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Reasons to use our Bishops Stortford conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The companies listed on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.
  • 2 Bishops Stortford property lawyers work in partnership with Bishops Stortford estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is offered to clients every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept informed as to progress all the way along
  • 3 Bishops Stortford conveyancers have a crucial advantage when it comes to Bishops Stortford conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that will affect your home move
  • 4 Lawyer conveyancing firms have valuable personal connections with Bishops Stortford estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 5 The accumulation of transactions means that Bishops Stortford conveyancer have developed valuable links with Bishops Stortford local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of dealing with your house sale or purchase in Bishops Stortford.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Bishops Stortford since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Bishops Stortford

We are intending to purchase a 1 bedroom apartment in Bishops Stortford with a mortgage. We like our Bishops Stortford conveyancer, but the mortgage company says he's not on their "panel". It appears that we have little choice but to use one of the mortgage company panel firms or retain our Bishops Stortford conveyancing practitioner as well as pay for one of their panel lawyers to act for them. We consider that this is inequitable; is there anything we can do?

Unfortunately,no. Your mortgage offer is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the bank’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. Another option that might be available is for your Bishops Stortford conveyancing solicitor to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.

Can I use your services to recommend a Conveyancing solicitor in Bishops Stortford even where I’m not buying or selling a house, for instance if I want to buy an office in Bishops Stortford with a mortgage from Birmingham Midshires?

Our comparison service is predominantly there to help choose domestic conveyancing solicitors in Bishops Stortford but we have listed at the bottom of this page a few Bishops Stortford commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to make contact with the company directly to check if they can also act for Birmingham Midshires

We just had an offer accepted to purchase with Earl Shilton BS. We have called around locally yet am unable to find a Bishops Stortford conveyancing firm on the Earl Shilton BS approved list. Please you help?

You should take advantage of the find a conveyancing panel solicitor tool on this site. Please choose the building society and type Bishops Stortford or your preferred area and you will discover a number of lawyer based in Bishops Stortford or by proximity to you.

Will our solicitor be asking questions regarding flooding as part of the conveyancing in Bishops Stortford.

Flooding is a growing risk for solicitors dealing with homes in Bishops Stortford. There are those who acquire a house in Bishops Stortford, fully aware that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, aside from the physical destruction, where a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, suitable building insurance, or sell the premises. Steps can be carried out during the course of a house purchase to forewarn the purchaser.

Solicitors are not best placed to offer advice on flood risk, however there are a numerous searches that may be undertaken by the buyer or by their solicitors which should figure out the risks in Bishops Stortford. The standard completed inquiry forms sent to a purchaser’s conveyancer (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) contains a standard question of the owner to determine if the property has historically flooded. If flooding has previously occurred and is not disclosed by the vendor, then a purchaser could issue a legal claim for losses as a result of such an misleading answer. The buyer’s solicitors may also carry out an enviro search. This will indicate whether there is any known flood risk. If so, more detailed inquiries should be conducted.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on last month in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Bishops Stortford is where the house is located. Is there any advice you can give?

Flying freeholds in Bishops Stortford are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Bishops Stortford you must be sure that your lawyer goes 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 Bishops Stortford 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.

Are there any distinct benefits to selecting a high street conveyancer in Bishops Stortford

Many buyers and sellers in Bishops Stortford choose a nearby high street property lawyer so that they can visit just in case they have questions, and to collect documents rather than run the risk of relying on the post.

There is a distinct edge in opting for a lawyer local to the premises you are planning to purchase, due to the in-depth knowledge of the region and possible local issues - however this is debatable. Many conveyancers are now by way of email and could be almost anywhere.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Bishops Stortford

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Bishops Stortford specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • Pellys Solicitors Limited, 18 The Causeway, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2EJ
  • Nockolds Solicitors Limited, 6 Market Square, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3UZ
  • Watson Legal, 1 Ducketts Wharf, South Street, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3AR
  • Stanley Tee Llp, Tees House, 95 London Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3GW
  • Murdochs Solicitors And Property Shop, 1 Station Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, Stansted, Essex, CM24 8BE

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Bishops Stortford regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Bishops Stortford but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Movingahead, Mitre Chambers, CM21 9JS

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Bishops Stortford?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding buying and selling property and cover conveyancing countrywide not just Bishops Stortford. When appointed a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you are entitled to:
  • Have an honest and lawful service.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of legal services.
  • Have your conveyancing dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Be supplied with a high quality of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Be supplied with a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • You should not consider yourself 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 individual needs taken into account should a complaint be necessary.
  • Be provided with a swift, impartial and comprehensive service if if a complaint is made about your conveyancing in Bishops Stortford.

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