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Reasons to use our Henbury conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Experience means that Henbury lawyer have developed valuable working relationships with Henbury 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 Henbury.
  • 2 Using a a family Solicitor on the whole results in a more personalised service. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in appointing a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 3 Lawyer conveyancing lawyers have excellent personal connections with Henbury estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 4 Henbury solicitor are the key to a successful Henbury home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction
  • 5 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Henbury is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Henbury since December 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Henbury

Do conveyancers request money on account when it comes to conveyancing in Henbury?

Where you are retaining lawyers for conveyancing in Henbury your solicitor will request that you put them with monies to cover the search fees. Ordinarily this is requested to cover the fees of the conveyancing searches. When the deposit is as part of the total price then this should be asked for shortly prior to contracts are exchanged. The closing balance that is due should be transferred shortly before completion.

What happens if my solicitor is suspended from the HSBC Conveyancing panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Henbury?

The first thing to point out is that, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit for a fee.

I require quick conveyancing in Henbury as I am faced with an ultimatum to complete in less than one month. Fortunately I do not require a mortgage. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are are a cash buyer you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no solicitor would recommend that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Henbury the following are instances of what can arise and therefore affect the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Charges, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

About to purchase a new build apartment in Henbury. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Henbury

    Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. 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. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?

I decided to have a survey done on a property in Henbury before appointing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor has said that some banks will refuse to grant a mortgage on such a premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can check with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Henbury. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I am tempted by the attractive purchase price for a couple of flats in Henbury both have in the region of 50 years left on the leases. Do I need to be concerned?

There are plenty of short leases in Henbury. The lease is a right to use the premises for a period of time. As a lease gets shorter the marketability of the lease decreases and it becomes more costly to acquire a lease extension. For this reason it is advisable to extend the lease term. Sometimes it is difficult to sell a property with a short lease because mortgage lenders may be reluctant to lend money on properties of this type. Lease extension can be a difficult process. We advise that you seek professional help from a conveyancer and surveyor with experience in this field.

Henbury Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Queries Prior to buying

    How much is the service charge and ground rent on the apartment? How long is the Lease? Where a Henbury lease has less than eighty years it will have adverse implications on the marketability of the property. Check with your mortgage company that they are content with residual term of the lease. A short lease means that you will almost definitely require a lease extension sooner rather than later and it is worth discovering what this would cost. For most Henburylease extensions you will need to own the property for two years before you are entitled to extend the lease.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Henbury regulated by the SRA

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

  • Lyons, 49 High Street, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS9 3ED
  • The Divorce Practice, 52a High Street, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS9 3DZ
  • Devereux & Co, 52a High Street, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Avon, BS9 3DZ
  • Amd Solicitors Limited, 100 Henleaze Road, Henleaze, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS9 4JZ
  • Martin Evans, 36 Laurie Crescent, Henleaze, Bristol, Avon, BS9 4TA

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Henbury regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Henbury but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Ocean Property Lawyers Ltd, 73 Westbury Hill, BS9 3AD
  • Ocean Property Lawyers Ltd, 199 Whiteladies Road, BS8 2SB
  • Ocean Property Lawyers Ltd, 199 Gloucester Road, BS7 8BG
  • Hoffman Male, Regus Aztec West, BS32 4AQ
  • Ocean Property Lawyers Ltd, Unit 7 The Willow Brook Centre, BS32 8BS

Planning law solicitors in Henbury regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Henbury specialising in planning law. This should include advice on planning applications and appeals
  • Martin Evans, 36 Laurie Crescent, Henleaze, Bristol, Avon, BS9 4TA
  • Star Legal Limited, 3 Richmond Hill, Clifton, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1AT
  • Temple Bright Llp, 29 Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5QT
  • 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

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