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You can try and find the cheapest conveyancing solicitors in Kingswood but be careful as you may get what you pay for.

Logical reasons to let us help you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Kingswood

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Kingswood is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 On the balance of probabilities the other side’s conveyancers are based in Kingswood - if so sets of solicitors will have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 3 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these organisations are often located many kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Kingswood
  • 4 Notwithstanding what alternative companies may claim it may be important to pop into your lawyer to sign contracts. There are enough parties with an interest in a house sale without having to include the postman into the mix.
  • 5 We are the UKs largest residential conveyancing directory service identifying mortgage company approved property lawyers carrying out conveyancing in Kingswood regulated and authorised by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Kingswood since January 2025*

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of detached residence premises, Downham View, GL11 5GB completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £430,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

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of house property, Water Street, GL11 4JG completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £190,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

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of semi residence, Orchard Leaze, GL11 6HY completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £308,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

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of apartment Hopton Road GL11 5PL, at sale amount of £139,950. Leasehold conveyancing included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Kingswood

Unfortunately I am unable to travel far from Kingswood. What is the rationale as to why all Kingswood conveyancing practitioners are not on all mortgage company panels?

Lenders point to the fact that solicitor-led fraud is considered to be responsible for millions of pounds of fraud every year.The elimination of law firms from lender panels started with the rise in mortgage fraud, which prompted a thematic review by the FSA in 2011. Its conclusions included recommendations for lenders to review their conveyancing panels, which triggered a major policy change in the sector. This resulted in banks and building societies culling less reputable firms off their books of approved property lawyers .

Will my solicitor be making enquiries concerning flooding during the conveyancing in Kingswood.

Flooding is a growing risk for lawyers dealing with homes in Kingswood. There are those who purchase a house in Kingswood, completely expectant that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, leaving to one side the physical destruction, where a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, adequate building insurance, or sell the property. There are steps that can be taken as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the purchaser.

Lawyers are not qualified to give advice on flood risk, but there are a numerous checks that can be undertaken by the buyer or on a buyer’s behalf which can figure out the risks in Kingswood. The standard completed inquiry forms sent to a buyer’s conveyancer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) includes a usual question of the owner to determine if the premises has suffered from flooding. In the event that flooding has previously occurred which is not disclosed by the seller, then a purchaser could issue a claim for damages stemming from an inaccurate reply. The buyer’s conveyancers may also carry out an environmental report. This should indicate whether there is a recorded flood risk. If so, further investigations will need to be made.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Kingswood prior to appointing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor advised that some lenders tend not give a loan on such a property.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you contact us we can check with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Kingswood. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Kingswood especially if they are familiar with such properties in Kingswood.

Given that I will soon spend 450k on 3 bedroom house in Kingswood I wish to have a conversation with the solicitor concerning theconveyancing ahead of instructing the firm. Can this be arranged?

Absolutely - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you liaising with the conveyancer due to be doing your property ownership legalities in Kingswood.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique person, not a matter number. The law firms that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are calculated and presented to you for residential conveyancing in Kingswood should be the amount on the final invoice that you are charged.

I need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Kingswood for my home move. Can I see a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

Anyone may see documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find records Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes recorded telephone calls for training reasons.

Looking forward to sign contracts shortly on a studio apartment in Kingswood. Conveyancing lawyers have said that they will have a report out to me tomorrow. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Kingswood should include some of the following:

    The landlord’s rights to access the flat. You should be made aware that your landlord has rights of access as well as be informed how much notice must be provided. Changes to the premises Repair and maintenance of the flat The physical extent of the property. This may be the apartment itself but may include a roof space or storage are if relevant. Who has the liability for maintaining the window frames
For a comprehensive list of information to be included in your report on your leasehold property in Kingswood please enquire of your solicitor in ahead of your conveyancing in Kingswood.

I inherited a basement flat in Kingswood, conveyancing formalities finalised July 1996. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Comparable properties in Kingswood with a long lease are worth £207,000. The ground rent is £60 invoiced every year. The lease ends on 21st October 2083

You have 58 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £27,600 and £31,800 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more detailed investigations. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information without first getting professional advice.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Kingswood regulated by the SRA

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

  • Beaufort Montague Harris, Old Bank House, 79 Broad Street, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS37 6AD

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Kingswood regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Kingswood specialising in commercial conveyancing in Kingswood. This should include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Loxley Solicitors Limited, Langford Mill, Charfield Road, Kingswood, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8RL
  • Beaufort Montague Harris, Old Bank House, 79 Broad Street, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS37 6AD

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Kingswood?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding acquiring and selling property and cover conveyancing countrywide as well as Kingswood. If appointed a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you should:
  • Receive an honest and lawful service.
  • Have a high standard of legal services.
  • Be supplied with your conveyancing dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Receive a high standard of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Receive a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your specific needs taken into account should a complaint be made.
  • Receive a timeous, impartial and comprehensive service if if a complaint is made about your conveyancing in Kingswood.

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

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