, but the term is also used generally to cover a wide range of situations where a site has been suffered an ongoing detrimental impact as a result of its use. Buyers conveyancing solicitors carry out environmental searches to find out if a property may have been built on contaminated land, or if there is such land in the immediate vicinity. Newer developments may have been built on contaminated land. Buyers conveyancing solicitors will check that proper site investigations and any necessary remedial works were carried out. Homes in Gosport built on contaminated land may be largely harmless to residents, but there are a number of risks, such as:

• Exposure to toxic metals, e.g. lead
• Contact with waste chemicals through soil
• Pollution of nearby bodies of water
• Economic considerations, such as buyers reluctant to complete their purchase

Landfill sites in the local area:

• Cherque Farm, Lee-on-solent Quarry, Sandhills Lane, Hampshire, PO13 9PH. The site has been classified as pending.