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Cheap conveyancing in Clevedon does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

Logical reasons to let us help you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Clevedon

  • 1 Clevedon solicitor are the key to a successful Clevedon home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 2 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Clevedon is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 3 Lawyer conveyancing lawyers have excellent personal connections with Clevedon selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 4 Over the years Clevedon lawyer have developed very good connections with Clevedon local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of dealing with your house sale or purchase in Clevedon.
  • 5 No matter what any other companies advise it may be necessary to visit your lawyer to sign contracts. Too many 3rd parties are already with an interest in a conveyancing transaction without having to add the postman into the pot.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Clevedon since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Clevedon

Do banks and building societies provide you with an approved list of Clevedon conveyancing solicitors? How do you know who is on the Lloyds conveyancing panel?

Clevedon conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Lloyds conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Lloyds directly.

It is unclear whether my mortgage offer requires a lease extension. I have called my Clevedon building society branch on numerous occasions and was told it wasn't an issue and they will lend. My Clevedon conveyancing solicitor - who is on the lender conveyancing panel- called and was told they refuse to lend based on their specific requirements. I have no idea who is right.

Your property lawyer must follow the CML Handbook section two specifications for your bank. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the lender will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the mortgage company to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years remaining.

Nationwide have agreed my home loan in principle, my offer on a apartment in Clevedon has been accepted, what are the next steps?

The estate agent will wish to be informed of your conveyancer's details (ensure that the conveyancing practitioners are on the lender’s panel). Telephone Nationwide or your broker and finalise any outstanding forms. Nationwide will instruct a valuer who will get in contact with the selling agent or vendor to schedule an appointment. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes on average ten days for the mortgage offer to be issued. Nationwide will send the offer to you and your conveyancers. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Clevedon.

I have finally had an offer on an apartment in Clevedon accepted, but there is a chain. The sellers have placed an offer on a property, however it’s not yet tied up, and have viewings of other properties in the pipeline. I have chosen a local conveyancing solicitor in Clevedon. What should be my next step? When do I get the mortgage application with UBS going?

It is usual to have concerns where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket prematurely (home loan application is in the region of £1k, then valuation, Clevedon conveyancing search charges, etc). The first course of action is to check that your conveyancer is on the UBS conveyancing panel. Regarding the next phase this very much depends on the uniqueness of your case, attraction to this property and on the state of the market. In a hot market some home buyers will apply for a home loan with UBS and arrange for the valuation and only if it was satisfactory would they request their property lawyer to press on with searches.

Should our lawyer be raising questions about flooding during the conveyancing in Clevedon.

Flooding is a growing risk for lawyers dealing with homes in Clevedon. There are those who purchase a house in Clevedon, completely aware that at some time, it may be flooded. However, aside from the physical damage, if a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, satisfactory insurance cover, or sell the premises. Steps can be carried out during the course of a property purchase to forewarn the purchaser.

Conveyancers are not qualified to give advice on flood risk, but there are a numerous searches that can be initiated by the buyer or by their conveyancers which can give them a better appreciation of the risks in Clevedon. The standard completed inquiry forms supplied to a purchaser’s solicitor (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) contains a usual question of the vendor to determine if the property has suffered from flooding. In the event that flooding has previously occurred and is not disclosed by the owner, then a purchaser could commence a legal claim for losses as a result of such an misleading answer. A buyer’s conveyancers should also conduct an environmental search. This will reveal if there is any known flood risk. If so, more detailed investigations should be initiated.

I am buying my first flat in Clevedon with the aid of help to buy. The developers refused to move on the amount so I negotiated £7000 of fixtures and fittings instead. The house builders rep suggested that I not reveal to my solicitor about the extras as it could jeopardize my loan with the lender. Is this normal?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Clevedon. I've chance upon a site which seems to have the ideal offering If there is a chance to get all formalities done via phone that would be preferable. Should I be wary? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

Do lenders provide you with an approved list of Clevedon solicitors? How do you know who is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel?

Clevedon law firm practices and firms conducting conveyancing in Clevedon themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the lender conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from the mortgage company directly.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Clevedon regulated by the SRA

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

  • Bradford & Co, 144 High Street, Nailsea, Bristol, Avon, BS48 1AP
  • David Playford & Company, 11 Cabstand, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 7HW

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Clevedon regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Clevedon but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Cambridge Legal Services Ltd, 73 Cambridge Road, BS21 7BN
  • Linda Shipway & Co Ltd, 8 Station Road, BS21 6NH
  • M C Hullah & Company Limited, 116 High Street, BS48 1AH

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Clevedon is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the bank (where applicable)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Negotiating amendments to the draft Transfer
  • Communicating with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to relevant parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the change in proprietorship and the mortgage (where applicable) at the HMLR.

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

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