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  • 4 Solicitors accustomed to conveyancing in Bishopston regularly deal withlocal issues peculiar to Bishopston and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and expeditious conveyancing.
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Examples of recent conveyancing in Bishopston since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Bishopston

My fiance’s dad is a conveyancing practitioner. I suspect that I can be offered preferential fee for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what kind of figure would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Bishopston?

You should contrast pricing. Make use of our comparison tool on this site. You will notice that quotes seem to vary but service levels do differ between solicitors as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.

What is your number one tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Bishopston

We would encourage you not to go for the lowest Bishopston conveyancing quote. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

My aunt pointed out to me me that in buying a property in Bishopston there could be various restrictions preventing external alterations to the property. Is this right?

There are anumerous of properties in Bishopston which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to execute external alterations. Part of the conveyancing in Bishopston should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

Virgin Money have agreed my mortgage in principle, my offer on a apartment in Bishopston has been agreed to, now what?

Your property agent will want to know who your solicitors are (make sure the conveyancers are on the lender’s panel). Telephone Virgin Money or your financial adviser and finalise any outstanding paperwork. Virgin Money will appoint a valuer who will get in touch with the estate agent or seller to schedule an appointment. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes about a fortnight to receive the mortgage offer. Virgin Money will send the offer to you and your lawyers. The transaction will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Bishopston.

Just acquired a detached house in Bishopston , how long will it take for the Land Registry to register my ownership? My Bishopston conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be certain the registration is dealt with.

As far as conveyancing in Bishopston is concerned, registration is no quicker or slower than anywhere else in the country. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can vary subject to the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry must send notices to any 3rd parties. At present in the region of 80% of submission are fully addressed within two weeks but occasionally there can be protracted delays. Registration takes place after the purchaser is living at the property so 'speed' is not typically primary concern but where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your conveyancer could speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.

Am I better off to instruct a Bishopston conveyancing lawyer in close proximity to the house I am buying? An old friend can carry out the conveyancing however his firm is located approximately 350miles drive away.

The primary upside of using a high street Bishopston conveyancing firm is that you can pop in to sign documents, hand in your identification documents and apply pressure on them where appropriate. Having local Bishopston know how is a benefit. However nothing is more important than finding someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If if people you trust instructed your friend and they were happy that should trump using an unfamiliar Bishopston conveyancing solicitor solely due to them being round the corner.

What makes a Bishopston lease unmortgageable?

There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in Bishopston. Most leases are individual and legal mistakes in the legal wording can result in certain clauses are not included. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:

    A provision for the recovery of money spent for the benefit of another party.

A defective lease can cause issues when trying to sell a property primarily because it impacts on the ability to obtain a mortgage on the property. Accord Mortgages Ltd, Norwich and Peterborough Building Society, and Platform Home Loans Ltd all have very detailed requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease does not cover certain provisions they may refuse to grant the mortgage, obliging the purchaser to withdraw.

I am the registered owner of a studio flat in Bishopston, conveyancing was carried out 10 years ago. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Comparable properties in Bishopston with a long lease are worth £216,000. The ground rent is £50 invoiced annually. The lease expires on 21st October 2094

With 69 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £9,500 and £11,000 plus costs.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

At long last our conveyancing in Bishopston is set to complete next Friday, however the people I am buying from wants to move out the next day at PM. Should I accept such a idea?

In situations where you need a loan then your lawyer will insist that you have vacant possession on Friday - the mortgage company will require it.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Bishopston regulated by the SRA

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

  • Paul Stevens & Co, 48 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol, Avon, BS7 8BH
  • Capstone Solicitors, 62 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8BH
  • Martin Evans, 36 Laurie Crescent, Henleaze, Bristol, Avon, BS9 4TA
  • Marc White Solicitor And Notary Public, 157 Redland Road, Redland, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS6 6YE
  • Amd Solicitors Limited, 100 Henleaze Road, Henleaze, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS9 4JZ

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Bishopston

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Bishopston specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • Capstone Solicitors, 62 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8BH
  • Amd Solicitors Limited, 100 Henleaze Road, Henleaze, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS9 4JZ
  • Battrick Clark Solicitors Ltd, 151 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2RA
  • Charles Cook & Company Limited, 77, 79 and 81, Alma Road, Clifton, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 2DP
  • Henriques Griffiths Llp, 18 Portland Square, Bristol, BS2 8SJ

Planning law solicitors in Bishopston regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Bishopston practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including tree preservation orders
  • Martin Evans, 36 Laurie Crescent, Henleaze, Bristol, Avon, BS9 4TA
  • Star Legal Limited, 3 Richmond Hill, Clifton, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1AT
  • Bevan Brittan Llp, Kings Orchard, 1 Queen Street, Bristol, Bristol, BS2 0HQ
  • Clarke Willmott Trust Corporation Limited, 1 Georges Square, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS1 6BA
  • Temple Bright Llp, 29 Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5QT

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