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Reasons to use our Hanham conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Solicitor conveyancing solicitors have very good personal links with Hanham estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 2 On the balance of probabilities the other side’s conveyancers are based in Hanham - if so sets of lawyers will have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 3 Personal touch together with pure property expertise are key benefits that you should value when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Hanham conveyancing can be made significantly more stressful as a result of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed endeavour to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 4 Using a local Solicitor on the whole means that you will receive a more bespoke service. Sometimes when dealing with a an online conveyancing factory, your conveyancing is handled by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 5 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Hanham is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Hanham since December 2024*

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of semi residence, Ansteys Road, BS15 3DX completing on 03/01/2025 at a price of £350,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

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Disposal

of terraced property, Woodyleaze Drive, BS15 3BS completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £100,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, setting up the completion formalities

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of semi property, Monkton Road, BS15 3JF completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £465,550. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: obtaining official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

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Sale

of terraced residence, Quarry Road, BS15 8NZ completing on 13/01/2025 at a price of £365,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Hanham

My fiance’s uncle is a conveyancing practitioner. I am hopeful that I'll be able to get friends and family rates for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what kind of costs would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Hanham?

It’s a good idea to look for two or three conveyancing quotes. Do use our search tool on this site. The prices seem to vary but the service one can expect are distinct between law firms as is the case with most professions.

My aunt passed away 10 months ago and as sole heir and executor I was left the house in Hanham. The house had a small mortgage remaining of approximately £4500. I want to have the title changed into my name whilst I re-mortgage to UBS, pay off the mortgage. Is this allowed?

Where you intend to refinance then UBS will insist on your using a conveyancer on the UBS 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 UBS 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 UBS mortgage is registered as a charge at the Land Registry.

Last month we had a mortgage agreed in principle with UBS. Hanham conveyancing lawyers were selected. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from UBS?

Some lenders take longer than others. Have UBS conducted the survey? Have you advised UBS as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the UBS conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Hanham. I have a mortgage offer with RBS. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with RBS, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the RBS conveyancing panel.

The formalities of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Hanham. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. Who do I contact should I wish to lodge a complaint?

All lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Services Department at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are sorted out effectively and efficiently. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service who will take matters further.

Various web forums that I have frequented warn that are the main cause of delay in Hanham conveyancing transactions. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the conclusions of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the top 10 causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Searches are not likely to feature in any holding up conveyancing in Hanham.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Hanham. Conveyancing is daunting 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 conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Hanham

    Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? 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 Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.

My brother has encouraged me to use his conveyancing solicitors in Hanham. Do I take his advice?

There are no two ways about it the ideal way to choose a conveyancing lawyer is to seek recommendations from friends or relatives who have actually used the conveyancer that you are are thinking of instructing.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Hanham regulated by the SRA

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

  • 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
  • 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
  • Davis Wood, 884 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol, Avon, BS16 3XB

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Hanham

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Hanham specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • 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
  • Davis Wood, 884 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol, Avon, BS16 3XB
  • Cooke Painter Limited, 314 Wells Road, Knowle, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS4 2QG
  • David Lees & Co, 319 Wells Road, Bristol, Avon, BS4 2QD

Planning law solicitors in Hanham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Hanham with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including special planning controls
  • Burges Salmon Llp, 1 Glass Wharf, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS2 0ZX
  • Osborne Clarke Trustees Limited, 2 Temple Back East, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS1 6EG
  • Open Trustees Limited, 2 Temple Back East, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS1 6EG
  • 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.

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