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Reasons to use our Frenchay Common conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Frenchay Common is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 Frenchay Common solicitors work in conjunction with Frenchay Common estate agents, property finders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is offered to clients every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept up to date with progress throughout
  • 3 Our site offers largest domestic conveyancing directory listing bank approved law firms conducting conveyancing in Frenchay Common who are regulated by the SRA or CLC.
  • 4 Frenchay Common conveyancers will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 5 This site is the only site that enables you the ability to ensure that your conveyancing in Frenchay Common will be carried out by a conveyancer on your bank approved panel.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Frenchay Common since October 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Frenchay Common

Would the conveyancing solicitors that are recommend carry out auction conveyancing in Frenchay Common?

There are a number of auction practitioners we can put you in touch with those conducting auction conveyancing. Frenchay Common is just one of our locations where our lawyers have offices.

Do I choose a Licenced Conveyancer or Solicitor for conveyancing in Frenchay Common?

Two types of professional can carry out conveyancing in Frenchay Common namely licenced conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals handle the legal services that you need to complete the sale or acquisition of property. They are both duty bound to perform Frenchay Common conveyancing on similar quality and guidelines so you may be safe in the knowledge that your conveyancing will be professionally carried out and that the requirements and procedures will be correctly taken.

My wife and I purchasing a terrace house in Frenchay Common. The intention is to convert the garage to a playroom at the house.Will legal due diligence on the property involve investigations to see if these works were previously refused?

Your conveyancer should review the deeds as conveyancing in Frenchay Common will sometimes reveal restrictions in the title documents which restrict certain alterations or need the permission of another owner. Certain additions require local authority planning consent and approval under the building regulations. Certain areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or affect extensions. It would be prudent to check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

Is it the case that all Frenchay Common conveyancing solicitors on the Principality conveyancing panel are regulated by the SRA?

As solicitors, in order to be on the Principality approved list of solicitors they would need to be overseen by the SRA. Many banks do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel and in that case the practice would be overseen by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

I acquired my apartment on 7 November and my personal details is not yet on the land registry website. Should I be concerned? My conveyancing solicitor in Frenchay Common said it would be dealt with in less than a month. Are transfers in Frenchay Common particularly slow to register?

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Frenchay Common registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can differ according to the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry need to notify any other persons or bodies. At present approximately three quarters of submission are fully addressed within 12 days but some can be subject to longer delays. Historically registration occurs once the buyer is living at the property so 'speed' is not usually top priority yet if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your solicitor should contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.

I have been on the look out for a flat up to £245,000 and found one round the corner in Frenchay Common I like with amenity areas and transport links in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 51 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Frenchay Common in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a short lease?

If you need a mortgage that many years may be an issue. Discount the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the property for a minimum of twenty four months you may request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor regarding this matter.

In scouring the web for the phrase conveyancing in Frenchay Common it brings up many property lawyersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the right solicitor for purchase transaction?

The ideal way of seeking the right conveyancer is via trusted recommendation, so enquire of friends and those you trust who have bought a property in Frenchay Common or a reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Frenchay Common vary, so it's a good idea to secure at least three quotes from varying types of property lawyers. Make sure that you clarify what costs in the quote includes.

What tools are available to find a Frenchay Common conveyancing solicitor on the lender conveyancing panel? I have a car and am prepared to travel up to 15kilometers to attend the conveyancer.

Feel free to make use of the find a conveyancing panel tool on this website. Please choose the lender and your location, in this case Frenchay Common and you will see a number of lawyer located nearest Frenchay Common. Alternatively you can type in the name of your proposed law firm and see if they are listed as being on the lender solicitor panel.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Frenchay Common regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Frenchay Common specialising in commercial conveyancing in Frenchay Common. This could include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • 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 Licensed Conveyancers in Frenchay Common regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Frenchay Common but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Ocean Property Lawyers Ltd, Unit 7 The Willow Brook Centre, BS32 8BS
  • Ocean Property Lawyers Ltd, 199 Gloucester Road, BS7 8BG
  • Hoffman Male, Regus Aztec West, BS32 4AQ
  • Ocean Property Lawyers Ltd, 73 Westbury Hill, BS9 3AD
  • Ocean Property Lawyers Ltd, 199 Whiteladies Road, BS8 2SB

Planning law solicitors in Frenchay Common regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Frenchay Common with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including special planning controls
  • 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
  • Das Law Limited, North Quay, Temple Back, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS1 6FL

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

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