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Examples of recent conveyancing in Almondsbury since June 2022*

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Acquisition

of apartment Stanshaws Close BS32 9AL, acquired for £156,000. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, ordering official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

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Purchase

of flat Hickory Lane BS32 4FR, sold for £235,725. Leasehold conveyancing work included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, agreeing completion date with parties

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Disposal

of semi-detached premises, Cooks Close, BS32 0BB completing on 04/07/2022 at a price of £530,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

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Sale

of detached residence property, Saxon Way, BS32 9AS completing on 17/06/2022 at a price of £700,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, obtaining official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Almondsbury

What will a local search reveal about the house we're purchasing in Almondsbury?

Almondsbury conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company such as Xpress Legal The local search plays an important role in many a Almondsbury conveyancing purchase; as long as you don’t want any nasty surprises after you move into your new home. The search will reveal data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen topic sections.

How does conveyancing in Almondsbury differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Almondsbury approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is completed. This is because developers in Almondsbury usually buy the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Almondsbury or who has acted in the same development.

I have been on the look out for a leasehold apartment up to £305k and identified one round the corner in Almondsbury I like with a park and transport links nearby, the downside is that it's only got 49 years on the lease. There is not much else in Almondsbury for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?

If you need a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term will be an issue. Reduce the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing owner has owned the premises for at least 2 years you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer regarding this.

I am downsizing from my property. My former conveyancers have shut. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Almondsbury if that makes things easier.

You should use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Almondsbury. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.

My cousin has suggested that I appoint his conveyancing solicitors in Almondsbury. Do I take his advice?

There are no two ways about it the best way to find a conveyancing lawyer is to have referrals from friends or relatives who have experience in using the firm that you are considering.

Expecting to complete next month on a basement flat in Almondsbury. Conveyancing lawyers have said that they are sending me a report next week. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Almondsbury should include some of the following:

    specifics of the parties to the lease, for example these could be the (you), superior lessor, landlord Are pets allowed in the flat? You should be sent a copy of the lease Information concerning the obligations in the lease to to contribute towards maintenance costs - in relation to the building, and the more general rights a lessee enjoys The landlord’s rights to access the premises. You should be made aware that your landlord has rights of access as well as be informed how much notice must be provided.
For a comprehensive list of information to be included in your report on your leasehold property in Almondsbury please ask your lawyer in ahead of your conveyancing in Almondsbury.

Almondsbury Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Queries Prior to buying

    The best form of lease structure is a share of the freehold. In this situation the lessees benefit from control and notwithstanding that a managing agent is frequently retained where it is bigger than a house conversion, the managing agent is directed by the tenants. Is there a share of the freehold? You will want to discover as much as possible about the managing agents as they can either make living at the property much simpler or much more difficult. Being a leasehold owner you are frequently in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to daily matters like the cleanliness of the common parts. Ask other people whether they are happy with their management. Finally, investigate as to the dates that you are obliged pay the service charge to the managing agents and precisely what it includes.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Almondsbury

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Almondsbury practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • Hoole & Co, 65 Gloucester Road, Patchway, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS34 5JH
  • Sims Cook & Teague Llp, 40 High Street, Thornbury, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS35 2AJ
  • Crossmans Solicitors Limited, 12 The Plain, Thornbury, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS35 2BE
  • The Divorce Practice, 52a High Street, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS9 3DZ
  • Devereux & Co, 52a High Street, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Avon, BS9 3DZ

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Almondsbury regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Almondsbury practicing in commercial conveyancing in Almondsbury. This may include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Co-operative Legal Services Limited, 650 Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS32 4SD
  • Graham Brand Solicitor, High Corner Over Court, Over Lane, Almondsbury, South Gloucestershire, BS32 4DG
  • Hoole & Co, 65 Gloucester Road, Patchway, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS34 5JH
  • Sims Cook & Teague Llp, 40 High Street, Thornbury, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS35 2AJ
  • Crossmans Solicitors Limited, 12 The Plain, Thornbury, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS35 2BE

Planning law solicitors in Almondsbury regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Almondsbury practicing in planning law. This should include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Martin Evans, 36 Laurie Crescent, Henleaze, Bristol, Avon, BS9 4TA

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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