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5 reasons to use our service to assist you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Bishopston

  • 1 There is a better than average chance that the the lawyers for the other party are based in Bishopston - if so both parties are likely to have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 2 Bishopston conveyancers work in conjunction with Bishopston estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is offered to buyers and sellers every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept informed as to progress all the way along
  • 3 Bishopston property lawyers are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 4 Personal touch together with a wealth of expertise are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Bishopston conveyancing can be made a lot more complicated as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 5 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these companies are often located hundreds of miles away with little appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Bishopston

Examples of recent conveyancing in Bishopston since April 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Bishopston

Are the Bishopston conveyancing solicitors identified as being on the Co-operative conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by Co-operative?

Bishopston conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Co-operative conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Co-operative directly.

What is the best way to find out if the solicitor handling my conveyancing in Bishopston is on the mortgage lender’sconveyancing panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for The Mortgage Works thus paying £192.00 in another set of conveyancing charges.

Feel free to make the most of the search tool on this page. Pick the mortgage company and type ‘Bishopston’ or your location and you will be presented with a number of lawyer based in Bishopston or near you.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Bishopston?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Bishopston. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

About to purchase a new build flat in Bishopston. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Bishopston

    If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Please supply a car parking plan. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided.

I opted to have a survey completed on a property in Bishopston prior to retaining conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies may not issue a mortgage on a flying freehold home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Bishopston. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Bishopston especially if they are familiar with such properties in Bishopston.

What tools are available to search for a Bishopston solicitor on the Godiva Mortgages Ltd conveyancing panel? I am a keen cyclist and am happy to travel upto 20kilometers to meet the conveyancer.

Feel free to make use of the facility on this page. Please choose the lender and your location and you will see a number of Bishopston conveyancing lawyers based on proximity. We have detailed some Bishopston conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can contact them to see if they are on the Godiva Mortgages Ltd member panel

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Bishopston regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Bishopston specialising in commercial conveyancing in Bishopston. This may include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Capstone Solicitors, 62 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8BH
  • Martin Evans, 36 Laurie Crescent, Henleaze, Bristol, Avon, BS9 4TA
  • Amd Solicitors Limited, 100 Henleaze Road, Henleaze, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS9 4JZ
  • Battrick Clark Solicitors Ltd, 151 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2RA
  • Charles Cook & Company Limited, 77, 79 and 81, Alma Road, Clifton, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 2DP

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Bishopston regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Bishopston but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Ocean Property Lawyers Ltd, 199 Gloucester Road, BS7 8BG
  • Ocean Property Lawyers Ltd, 199 Whiteladies Road, BS8 2SB
  • Ocean Property Lawyers Ltd, 73 Westbury Hill, BS9 3AD
  • Ocean Property Lawyers Ltd, The Plaza, 275 North Street, BS3 1JN
  • Ocean Property Lawyers Ltd, Unit 7 The Willow Brook Centre, BS32 8BS

Planning law solicitors in Bishopston regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Bishopston practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • Martin Evans, 36 Laurie Crescent, Henleaze, Bristol, Avon, BS9 4TA
  • Star Legal Limited, 3 Richmond Hill, Clifton, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1AT
  • Bevan Brittan Llp, Kings Orchard, 1 Queen Street, Bristol, Bristol, BS2 0HQ
  • Clarke Willmott Trust Corporation Limited, 1 Georges Square, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS1 6BA
  • Temple Bright Llp, 29 Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5QT

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

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