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Reasons to use our Bishops Stortford conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Bishops Stortford conveyancers work in partnership with Bishops Stortford estate agents, house builders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is offered to buyers and sellers every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept informed as to progress throughout
  • 2 On the balance of probabilities the other side’s conveyancers have offices in Bishops Stortford - if so both parties are likely to be familiar
  • 3 This site is the only site offering you the ability to ensure that your conveyancing in Bishops Stortford will be carried out by a conveyancer on your bank authorised panel.
  • 4 The companies shown on our directory have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.
  • 5 Peace of mind comes when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Bishops Stortford has a number to choose from, but for a truly dependable and reliable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Bishops Stortford since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Bishops Stortford

Are the BSA intent on creating a online directory to list law firms on the Earl Shilton BS conveyancing panel for example in Bishops Stortford?

We are not aware of any plans on the part of the BSA to develop such a search facility.

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

There are many registered licenced Conveyancers in Bishops Stortford and Solicitor practices in Bishops Stortford to choose from We would stress that the two are supervised by regulatory bodies with both specialising in the legal aspects of the home buying process. The two can handle other property legal work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.

We are aiming to move home in November. Will my conveyancing solicitor communicate with the removal company on the completion day. On a separate note, can you suggest a removal company in Bishops Stortford. Conveyancing lawyer was found prior to coming across this website.

On the day of completion you can collect the keys from the property agent but this should only occur when the vendors solicitors confirm to the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be given over. Subsequently you can tell the removal men that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a specific removal organisation but can help you locate a residential property solicitor in Bishops Stortford or a firm that specialises in conveyancing in Bishops Stortford.

Bank of Ireland have agreed my mortgage in principle, my offer on a apartment in Bishops Stortford has been agreed to, now what?

The estate agent will need to be advised as to your lawyer's details (ensure that the solicitors are on the bank’s approved list). Contact Bank of Ireland or your financial adviser and complete any outstanding forms. Bank of Ireland will instruct a valuer who will get in contact with the estate agent or vendor to schedule an appointment. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes about a fortnight for the mortgage offer to be issued. Bank of Ireland will send the offer to you and your property lawyers. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Bishops Stortford.

Should our lawyer be asking questions about flooding as part of the conveyancing in Bishops Stortford.

Flooding is a growing risk for conveyancers dealing with homes in Bishops Stortford. Some people will buy a house in Bishops Stortford, fully expectant that at some time, it may be flooded. However, aside from the physical destruction, if a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, suitable insurance cover, or dispose of the property. Steps can be carried out as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the buyer.

Solicitors are not best placed to offer advice on flood risk, but there are a various searches that may be initiated by the purchaser or by their lawyers which will give them a better understanding of the risks in Bishops Stortford. The conventional set of completed inquiry forms supplied to a purchaser’s lawyer (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) includes a usual question of the vendor to discover whether the premises has suffered from flooding. In the event that the property has been flooded in past which is not notified by the seller, then a purchaser could issue a compensation claim as a result of such an inaccurate answer. A purchaser’s lawyers may also order an enviro report. This will higlight whether there is a recorded flood risk. If so, further investigations should be carried out.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Bishops Stortford is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Bishops Stortford are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Bishops Stortford you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Bishops Stortford may decide 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.

In sourcing the internet for the words cheap conveyancing in Bishops Stortford it shows results of numerous solicitorsin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancing solicitor for me?

The preferential method of seeking the right conveyancer is through a trusted recommendation, so ask friends and relatives who have bought a property in Bishops Stortford or a reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Bishops Stortford vary, so it's advisable to request at least three costs illustrations from varying types of law firms. Be sure to seek confirmation that the fees are fixed.

Should one remove a deceased person's name from the title register for a house in Bishops Stortford?

Where a Bishops Stortford property is co-owned and one of the owners dies, the name will not immediately be removed from the title deeds. You are not required to amend the title as when it comes to a sale your conveyancer would simply need to evidence as to the reason the joint proprietor is not included in the transfer, normally this is in the form of the probate documents.

With a view to making the sale conveyancing smoother in the future you can arrange to have the deceased party removed from the title by submitting an application to HMLR with evidence of the death. There is no charge from the Registry for this service.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Bishops Stortford regulated by the SRA

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

  • Pellys Solicitors Limited, 18 The Causeway, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2EJ
  • Nockolds Solicitors Limited, 6 Market Square, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3UZ
  • Lever & Co Solicitors And Notary Public, 25b White Horse Court, North Street, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2LD
  • Watson Legal, 1 Ducketts Wharf, South Street, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3AR
  • Stanley Tee Llp, Tees House, 95 London Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3GW

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Bishops Stortford

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Bishops Stortford practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Pellys Solicitors Limited, 18 The Causeway, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2EJ
  • Nockolds Solicitors Limited, 6 Market Square, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3UZ
  • Watson Legal, 1 Ducketts Wharf, South Street, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3AR
  • Stanley Tee Llp, Tees House, 95 London Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3GW
  • Murdochs Solicitors And Property Shop, 1 Station Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, Stansted, Essex, CM24 8BE

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Bishops Stortford regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Bishops Stortford specialising in commercial conveyancing in Bishops Stortford. This may include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Pellys Solicitors Limited, 18 The Causeway, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2EJ
  • Nelson & Co, 28-32 Potter Street, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3UL
  • Nockolds Solicitors Limited, 6 Market Square, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3UZ
  • Stanley Tee Llp, Tees House, 95 London Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3GW
  • Murdochs Solicitors And Property Shop, 1 Station Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, Stansted, Essex, CM24 8BE

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