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Logical reasons to let us help you find a local conveyancing solicitor in Bicester

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Bicester is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often based hundreds of miles away with limited understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Bicester
  • 3 The Bicester conveyancing practitioners that are identified are dedicated to supplying the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and investors in Bicester
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  • 5 Property lawyer conveyancing firms have very good personal connections with Bicester selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Bicester since December 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Bicester

My grandmother passed away last year and as sole heir and executor I was left the property in Bicester. The house had a small mortgage left on it of around £4500. I want to transfer the title deeds into my name whilst I re-mortgage to TSB, pay off the mortgage. Is this possible?

Where you intend to refinance then TSB will require that you use a conveyancer on the TSB conveyancing panel. Here is link to the Land Registry online guidance around what to do when a property owner dies. This will help you to understand the registration process behind changing the details re the registered title. in your case it would appear that you are effectively purchasing the property from the estate. Your TSB conveyancing panel solicitor pays the new mortgage money into the estate, the estate pays off the old mortgage, the charge is released and you become the owner and the TSB mortgage is registered as a charge at the Land Registry.

What can a local search reveal regarding the house my wife and I buying in Bicester?

Bicester conveyancing often starts with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations for example Onsearch The local search is essential in every Bicester conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any nasty surprises after you move into your property. The search should reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (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 subject headings.

It has been three months since my purchase conveyancing in Bicester concluded. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £160,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on last month in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Bicester is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Bicester are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Bicester you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Bicester 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 residence.

What does commercial conveyancing in Bicester cover?

Non domestic conveyancing in Bicester incorporates a wide array of services, provided by qualified solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the assignment of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of leases.

My wife and I purchased a leasehold flat in Bicester. Conveyancing and Barclays Direct mortgage organised. I have received a letter from someone claiming to own the freehold. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1994. The conveyancing solicitor in Bicester who acted for me is not around. What should I do?

The first thing you should do is make enquiries of the Land Registry to make sure that the individual claiming to own the freehold is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. There is no need to instruct a Bicester conveyancing solicitor to do this as it can be done on-line for less than a fiver. You should note that regardless, even if this is the rightful freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

I bought a leasehold flat in Bicester, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Comparable flats in Bicester with an extended lease are worth £202,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £60 invoiced every year. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2080

With just 56 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £29,500 and £34,000 as well as professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed investigations. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional concerns that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Bicester regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Bicester with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Bicester. This may include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Cantelli & Co, 60 North Street, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6NF
  • Julian Taylor Solicitors Ltd, Hazel Cottage Studio, Weston-on-the-Green, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 3QX

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Bicester?

Licensed Conveyancers support the transfer of the legal title of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales as well as Bicester. When appointed a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you are entitled to:
  • Receive an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of legal services.
  • Enjoy the benefit of your conveyancing dealt with using care, skill and legal know-how.
  • Be supplied with a high quality of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Be provided with a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your specific needs taken into account should a complaint be made.
  • Be supplied with a speedy, objective and comprehensive service when making a complaint about your conveyancing in Bicester about your conveyancing in Bicester.

Bicester commercial property solicitors provide expert offering advice on numerous aspects of commercial property law

    Property realisations and advice for insolvency practitioners Compulsory land purchase Factories, warehouses, offices, shops, restaurants, hotels, clubs and pubs, nurseries and care homes Property due diligence in connection with corporate acquisitions and disposals Advice on commercial mortgages Advising landlords and tenants in respect of ancillary documentation e.g. licences to alter, assign underlet etc

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

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