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Reasons to use our Botley conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Property lawyer conveyancing firms have excellent personal links with Botley estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 2 Excellent communication and pure property experience are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Botley conveyancing can be made significantly more protracted due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed strive to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 3 Notwithstanding what other companies tell you it could be necessary to attend your solicitor to execute legal papers. There are enough parties engaged in a house sale without having to include the postman into the equation.
  • 4 The Botley conveyancing practitioners that are identified are committed to supplying value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in Botley
  • 5 Botley property lawyers are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Botley since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Botley

Can the conveyancing lawyers Indexed on your site execute auction conveyancing in Botley?

We know of a number of niche lawyers we can put you in touch with those specialising in auction conveyancing. Botley is just one of hundreds of locations where our lawyers are based.

Why do I have to pay up front when it comes to conveyancing in Botley?

Where you are retaining lawyers for conveyancing in Botley your lawyer will ask you place them with funds to cover the search fees. Generally this is needed to cover the fees of the Local Authority Search. When the deposit is payable against the purchase price then this will be needed shortly ahead of exchange of contracts. The final balance that is due should be sent to your lawyer shortly before completion.

I am refinancing my apartment in Botley, does my lawyer need to be on the Barclays Solicitor panel?

In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Barclays conveyancing panel, but Barclays would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same conveyancing matter.

We are planning to move property in September. Will my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the completion day. Incidentally, can you put forward a removal company in Botley. Conveyancing lawyer was organised prior to coming across this website.

On the afternoon of completion you can pick up the keys from your property agent but this can only happen when the previous owners conveyancers confirm to the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be passed over. Subsequently you will need to inform the removal men that you are ready to move in. As a matter of policy we do not recommend a particular removal company but can assist you in finding a conveyancing in Botley or a lawyer that specialises in conveyancing in Botley.

Are all Botley Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the Co-operative conveyancing panel?

Some major lenders now make use of CQS as the starting point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to join their panels.

When it comes to mortgage companies such as Virgin Money, do Botley conveyancing practitioners face a yearly amount to be on the list of approved solicitors?

We are unaware of any mortgage company fees to be on their panel, although some do charge an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Botley ahead of appointing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor has said that some lenders tend refuse to grant a loan on a flying freehold house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different requirements for example to Nationwide. If you e-mail us we can check via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed 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 costs will increase in light of this.

Are Botley conveyancing solicitors duty bound by the Law Society to issue clear conveyancing figures?

Inbuilt into the Solicitors Code of Conduct are specific rules and regulations as to how the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) allow solicitors to publicise their fees to clients.The Law Society have a practice note giving advice on how to publicise transparent charges to avoid breaching any such rule. Practice notes are not legal advice issued by the Law Society and is not intended as the only standard of good practice a conveyancing solicitor should adhere to. The Practice Note does, however, represent the Law Society’s view of acceptable practice for publicising conveyancing charges, and accordingly it’s a recommended read for any solicitor or conveyancer in Botley or across England and Wales.

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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 list below is a small selection of solicitors in Botley practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • 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

Planning law solicitors in Botley regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Botley practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including compulsory purchases in Botley
  • Darbys Solicitors Llp, Midland House, West Way, Botley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0PH
  • Hmg Law Llp, 126 High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4DG
  • Licensing And Safety Lawyers, Prama House, 267 Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 7HT
  • Law And Property Lawyers Limited, 5 Ock Street, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 5AL
  • Franklins, 15 Ock Street, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 5AN

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

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