My previous solicitor has quoted just over a thousand pound for leasehold conveyancing in Bedminster. I’m looking to sell a purpose built property for £250,000. Are these estimated fees excessive? Is it above the average fee for conveyancing in Bedminster?
The costs illustration is fractionally on the steep side. Where you are willing to spend time scrutinising fee on a like for like basis you may be able to shave off some of the expense by say £100 plus VAT. That being said, you couldlive to regret choosing an a cheaper conveyancer. If is important to ensure the solicitor can act for your lender. You can make use of our search tool to select a Bedminster conveyancing practice on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Bedminster.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Bedminster. My lender is Platform
Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 6/9/2025, the requirements read as follows :
What is your number one tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Bedminster
We would encourage you not to base your choice on the lowest Bedminster conveyancing quote. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of time.
Are all Bedminster Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel?
A selection of banks and building societies now utilise the accreditation scheme as the starting point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to remain on their panels.
When it comes to mortgage companies such as Co-operative, do Bedminster conveyancing practitioners face a yearly amount to be on the list of approved solicitors?
We are not aware of any lender fees to be on their panel, although some do levy an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.
What can a local search tell me concerning the house my wife and I purchasing in Bedminster?
Bedminster conveyancing often commences with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company such as PSG The local search plays a central role in many a Bedminster conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any nasty surprises after you move into your property. The search will provide information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject sections.
How does conveyancing in Bedminster differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Bedminster approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is completed. This is because new home sellers in Bedminster tend to purchase the site, 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 property lawyers 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 Bedminster or who has acted in the same development.
I am 17 days into a leasehold purchase having been referred to solicitors by the estate agent to carry out the conveyancing in Bedminster. I am am starting to be frustrated with the quality of service. Can you you assist me in finding new solicitors?
A lawyer would need to be very bad in order to consider changing them. Has your mortgage been generated? In the event that it has you must advise them of the new contact details and ensure the mortgage documents are issued to the new lawyers. Your new solicitor ideally needs to be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid escalating costs and delays. So that should be your first question of the new conveyancers. The find a solicitor tool will help you find a bank approved conveyancer for your home move in Bedminster