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Top reasons to let us assist you find a high street conveyancing solicitor in Henleaze

  • 1 Henleaze lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Henleaze home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 2 Solicitor conveyancing solicitors have very good personal connections with Henleaze selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 3 On the balance of probabilities the the lawyers for the other party are based in Henleaze - if so both parties are likely to have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 4 No matter what any other solicitors say it could be necessary to attend your conveyancer to sign contracts. Too many 3rd parties are already engaged in a conveyancing transaction without needing to add Royal Mail into the mix.
  • 5 The organisations shown on our directory have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Henleaze since January 2025*

Sale

of terraced premises, Belfry, BS30 8GG completing on 31/01/2025 at a price of £385,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Henleaze

My father informed me that in purchasing a property in Henleaze there may be various restrictions preventing external alterations to the property. Is this right?

We are aware of a number of properties in Henleaze which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to external variations. Part of the conveyancing in Henleaze should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

Is there a list of RBS panel conveyancers in Henleaze on the Building Society Association’s Website?

Unfortunately not yet. There is no such directory service on the CML or Building Society Association sites. Very few lenders make their panel listings available over the internet. Where you are looking for a Henleaze lawyer on the RBS please use our tool.

Planning on purchasing a maisonette in Henleaze. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Santander conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Henleaze solicitor is on the Santander conveyancing panel.

We are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our home in Henleaze and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. A high street Henleaze conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using an internet conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Henleaze. Having lived in Henleaze for 4 years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to seek clarification need.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You must enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same ailment)

How does conveyancing in Henleaze differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Henleaze approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is constructed. This is because house builders in Henleaze tend to buy the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Henleaze or who has acted in the same development.

Should I be suspicious about brokers that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use a national conveyancing firm rather than a High Street Henleaze conveyancing firm?

As is the case with lots of professional services, often recommendations from connections can be worth their weight in gold. But there are lots of players in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, financial adviser and lenders may recommend conveyancers to use. Sometimes the conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but occasionally there exists a commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You are free to select your preferred conveyancer. However, bear in mind that many lenders specify a panel list of conveyancers you have to use for the lender aspect of your conveyancing.

I need to instruct a conveyancing practitioner in Henleaze for my house move. Is there any facility to see a firm’s complaints history with the legal regulator?

One may see presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could monitor telephone calls for training reasons.

I've found a house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable figure which is making it more attractive. I have since discovered that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Henleaze. Conveyancing solicitors have are about to be appointed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Henleaze ?

The majority of houses in Henleaze are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. We note that you are purchasing in Henleaze so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Henleaze conveyancing solicitor and check that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions for example obtaining the freeholder’spermission to conduct alterations. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the house is located on an estate. Your conveyancer will report to you on the legal implications.

I acquired a split level flat in Henleaze, conveyancing was carried out half a dozen years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Comparable flats in Henleaze with an extended lease are worth £197,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 invoiced every year. The lease finishes on 21st October 2080

With only 55 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £31,400 and £36,200 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive investigations. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Henleaze regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Henleaze practicing in commercial conveyancing in Henleaze. This could include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Amd Solicitors Limited, 100 Henleaze Road, Henleaze, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS9 4JZ
  • Martin Evans, 36 Laurie Crescent, Henleaze, Bristol, Avon, BS9 4TA
  • 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
  • Lyons, 49 High Street, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS9 3ED

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Henleaze regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Henleaze but also conveyancing throughout 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
  • 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 Henleaze regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Henleaze practicing in planning law. This may include advice on tree preservation orders
  • 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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