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Reasons to use our Botley conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The Botley conveyancing practitioners that are identified are dedicated to supplying value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and investors in Botley
  • 2 Personal touch together with pure property local knowledge are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Botley property deals can become a lot more complicated as a result of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with endeavour to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 3 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Botley is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 4 Solicitor conveyancing lawyers have valuable personal connections with Botley estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 5 Botley property lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Botley conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move

Examples of recent conveyancing in Botley since June 2026*

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Disposal

of house premises, Hurst Rise Road, OX2 9HQ completing on 05/06/2026 at a price of £750,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges

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Sale

of terraced premises, Queens Close, OX2 9DJ completing on 22/06/2026 at a price of £445,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: ordering official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

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Disposal

of detached residence residence, Fogwell Road, OX2 9SA completing on 12/06/2026 at a price of £488,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in preparation for completion, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s solicitor

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Transfer

of flat Henry Road OX2 0PE, at the agreed sum of £132,500. Leasehold conveyancing included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Botley

My wife and I are getting closer to an exchange on a house in Botley and my parents have sent the ten percent deposit to my lawyer. I am now informed that as the deposit has not come from me my conveyancer needs to make a notification to my lender. I am advised that, in also acting for the bank he must advise them that the balance of the purchase price is not just from me. I advised the bank concerning my parents' contribution when I applied for the home loan, so is it really necessary for this now to hold matters up?

The solicitor is legally required to clarify with lender to ensure that they are aware that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own resources. Your solicitor can only report this to your lender if you permit them to, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.

We note that you have a search directory listing solicitors on the Lloyds conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I instruct them for our own conveyancing in Botley?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Lloyds conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Botley.

Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Botley. My lender is Virgin

Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 1/9/2026, the requirements read as follows :

I decided to have a survey done on a property in Botley in advance of instructing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor has said that some lenders tend not issue a mortgage on this type of house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different requirements for example to Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Botley. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Botley to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

Do I need to be concerned by brokers that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use a factory type conveyancing firm as opposed to a High Street Botley conveyancing company?

As is the case with lots of service providers, often referrals from relatives can be worth their weight in gold. But there are lots of players in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, mortgage brokers and banks may suggest solicitors to instruct. On occasion these solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but occasionally there exists a commercial relationship behind the endorsement. You are at liberty to select your own lawyer. You need to be aware that most lenders operate an approved list of law firms you must use for the mortgage aspect of your house move.

As co-executor for the will of my grandfather I am selling a residence in Neath but reside in Botley. My solicitor (who is 300 kilometers awayhas requested that I sign a stat dec prior to the transaction finalising. Can you recommend a conveyancing lawyer in Botley to witness and place their company stamp on the document?

Technically speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Botley based

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Botley regulated by the SRA

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

  • Linnells Secretarial Services Limited, Seacourt Tower, West Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0FB
  • Greyfriars Property Management Ltd, Seacourt Tower, West Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0FB
  • Darbys Solicitors Llp, Midland House, West Way, Botley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0PH
  • Challenor Gardiner, 29 New Inn Hall Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2DH
  • Ferguson Bricknell, Chester House, George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AY

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Botley

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

  • Darbys Solicitors Llp, Midland House, West Way, Botley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0PH
  • Challenor Gardiner, 29 New Inn Hall Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2DH
  • Ferguson Bricknell, Chester House, George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AY
  • Hmg Law Llp, 126 High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4DG
  • Quality Solicitors Truemans, Eden House, 38 St. Aldates, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1BN

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Botley regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Botley specialising in commercial conveyancing in Botley. This will likely include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Linnells Secretarial Services Limited, Seacourt Tower, West Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0FB
  • Greyfriars Property Management Ltd, Seacourt Tower, West Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0FB
  • Darbys Solicitors Llp, Midland House, West Way, Botley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0PH
  • Challenor Gardiner, 29 New Inn Hall Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2DH
  • Ferguson Bricknell, Chester House, George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AY

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

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