My fiance’s brother is a conveyancing practitioner. I suspect that I will receive preferential rates for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what level of figure should I be expecting for conveyancing in Bicester?
It’s a good idea to obtain two or three conveyancing quotes. Make use of our comparison tool on this page. You will notice that quotes will be different but the service one can expect are distinct between solicitors as is true with the vast majority of professional services.
About to place a bid on a leasehold apartment in Bicester. The estate agents advise that it is usual for flats in Bicester to have less than 75 years left on the lease. I am taking out a loan with Bank of Ireland. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has 72 years left.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 8/10/2025 the requirements read as follows :
The deeds to my house are lost. The conveyancers who dealt with the conveyancing in Bicester 4 years ago have long since closed. What do I do?
As long as you have a registered title the information relating to your proprietorship will be evidenced by HMLR under a Title Number. It is easy to perform a search at the Land Registry, identify your property and get current copies of the Registered Entries for a small fee. If the property is Leasehold then the Land Registry will usually hold a certified copy of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be retrieved for twenty pounds.
How does conveyancing in Bicester differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Bicester come to us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is constructed. This is because house builders in Bicester typically buy 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 conveyancers 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 Bicester or who has acted in the same development.
I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £245,000 and found one close by in Bicester I like with open areas and transport links nearby, the downside is that it's only got 61 years unexpired on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Bicester for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a lease with such few years left?
If you need a mortgage the shortness of the lease will likely be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of twenty four months you can request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor concerning this matter.
I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Bicester for my purchase. Is it possible to see a solicitor's record with the profession’s regulator?
One may read presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from inquisitions commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could monitor telephone calls for training requirements.