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Reasons to use our Blagdon conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Blagdon regularly deal withlocal concerns peculiar to Blagdon and therefore you may benefit from better advice and speedier conveyancing.
  • 2 Notwithstanding what alternative on-line conveyancers tell you it just might be necessary to attend your conveyancer to sign documents. There are various parties with involved in a homemove without needing to include the postman into the pot.
  • 3 Over the years Blagdon lawyer have developed very good links with Blagdon local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of undertaking your home move in Blagdon.
  • 4 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Blagdon is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 5 This site is the only site offering you the ability to ensure that your conveyancing in Blagdon will be conducted by a law firm on your bank member panel.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Blagdon since December 2024*

Sale

of semi premises, Muntjac Road, BS40 5AG completing on 15/01/2025 at a price of £567,500. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, securing official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

Sale

of terraced residence, Broadoak Road, BS40 5HD completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £365,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, ordering official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

Disposal

of terraced premises, Bushythorn Road, BS40 8XP completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £525,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, securing official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

Disposal

of semi property, The Hayes, BS27 3HR completing on 15/01/2025 at a price of £787,500. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Blagdon

As someone clueless as to the Blagdon conveyancing process what’s your top tip you can impart for the legal transfer of property in Blagdon

Not many law firms or advisers will tell you this but conveyancing in Blagdon and elsewhere in North Somerset is an adversarial experience. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there is plenty of room for confrontation between you and other parties involved in the home moving process. E.g., the vendor, estate agent and sometimes your bank. Choosing a law firm for your conveyancing in Blagdon is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE person in the legal process whose interest is to protect your best interests and to protect you.

On occasion a third party with a vested interest will attempt to convince you that you should follow their advice. As an example, the property agent may claim to be helping by claiming that your conveyancer is dragging his heels. Or your financial adviser may try to convince you to do something that is contrary to your solicitors advice. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties when it comes to the legal transfer of property.

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

There are many registered licenced Conveyancers in Blagdon and Solicitor practices in Blagdon offering conveyancing It is important to make clear that both are supervised by regulatory bodies with both specialising in the legal work in the home buying process. Both can handle associated property related work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.

Does a directory service exist listing Nottingham panel conveyancers in Blagdon on the Building Society Association’s Website?

Unfortunately not yet. There is no such directory service on the CML or Building Society Association websites. Very few lenders make their panel listings visible over the internet. If you are seeking to appoint a Blagdon property lawyer on the Nottingham please make the most of our tool.

I had a mortgage agreed in principle with Kent Reliance. Blagdon conveyancing lawyers were chosen. How long does it take for Kent Reliance to send the offer to the lawyer?

There is no definitive answer here. Have Kent Reliance conducted the valuation? Have you informed Kent Reliance as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.

Is it necessary to pay for insurance to address the risk of chancel repairs when acquiring a property in Blagdon?

Unless a prior purchase of the premises completed post 12 October 2013 you can assume that conveyancing practitioners conducting conveyancing in Blagdon to remain encouraging a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Blagdon is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Blagdon are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Blagdon you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Blagdon 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 premises.

Hoping to buy a property located in Blagdon and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Blagdon. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Blagdon area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Blagdon. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

I only have Fifty years remaining on my flat in Blagdon. I need to get lease extension but my freeholder is can not be found. What should I do?

On the basis that you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be granted an extra 90 years by the Court. You will be obliged to prove that you have made all reasonable attempts to find the landlord. In some cases a specialist should be useful to try and locate and to produce a report to be accepted by the court as proof that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is advisable to get professional help from a property lawyer both on investigating the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court overseeing Blagdon.

I acquired a 1st floor flat in Blagdon, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Equivalent properties in Blagdon with over 90 years remaining are worth £202,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £60 invoiced every year. The lease ends on 21st October 2081

With 56 years left to run the likely cost is going to span between £29,500 and £34,000 plus costs.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Blagdon regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Blagdon specialising in commercial conveyancing in Blagdon. This will likely include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Bennetts Solicitors Ltd, Barley Wood Stables, Long Lane, Wrington, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS40 5SA

Planning law solicitors in Blagdon regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Blagdon specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Merrett & Co, Hazel Farm, Upper Littleton, Winford, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS40 8HG

Blagdon commercial property solicitors draw on a full range of commercial expertise offering advice on numerous aspects of commercial property law

    Property due diligence in connection with corporate acquisitions and disposals Notices received in respect of alleged breaches of lease Comprehensive advice on planning issues Property finance transactions, including disposal and leaseback Buying, selling and leasing land for registered charities Options and guarantees

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

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