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Conveyancing in Cotham : Keep it Local

Reasons to use our Cotham conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Cotham solicitors will have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 2 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these organisations are often based many kilometers away with little appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Cotham
  • 3 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Cotham 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 solicitors have excellent personal links with Cotham selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 5 The companies identified on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Cotham since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Cotham

Do the conveyancing lawyers that you recommend carry out right to buy conveyancing in Cotham?

We work with numerous conveyancing lawyers who can handle right to buy conveyancing work Please e-mail us to get a costs illustration.

I have justbeen informed that Wolstenholmes have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Cotham for a purchase of a leasehold flat 10 months ago. How can I check that my home is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest method to check if the premises is in your name, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Cotham conveyancing specialists.

About to purchase a new build flat in Cotham. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Cotham

    Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Please supply a car parking plan.

I have been pointed in your direction by a few property agents in Cotham to locate a property lawyer using your seach tool. What’s the financial advantage for Estate Agents to promote your services over and above another?

We refuse to offer any referral fee for directing people our way. We found it would be just too difficult a fee because members of the public would think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

I wish to sublet my leasehold apartment in Cotham. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Is permission from the freeholder required?

Even though your previous Cotham conveyancing lawyer is not around you can check your lease to see if it allows you to sublet the premises. The rule is that if the lease is silent, subletting is allowed. There may be a precondition that you must seek permission via your landlord or some other party prior to subletting. This means that you cannot sublet in the absence of prior consent. Such consent is not allowed to be unreasonably turned down. If your lease does not allow you to sublet you will need to ask your landlord if they are willing to waive this restriction.

Cotham Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Questions you should consider Prior to Purchasing

    How many years are left on the lease? Who manages the building? How much is the annual maintenance fee and ground rent?

My friend mentioned that before choosing a conveyancing solicitors they must be approved by your mortgage company. It happens to be my first house move but I have an offer in principle via Virgin Money and I already have a bricks and morter conveyancing solicitor in Cotham in place. Does Virgin Money insist on an approved lawyer to be used? Does a list of panel conveyancers even exist so I can appoint a conveyancing solicitor in Cotham?

You should use a solicitor that is on the Virgin Money panel. Simply ring your chosen Cotham conveyancing lawyer and ask if they are on the Virgin Money panel. If they are not approved you have a number of options available to you here:

  • Proceed with your preferred Cotham lawyer but Virgin Money will no doubt retain a lawyer on their conveyancing panel. The net impact is additional charges and probable frustration.
  • Appoint a fresh conveyancer to conduct the conveyancing, not forgetting to check that they are on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel.
  • Appeal to your conveyancing practitioner to apply to join the bank panel.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Cotham

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Cotham practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Capstone Solicitors, 62 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8BH
  • Henriques Griffiths Llp, 18 Portland Square, Bristol, BS2 8SJ
  • Charles Cook & Company Limited, 77, 79 and 81, Alma Road, Clifton, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 2DP
  • Battrick Clark Solicitors Ltd, 151 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2RA
  • Wards Solicitors, 52 Broad Street, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 2EP

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Cotham regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Cotham practicing in commercial conveyancing in Cotham. This could include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Capstone Solicitors, 62 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8BH
  • Henriques Griffiths Llp, 18 Portland Square, Bristol, BS2 8SJ
  • Charles Cook & Company Limited, 77, 79 and 81, Alma Road, Clifton, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 2DP
  • Battrick Clark Solicitors Ltd, 151 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2RA
  • Leung & Co, Tower House, Fairfax Street, Bristol, BS1 3BN

Planning law solicitors in Cotham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Cotham with expertise in planning law. This should include advice on making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Bevan Brittan Llp, Kings Orchard, 1 Queen Street, Bristol, Bristol, BS2 0HQ
  • Star Legal Limited, 3 Richmond Hill, Clifton, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1AT
  • Clarke Willmott Trust Corporation Limited, 1 Georges Square, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS1 6BA
  • Tlt Llp, 1 Redcliff Street, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS1 6TP
  • Bartons.co.uk.limited, Suite 103, First Floor Qc30, 30 Queen Charlotte Street, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS1 4HJ

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

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