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Top reasons to let us assist you choose a high street conveyancing solicitor in Downend

  • 1 Using a local Solicitor generally results in a more personalised service. Online forums often suggest that in appointing a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 2 Solicitors accustomed to conveyancing in Downend are familiar with the local issues peculiar to Downend and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and speedier conveyancing.
  • 3 This site is the only site offering you the facility to ensure that your property ownership legalities in Downend will be carried out by a conveyancer on your mortgage lender’s authorised panel.
  • 4 Excellent communication together with pure property expertise are key benefits that you should seek when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Downend conveyancing can be made significantly more stressful because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 5 No matter what any alternative companies inform you it just might be necessary to pop into your lawyer to sign legal papers. There are enough parties involved in a homemove without needing to include Royal Mail into the mix.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Downend since December 2024*

Sale

of terraced residence, Northcote Road, BS16 6AT completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £380,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

Sale

of semi premises, Overndale Road, BS16 2RT completing on 03/01/2025 at a price of £450,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

Conveyance

of flat Broad Street BS16 5FF, acquired for £250,000. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, ordering official copies of the title

Transfer

of detached residence property, Westbourne Terrace, BS16 1NA completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £350,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Downend

My best friend’s step-father is a solicitor. I expect that I will receive friends and family pricing for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what level of fees would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Downend?

Do compare pricing. Do use our search tool on this site. Whilst amounts may be different but the service one can expect are distinct between property lawyers as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.

We are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our property in Downend and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. A local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers are using a web based conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Downend. We have lived in Downend for three years we know of no issue. Should we contact our local Authority to seek confirmation that the buyers are looking for.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer already. Are they able to advise? You must check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same ailment)

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Downend. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Downend

    The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

I opted to have a survey carried out on a property in Downend prior to retaining solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the property. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may not give a loan on this type of premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Downend. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Downend especially if they are familiar with such properties in Downend.

In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my business property in Downend and how can your lawyers assist?

The particular law that you refer to gives security of tenure to business lessees, giving them the a statutory right to make a request to court for a renewal lease and remain in occupation when the lease comes to an end. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act for protection and handle your commercial conveyancing in Downend

I am looking at a couple of maisonettes in Downend which have in the region of forty five years remaining on the lease term. Will this present a problem?

There are plenty of short leases in Downend. The lease is a right to use the premises for a period of time. As a lease shortens the value of the lease decreases and results in it becoming more costly to acquire a lease extension. This is why it is generally wise to extend the lease term. It is often difficulties arise selling premises with a short lease as mortgage companies may be unwilling to lend money on such properties. Lease enfranchisement can be a difficult process. We recommend you get professional help from a solicitor and surveyor with experience in this area.

Downend Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should ask before buying

    It is important to be aware if fixing the lift or some other major work is pending that will be shared between the leaseholders and will dramatically increase the the service costs or necessitate a specific payment. On the whole the outlay for major works tend not to be included within service charges, albeit that there some managing agents in Downend require leasehold owners to pay into a sinking fund and this is used to offset against major repairs or maintenance.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Downend regulated by the SRA

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

  • Adams Burrows, 34 Broad Street, Staple Hill, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 5NS
  • Richard Herne & Co, 113 High Street, Staple Hill, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 5HF
  • Davis Wood, 884 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol, Avon, BS16 3XB
  • Barcan+kirby Llp, 111-117 Regent Street, Kingswood, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS15 8LJ
  • Batchelor Sharp, 377-381 Two Mile Hill Road, Kingswood, Bristol, ., BS15 1AD

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Downend

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Downend practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • Davis Wood, 884 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol, Avon, BS16 3XB
  • Barcan+kirby Llp, 111-117 Regent Street, Kingswood, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS15 8LJ
  • Batchelor Sharp, 377-381 Two Mile Hill Road, Kingswood, Bristol, ., BS15 1AD
  • Dac Beachcroft Claims Limited, Portwall Place, C/o Dac Beachcroft Llp, Portwall Lane, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS1 9HS
  • South West Law (legal Services In The Community) Limited, 2nd Floor, 48-54 West Street, St. Philips, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS2 0BL

Planning law solicitors in Downend regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Downend with expertise in planning law. This should include advice on development on contaminated land
  • Martin Evans, 36 Laurie Crescent, Henleaze, Bristol, Avon, BS9 4TA
  • Burges Salmon Llp, 1 Glass Wharf, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS2 0ZX
  • Bevan Brittan Llp, Kings Orchard, 1 Queen Street, Bristol, Bristol, BS2 0HQ
  • Bond Pearce Llp, 3 Temple Quay, Temple Back East, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS1 6DZ
  • Open Trustees Limited, 2 Temple Back East, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS1 6EG

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