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5 reasons to use our service to help you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Downend

  • 1 Downend solicitors are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 2 No matter what any other lawyers advise it may be important to visit your lawyer to sign documents. There are enough parties engaged in a house sale without needing to add the postman into the pot.
  • 3 Property lawyer conveyancing solicitors have very good personal links with Downend selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 4 Downend property lawyers work in partnership with Downend estate agents, developers, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is offered to clients every step of the way, offering all the advice and help you need
  • 5 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Downend is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Downend since September 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Downend

I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and have to be out of my let out flat in Downend by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase is progressing. Can I complete in six weeks as I wish to avoid having to move into short term accommodation?

It is unwise to provide notice for your tenancy unless you have exchanged. Assuming that you have not previously done so, notify to your solicitor and ask them to they apply pressure on the other lawyers, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will look to achieve

After scouring moneysavingexpert.com for an affordable lawyer in Downend, most advise that I should use a CQS accredited solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?

The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised quality mark for legal experts in home ownership transfers, trusted by some of the UK's leading lenders. In 2011-12 the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Legal Ombudsman. The scheme does not cover licenced conveyancers. Downend is one of the many areas in England and Wales where there are CQS lawyers.

Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that may impact a commercial property in Downend?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Downend will conduct a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Downend. The search result sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Downend.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Downend it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately may result in delays to Downend commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not ordered for residential conveyancing in Downend.

How does conveyancing in Downend differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Downend approach us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is completed. This is because builders in Downend usually acquire the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Downend or who has acted in the same development.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in last month in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Downend is where the house is located. Can you offer any assistance?

Flying freeholds in Downend are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Downend you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Downend may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

Is there anything unique about your site and alternative online quote calculators for conveyancing in Downend?

At this site get an accurate quote from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that understands the issues of your conveyancing in Downend. As opposed to estate agents and brokerage sites we do not operate referral arrangements with solicitors. A large number of agents and online brokers 'recommend' solicitors who pay the most commission, not the best value conveyancing in Downend

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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 small selection of solicitors in Downend practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • 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 firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Downend practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • 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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