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Conveyancing in Frenchay : Keep it Local

Reasons to use our Frenchay conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The accumulation of transactions means that Frenchay property lawyer have established very good working relationships with Frenchay local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of undertaking your home move in Frenchay.
  • 2 Our site is the only site that enables you the ability to ensure that your property ownership legalities in Frenchay will be carried out by a solicitor on your bank conveyancing panel.
  • 3 Frenchay conveyancing lawyers are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 4 There is a distinct possibility the other side’s solicitors are located in Frenchay - if so sets of solicitors are likely to be less confrontational
  • 5 Excellent communication together with a wealth of expertise are key benefits that you should value when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Frenchay home moves can become significantly more complicated due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Frenchay since January 2025*

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Transfer

of terraced residence, Westbourne Terrace, BS16 1NA completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £350,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

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Sale

of flat George Holmes Way BS16 1QA, at sale consideration of £225,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

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Disposal

of flat Casson Drive BS16 1WR, at purchase price of £245,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

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Transfer

of terraced residence, Manor Road, BS16 2ER completing on 16/01/2025 at a price of £425,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, securing official copies of the title, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Frenchay

Would the conveyancing lawyers that you recommend conduct right to buy conveyancing in Frenchay?

We have identified numerous conveyancing conveyancers who can handle right to buy conveyancing Do e-mail us to secure a conveyancing quote.

Why do I have to pay up front for conveyancing in Frenchay?

If you are buying a property in Frenchay your lawyer will ask you to provide them with funds to cover the search fees. Generally this is needed to cover the fees of the Local Authority Search. If any deposit is payable against the total price then this should be asked for shortly before contracts are exchanged. The final balance that is needed should be sent to your lawyer shortly before completion.

I am looking to buy a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Frenchay who is on the Nottingham Building Society conveyancing. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a conveyancing firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Nottingham Building Society in certain locations such as Frenchay. We dont recommend any particular firm.

What does commercial conveyancing in Frenchay cover?

Frenchay conveyancing for business premises incorporates a broad range of advice, given by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. By way of example, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the transfer of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of leases.

My husband and I are first time buyers - agreed a price, but the property agent has warned us that the owners will only move forward if we use the agent's recommended conveyancers as they are insisting on an ‘expedited deal’. We would rather use a local conveyancer used to conveyancing in Frenchay

It is unlikely the vendors are driving this. Should the vendor require ‘a quick sale', turning down a motivated purchaser is not the way to achieve this. Avoid the agents and go straight to the owners and make sure they comprehend that (a)you are motivated buyers (b)you are ready to go, with mortgage lined up © you are chain free (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you intend to use your preferred Frenchay conveyancing solicitors - rather thanthe ones that will provide the negotiator at the agency a introducer fee or achieve conveyancing thresholds set by head office.

Last November I purchased a leasehold house in Frenchay. Am I liable to pay service charges relating to a period prior to my ownership?

In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

I bought a studio flat in Frenchay, conveyancing having been completed September 2000. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Equivalent flats in Frenchay with a long lease are worth £265,000. The ground rent is £50 invoiced annually. The lease runs out on 21st October 2101

With 76 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to span between £8,600 and £9,800 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs without more detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Frenchay regulated by the SRA

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

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

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Frenchay

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Frenchay practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Davis Wood, 884 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol, Avon, BS16 3XB
  • Batchelor Sharp, 377-381 Two Mile Hill Road, Kingswood, Bristol, ., BS15 1AD
  • Barcan+kirby Llp, 111-117 Regent Street, Kingswood, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS15 8LJ
  • Hoole & Co, 65 Gloucester Road, Patchway, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS34 5JH
  • Capstone Solicitors, 62 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8BH

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Frenchay regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Frenchay specialising in commercial conveyancing in Frenchay. This should include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Davis Wood, 884 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol, Avon, BS16 3XB
  • Richard Herne & Co, 113 High Street, Staple Hill, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 5HF
  • Adams Burrows, 34 Broad Street, Staple Hill, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 5NS
  • Batchelor Sharp, 377-381 Two Mile Hill Road, Kingswood, Bristol, ., BS15 1AD
  • Barcan+kirby Llp, 111-117 Regent Street, Kingswood, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS15 8LJ

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

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