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Reasons to use our Gloucestershire conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often located hundreds of kilometers away with little understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Gloucestershire
  • 2 Gloucestershire property lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Gloucestershire conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 3 Using a a family Solicitor usually results in a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, your transaction is dealt with by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 Gloucestershire solicitors are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 5 Chances are that the the lawyers for the other party are based in Gloucestershire - if so both parties will be familiar

Examples of recent conveyancing in Gloucestershire since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Gloucestershire

I was informed yesterday by my IFA that my Gloucestershire the law firm I have appointed is not on the mortgage company Conveyancing panel. What can I do to be sure whether this is correct?

The first thing you need to do is to contact your Gloucestershire conveyancer. You lawyer should inform you of the situation. If they are not on the panel they may recommend you to a Gloucestershire conveyancing firm that is on the conveyancing panel for your bank.

When does exchange of contracts occur in domestic conveyancing in Gloucestershire and am I required to be at the lawyers office?

Where you are near to one of the conveyancing solicitors in Gloucestershire you are invited in to sign contracts. That being said, the law practices we recommend offer a countrywide conveyancing service and provide as equally detailed and professional a job for you when dealing with you by post or email. The executing of the contract is not when everything is set in stone. Signing on the dotted line simply enables the solicitor to exchange contracts when the time is right, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The exchange process is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where an extended "chain" is in play, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Gloucestershire)to be in the office available at the end of the phone to exchange contracts.

My property lawyer in Gloucestershire has never been on on the Leeds Building Society Approved Panel. Is it possible for me to continue with my family solicitor notwithstanding that they are not on the Leeds Building Society approved list?

Your options are as follows:

  1. Complete the purchase with your existing Gloucestershire solicitors but Leeds Building Society will need to retain a lawyer on their list of acceptable firms. This will result in additional overall conveyancing charges and result in delays.
  2. Find a new lawyer to to deal with the purchase, obviously checking they are Convince your lawyer to use their best endeavours to join the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel

How does conveyancing in Gloucestershire differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Gloucestershire contact us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is completed. This is because developers in Gloucestershire tend to 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 property lawyers 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 used to new build conveyancing in Gloucestershire or who has acted in the same development.

My father has suggested that I appoint his conveyancers in Gloucestershire. Should I use them?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Gloucestershire conveyancing lawyer it’s preferable to select a conveyancing lawyer is to seek referrals from friends or family who have actually experience in using the solicitor that you are considering.

I have miscalculated my finances and am a couple of grand short a 10% deposit on my flat purchase in Gloucestershire , but I still want to go ahead. What can I do?

One option is to try and agree a smaller deposit. Most property owners will accept a lower deposit or even no deposit for a first time buyer or 100% mortgage. Be aware though that if you fail to complete you will still need to hand over a minimum of 10% of the purchase price regardless of how much deposit was agreed.

You can also agree a simultaneous exchange and completion as no deposit is required for this however neither party will be tied in until completion actually takes place and it can be risky if sellers change their mind at the last minute

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Gloucestershire regulated by the SRA

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

  • Langley Wellington Llp, Royal House, 60 Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1EP
  • K W Hubbard & Co, 3 Russell Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1NE
  • Tayntons (ls) Limited, 8-12 Clarence Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DZ
  • Madge Lloyd & Gibson Inc. Linda Stapleton & Co, 34 Brunswick Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1JW
  • Brand Mellon Solicitors Limited, Copner House, 43 Southgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1TX

Planning law solicitors in Gloucestershire regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Gloucestershire specialising in planning law. This could include advice on development on contaminated land
  • Luttons Dunford, 49 Brunswick Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1JS
  • Davies And Partners, Rowan House, Barnett Way, Barnwood, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 3RT
  • Tbd Legal Limited, Brunswick House, 1310 Gloucester Business Park, Brockworth, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 4AA
  • Equilaw Limited, Montpellier Court, Gloucester Business Park, Brockworth, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 4AH

Conveyancing in Gloucestershire is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Conveyancer instructed by the owners on acceptance of the offer
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and related documents
  • Sending draft papers to the conveyancing practitioner acting for the buyer
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and answering further enquires from the purchaser’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Agreeing the transfer document
  • Responding to requisitions submitted by the buyer’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Receiving sale proceeds and sending funds to the seller, the estate agent and paying off the mortgage (if applicable)

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

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