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Reasons to use our Frenchay Common conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Frenchay Common conveyancers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 2 Excellent communication together with a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Frenchay Common conveyancing can become significantly more complicated due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with strive to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 3 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Frenchay Common is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 4 Solicitor conveyancing lawyers have extremely good personal links with Frenchay Common 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 Frenchay Common conveyancer have developed excellent connections with Frenchay Common local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of undertaking your conveyancing in Frenchay Common.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Frenchay Common since August 2023*

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of detached residence residence, Oakdale Close, BS16 6EF completing on 18/09/2023 at a price of £507,750. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion, setting up the completion formalities

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Sale

of semi-detached premises, Victoria Park, BS16 2HJ completing on 08/09/2023 at a price of £475,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

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Purchase

of flat North Street BS16 5SF, sold for £345,000. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

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Sale

of terraced premises, Boscombe Crescent, BS16 6QU completing on 25/08/2023 at a price of £303,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: securing official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Frenchay Common

My IFA says he needs my Frenchay Common law firm’s panel reference for the HSBC conveyancing panel. What is the best way to obtain this. I have e-mailed my local Frenchay Common office but they have not responded to me.

You are best placed to get this information from your Frenchay Common conveyancer . Most Frenchay Common law firms will retain a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each lender.

Can conveyancing in Frenchay Common to be finalised inside a month?

In the event that the seller is applying time constraints for your conveyancing we would recommend that your conveyancer is familiar with the area as they will benefit local connections and knowledge. It is even conceivable that they could have handled previousproperties in the same road. You would be best advised to use a Frenchay Common conveyancing firm. In addition, ensure that the conveyancing firm is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is believed that nearly one in five of Frenchay Common conveyancing transactions are frustrated or jeopardised after finding out that a purchaser’s lawyer was not on their banks panel. In many cases this discovery resulted in the conveyancing being delayed by an average of three weeks. It is said that this issue affects approximately one hundred thousand home moves annually. Almost all Frenchay Common conveyancing practices can not represent certain banks so do check as early as possible.

Is there a reason why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Frenchay Common is more expensive?

The conveyancing fees on a leasehold premises in Frenchay Common is frequently greater than on a freehold property. This is due to the supplemental investigations necessary in communicating with the freeholder and management company to collate the evidence about whether the rent and service charges have been discharged and whether there are any significant expenditure in the foreseeable future on repairs or maintenance of the building.

Have just purchased a probate house at auction in Frenchay Common. Conveyancing is necessary. What is next?

Now that you have for in every practical sense signed on the dotted line you will need to retain a conveyancing solicitor soon as you are faced with a pending a fixed date to complete the transaction. Every auction property will ordinarily have a corresponding legal pack. This will likely include evidence of title and search results. If you have purchased leasehold premises the conveyancing papers should contain a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing documentation specific to leasehold premises. You need to hand this to the solicitor instructed by you as soon as possible. You also need to ensure that that you have the requisite funding in place to complete the transaction on the set completion date.

How can we tell if a Frenchay Common conveyancing solicitor on the RBS panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Frenchay Common getting recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always suggest that you speak with the solicitor handling your transaction.

I had an offer accepted on a property in Frenchay Common on 11/10/2023, valuation was booked five days after, received a clean bill of health. Property lawyer instructed, so the only thing outstanding was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Aldermore and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. Can the lender hold off the offer?

Mortgage companies tend not to not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Aldermore to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.

Will commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that could affect a commercial estate in Frenchay Common?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Frenchay Common will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in investigating accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Frenchay Common. The search result provides definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Frenchay Common.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Frenchay Common it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately may cause delays to Frenchay Common commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not ordered for domestic conveyancing in Frenchay Common.

I have todaybecome aware that Action Conveyancing have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Frenchay Common for a purchase of a leasehold flat 18 months ago. How can I establish that the property is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?

The easiest way to see if the premises is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Frenchay Common conveyancing specialists.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Frenchay Common regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Frenchay Common but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Davis Wood, 884 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol, Avon, BS16 3XB
  • Richard Herne & Co, 113 High Street, Staple Hill, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 5HF
  • Adams Burrows, 34 Broad Street, Staple Hill, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 5NS
  • Batchelor Sharp, 377-381 Two Mile Hill Road, Kingswood, Bristol, ., BS15 1AD
  • Barcan+kirby Llp, 111-117 Regent Street, Kingswood, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS15 8LJ

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Frenchay Common

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Frenchay Common specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Davis Wood, 884 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol, Avon, BS16 3XB
  • Batchelor Sharp, 377-381 Two Mile Hill Road, Kingswood, Bristol, ., BS15 1AD
  • Barcan+kirby Llp, 111-117 Regent Street, Kingswood, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS15 8LJ
  • Hoole & Co, 65 Gloucester Road, Patchway, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS34 5JH
  • Capstone Solicitors, 62 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8BH

Planning law solicitors in Frenchay Common regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Frenchay Common with expertise in planning law. This may include advice on compulsory purchases in Frenchay Common
  • Martin Evans, 36 Laurie Crescent, Henleaze, Bristol, Avon, BS9 4TA
  • Burges Salmon Llp, 1 Glass Wharf, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS2 0ZX
  • Bevan Brittan Llp, Kings Orchard, 1 Queen Street, Bristol, Bristol, BS2 0HQ
  • Bond Pearce Llp, 3 Temple Quay, Temple Back East, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS1 6DZ
  • Das Law Limited, North Quay, Temple Back, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS1 6FL

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

© Crown copyright material is reproduced with the permission of Land Registry under delegated authority from the Controller of HMSO.