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Top reasons to let us help you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Bidford On Avon

  • 1 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more personalised service. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 2 You can gain comfort when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Bidford On Avon has a number to choose from, but for a truly dependable and dependable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 3 Excellent communication and a wealth of experience are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Bidford On Avon home moves can become a lot more protracted due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed endeavour to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 4 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often located hundreds of miles away with little understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Bidford On Avon
  • 5 Regardless other sites may claim it could be important to attend your solicitor to execute documents. There are various parties with engaged in a house sale without having to include Royal Mail into the mix.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Bidford On Avon since December 2024*

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of terraced residence, High Street, B50 4HJ completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £735,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

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Transfer

of semi-detached property, Mill Lane, B50 4HR completing on 03/01/2025 at a price of £790,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, obtaining official copies of the title

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Transfer

of terraced residence, Millers Bank, B50 4HZ completing on 03/01/2025 at a price of £345,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, setting up the completion formalities

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Transfer

of semi-detached residence, Duck Lane, CV37 8QD completing on 22/01/2025 at a price of £2,300,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, ordering official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Bidford On Avon

I selected a Bidford On Avon based firm for my conveyancing in Bidford On Avon last week. Looking through the Ts and Cs I seeI am on the hook for charges even if the sale doesn't happen. Should I go with them or select an on-line firm who offer no move no charge conveyancing in Bidford On Avon?

Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is advertised then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be higher to cover the conveyances that fail to complete. Do bear in mind that such deals generally do not protect you from expenses such as Bidford On Avon conveyancing search costs.

I am the registered owner of a freehold house in Bidford On Avon but still pay rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Bidford On Avon and has limited impact for conveyancing in Bidford On Avon but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the generation of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

Previous rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence post 2037 is to be extinguished.

About to place a bid on a leasehold flat in Bidford On Avon. The property agents advise that it is normal for flats in Bidford On Avon to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am obtaining a mortgage with Platform. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has Seventy One years remaining.

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 28/3/2025 the requirements read as follows :

Minimum 85 years unexpired from completion, except where the mortgage application is pursuant to Platform's participation in the Government's Help to Buy Shared Equity scheme, in which case (a) the unexpired lease term must not be less than 250 years for new-build houses and not less than 125 years for new-build flats and (b) ground rent must be reasonable at all times and any escalation must be linked to RPI (Retail Price Index) or a similar index.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Bidford On Avon is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Bidford On Avon are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Bidford On Avon you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Bidford On Avon may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.

Do I need to be wary by brokers that I am dealing with are suggesting an internet conveyancing firm rather than a High Street Bidford On Avon conveyancing firm?

As with lots of service providers, often suggestions from connections can be most helpful. Nevertheless there are many parties with a keen interest in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, mortgage brokers and mortgage companies may suggest lawyers to appoint. On occasion these lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but sometimes there is an underlying financial incentive behind the recommendation. You have the discretion to choose your own conveyancer. Don't forget that many mortgage providers specify a panel list of solicitors you have to use for the mortgage related work in your house move.

I am four weeks into a freehold purchase having been recommend to conveyancers by the high street agent to execute conveyancing in Bidford On Avon. We are not happy. Can you you assist me in finding new solicitors?

They would need to be really poor in order to consider changing them. Has your mortgage offer been issued? If so you need to advise them of the replacement lawyer and get the mortgage documents are issued to the new lawyers. Your conveyancer needs to be on the lenders panel to avoid added charges and frustration. That should be your first question of the new solicitors. Our search tool should assist you in finding a lender approved conveyancer for your home move in Bidford On Avon

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Bidford On Avon regulated by the SRA

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

  • Hall Reynolds, 18 High Street, Bidford-on-Avon, Alcester, Warwickshire, B50 4BU
  • Richard Ludlow Limited, 16 The Willows, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9QJ
  • Cox & Hodgetts, De Montfort House, 115 High Street, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4HS

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Bidford On Avon

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Bidford On Avon specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Richard Ludlow Limited, 16 The Willows, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9QJ
  • Cox & Hodgetts, De Montfort House, 115 High Street, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4HS

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Bidford On Avon regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Bidford On Avon practicing in commercial conveyancing in Bidford On Avon. This could include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • Hall Reynolds, 18 High Street, Bidford-on-Avon, Alcester, Warwickshire, B50 4BU
  • Richard Ludlow Limited, 16 The Willows, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9QJ
  • Cox & Hodgetts, De Montfort House, 115 High Street, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4HS

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

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