My partner’s brother is a conveyancing practitioner. I hope that I can be offered preferential rates for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what level of costs should I be paying for conveyancing in Bishopston?
It’s advisable to obtain 3 or more like-for-like conveyancing estimates. Make use of our search tool on this site. Whilst amounts do be different but the service one can expect are distinct between conveyancers as is the case with most professions.
I purchased a freehold house in Bishopston but nevertheless charged rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Bishopston and has limited impact for conveyancing in Bishopston 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 date back hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of fresh rentcharges post 1977.
Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 will be dispensed with completely.
When it comes to mortgage companies such as Barclays, do Bishopston property lawyers have to pay a fee to be on the list of approved solicitors?
We are unaware of any mortgage company fees to register on their panel, although some do charge an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.
Two weeks ago we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Aldermore. Bishopston conveyancing lawyers are chosen. How long does it take for Aldermore to send the offer to the property lawyer?
There is no definitive answer here. Have Aldermore conducted the survey? Have you advised Aldermore as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Aldermore conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.
My offer was accepted on a property in Bishopston on 12/5/2025, valuation was booked five days later, all came back fine. Property lawyer retained, so the only thing outstanding was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to RBS and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the RBS conveyancing panel. Can the lender hold off the offer?
A lender would not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for RBS to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the RBS conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Bishopston?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Bishopston. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
Over the last few months I have been searching for a flat up to £235,500 and identified one near me in Bishopston I like with open areas and railway links in the vicinity, however it only has 52 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Bishopston for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a short lease?
If you need a home loan the remaining unexpired lease term may be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the price by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of twenty four months you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer concerning this matter.
My company is looking to take an assignment of a lease of an office on a shopping parade. Can you recommend conveyancers offering competitive fees for non-domestic conveyancing in Bishopston for less than £2000?
We are happy to recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Bishopston, including the sale and purchase of businesses as well as simply premises. If you are looking to purchase or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we can find you the right solicitor. As for the costs these will vary based on the structure and complexity of the deal. Please provide us with your details or call so as to enable us to supply you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing calculation.