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Reasons to use our Blagdon conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Blagdon property lawyers work in partnership with Blagdon estate agents, house builders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is provided to clients every step of the way, offering all the legal expertise and help you require
  • 2 The firms identified on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.
  • 3 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often located hundreds of kilometers away with little appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Blagdon
  • 4 Regardless other companies inform you it just might be important to visit your lawyer to sign contracts. There are various parties with engaged in a conveyancing transaction without needing to include the postman into the mix.
  • 5 Using a high street Solicitor generally results in a more personalised service. Online forums often suggest that in selecting a large conveyancing firm, your transaction is handled by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Blagdon since January 2025*

Sale

of semi-detached premises, Broadoak Road, BS40 5HD completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £365,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, securing official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

Sale

of house residence, 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: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

Disposal

of semi-detached residence, Observatory Field, BS25 1LL completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £699,999. The conveyancing process 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

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Blagdon

The housing market in Blagdon is heating up. What can be done to hasten the legal process?

In a situation where the seller is applying pressure to exchange we would recommend that your conveyancer is familiar with the area as they will have local relationships and know-how. It is possible that they could have transacted previoushomes in the same street. You would be best advised to use a Blagdon conveyancing firm. In addition, ensure that the conveyancing firm is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is said that 18% of Blagdon conveyancing deals are frustrated or derailed after discovering a purchaser’s conveyancer was not on their mortgage lender’s list of approved solicitors. This can often result in the conveyancing being held up by an average of three weeks. It is believed that this issue impacts approximately 100,000 home sales every year. Almost all Blagdon conveyancing firms can not act for certain banks so do check at the outset.

Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal planned roadworks that could affect a commercial land in Blagdon?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Blagdon will carry out a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers spend in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Blagdon. The search result sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Blagdon.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Blagdon it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately can cause delays to Blagdon commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not carried out for domestic conveyancing in Blagdon.

How does conveyancing in Blagdon differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Blagdon approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is built. This is because builders in Blagdon typically purchase the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Blagdon or who has acted in the same development.

Is it simple use the search tool to choose a conveyancing practitioner in Blagdon on the panel for my lender?

Step one is to choose a bank such as Lloyds TSB Bank, Virgin Money or Nottingham Building Society then specify your preferred area such as Blagdon. Conveyancing organisations in Blagdon and beyond will then be identified.

In scouring the internet for the phrase on line conveyancing in Blagdon it reveals many property lawyersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the suitable property lawyer for my move?

The ideal method of finding the right conveyancer is through a personal referral, so enquire of friends and relatives who have purchased a property in Blagdon or the local estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Blagdon vary, so it's sensible to secure at least four estimates from different companies. Make sure that you know what costs in the quote includes.

Due to complete next month on a ground floor flat in Blagdon. Conveyancing lawyers assured me that they are sending me a report within the next couple of days. What should I be looking out for?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Blagdon should include some of the following:

    Responsibility for maintaining the window frames The total extent of the demise. This will be the apartment itself but may include a loft or basement if applicable. What remedies are open the freeholder should you are in breach of your lease terms? Additions to the premises
For a comprehensive list of information to be included in your report on your leasehold property in Blagdon please enquire of your conveyancer in advance of your conveyancing in Blagdon.

Blagdon Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Questions you should ask Prior to Purchasing

    Best to be warned whether changing the roof or some other major work is due shortly to be shared between the tenants and will materially increase the the maintenance fees or necessitate a specific invoice. What is the yearly service fee and ground rent? The majority of Blagdon leasehold properties will be liable to pay a service charge for the upkeep of the building set on behalf of the management company. Should you purchase the apartment you will have to meet this contribution, normally in instalments accross the year. This may differ from several hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for blocks with lifts and large communal grounds. In all probability there will be a rentcharge to be met yearly, this is usually not a large sum, say about £25-£75 but you need to enquire it because on occasion it could be many hundreds of pounds.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Blagdon

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Blagdon with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • 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 non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Blagdon practicing 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

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Blagdon usually comprises the following:

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the bank (where appropriate)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Agreeing amendments to the draft Transfer
  • Communicating with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to the appropriate parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the buyer and the mortgage (if applicable) at the Land Registry.

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

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