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Logical reasons to let us help you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Bicester

  • 1 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often located hundreds of miles away with little appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Bicester
  • 2 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Bicester is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 3 Bicester solicitors have a significant advantage when it comes to Bicester conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can affect your conveyancing
  • 4 We are the UKs largest residential conveyancing directory listing lender approved law practices delivering conveyancing in Bicester regulated by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 5 Using a high street Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more personal touch. When using a an online conveyancing factory, your conveyancing is handled by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Bicester since January 2025*

Sale

of apartment Wessex Way OX26 6AX, at buying price of £113,750. Leasehold conveyancing included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, setting up the completion formalities

Sale

of terraced premises, Chalvey Road, OX26 2AX completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £270,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, preparing statement detailing charges

Disposal

of semi residence, Clifton Close, OX26 6GQ completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £388,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, ordering official copies of the title

Sale

of semi-detached residence, Epsom Way, OX26 1BN completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £272,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Bicester

What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Bicester? What am I being asked for?

In order to comply with Money Laundering Regulations any Bicester conveyancing firm will require proof of identity in all conveyancing transactions. This is normally satisfied by provision of a passport and an original bank statement or utility account evidencing where you reside.

In accordance with Money Laundering Regulations, property lawyers are obliged by law to check not just the ID of conveyancing clients but also the source of fund that they receive in respect of any matter. An unwillingness to disclose this may lead to your lawyer cancelling their retainer with you, as clearly this will cause a conflict between the set Regulations and a refusal to disclose.

Your property lawyers are duty bound to inform the appropriate authorities should they believe that any monies received by them may contravene the Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering rules.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Bicester

Two types of professional can conduct conveyancing in Bicester namely CLC regulated conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals provide conveyancing services that required to complete the disposal or acquisition of property. Both are duty bound to conduct Bicester conveyancing to the same quality and guidelines so you may be safe in the knowledge that your conveyancing will be properly conducted and that all necessary procedures will be correctly attended to.

My wife and I purchasing a detached bungalow in Bicester. Our aim is to carry out a loft conversion at the house.Will the conveyancing process involve investigations to ascertain if these works were previously refused?

Your conveyancer will review the registered title as conveyancing in Bicester will occasionally identify restrictions in the title documents which restrict certain alterations or necessitated the consent of a 3rd party. Certain extensions require local authority planning consent and approval under the building regulations. Certain areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or impact extensions. It would be prudent to check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

I recently had an offer agreed on an apartment in Bicester. My financial adviser pressured me to appoint their lawyer. I paid an upfront payment of £175. A few days later, the solicitor called me to say that they were not on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?

You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the Yorkshire BS panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.

It has been 2 months following my purchase conveyancing in Bicester completed. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

I have been on the look out for a ground for flat up to £235,500 and found one near me in Bicester I like with amenity areas and station nearby, however it only has 51 years on the lease. There is not much else in Bicester suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a short lease?

If you require a mortgage the shortness of the lease may be an issue. Discount the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing owner has owned the premises for at least 2 years you can request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor about this.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for freehold conveyancing in Bicester. I've chance upon a site which seems to have the ideal solution If there is a chance to get all this stuff done via phone that would be ideal. Should I be concerned? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

Last December I purchased a leasehold house in Bicester. Am I liable to pay service charges relating to a period prior to my ownership?

In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

Leasehold Conveyancing in Bicester - Examples of Queries before buying

    Where a Bicester lease has no more than eighty years it will have adverse implications on the value of the property. It is worth checking with your bank that they are willing to to proceed given the lease term. Leases with less than 80 years remaining means that you will almost definitely have to extend the lease at some point and it is worth discovering what this will be. For most Bicesterlease extensions you would be be obliged to have owned the premises for two years in order to be legally able to extend the lease. Is anyone aware of any major works anticipated that will likely add a premium to the maintenance costs? What restrictions are contained in the Bicester Lease?

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Bicester

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Bicester practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • Julian Taylor Solicitors Ltd, Hazel Cottage Studio, Weston-on-the-Green, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 3QX

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

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding acquiring and selling property and cover conveyancing nationwide as well as Bicester. When appointed a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you should:
  • Be supplied with an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of legal services.
  • Enjoy the benefit of your matters dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Receive a high quality of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Have a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your specific needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Have a swift, independent and comprehensive service where if a complaint is registered about your conveyancing in Bicester.

Domestic conveyancing in Bicester almost always comprises the following:

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Preparing contract and related papers
  • Submitting draft papers to the conveyancing practitioner retained by the purchaser
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and answering further questions from the purchaser’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Negotiating the transfer document
  • Answering requisitions prepared by the purchaser’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Receiving sale proceeds and transferring funds to the seller, the estate agent and other relevant parties (where appropriate)

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

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