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Reasons to use our Horfield conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 You can rest easier when select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Horfield has a number to select from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 2 The accumulation of transactions means that Horfield property lawyer have established valuable connections with Horfield local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of handling your house sale or purchase in Horfield.
  • 3 Notwithstanding what other lawyers tell you it just might be necessary to visit your lawyer to execute legal papers. Too many 3rd parties are already with an interest in a house sale without needing to add Royal Mail into the pot.
  • 4 Excellent communication and a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should value when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Horfield home moves can become a lot more stressful as a result of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with strive to make sure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 5 Chances are that the the conveyancers for the other party are located in Horfield - if so both parties will have worked on conveyancing matters in the past

Examples of recent conveyancing in Horfield since January 2025*

Sale

of apartment Brent Road BS7 9QZ, at sale price of £585,250. Leasehold conveyancing included: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, ordering official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties

Sale

of terraced property, Morris Road, BS7 9TT completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £131,247. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

Transfer

of terraced property, Melbourne Road, BS7 8LA completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £440,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties

Disposal

of semi property, Lake Road, BS10 5JF completing on 20/01/2025 at a price of £650,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, securing official copies of the title

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Horfield

My partner’s step-father is a property lawyer. I hope that I will be offered mate’s rates for conveyancing, but if not, what kind of figure would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Horfield?

Do contrast pricing. Make use of our comparison tool on this page. You will notice that amounts do be different but the service one can expect differ between solicitors as is true with most professions.

We are purchasing our first house. The conveyancer has messagedto ask if we wish to take out additional conveyancing searches. Frankly we in the dark as to what's needed for conveyancing in Horfield

The scope of Horfield conveyancing searches should be dictated primarily on the property, the location, the probability of any of these risks, your knowledge of the locality and risks, your general appetite to risk. What matters is that you adequately understand what information each search could supply. You may then make a decision if you consider that you need that information. If uncertain, ask your conveyancing practitioner to offer guidance.

It is is a decade since I acquired my home in Horfield. Conveyancing lawyers have recently been instructed on the sale but I am unable to track down the title documents. Is this a major issue?

Don’t worry too much. Firstly there is a possibility that the deeds will be with the mortgage company or they may be in the possession of the solicitor who oversaw your purchase. Secondly the chances are that the property will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you own the property by your conveyancing solicitors acquiring current official copies of the land registers. Most conveyancing in Horfield involves registered property but in the rare situation where your home is unregistered it adds to the complexity but is not insurmountable.

I am buying a new build house in Horfield with a mortgage from Britannia. The builders refused to budge the price so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of fixtures and fittings instead. The house builders rep suggested that I not inform my conveyancer about this side-deal as it will impact my loan with Britannia. Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Horfield ahead of retaining lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor advised that some banks will refuse to issue a mortgage on this type of home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can check via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Horfield. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Horfield especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Horfield.

Why can I not complete my conveyancing in Horfield on a public holiday?

Because on completion the money will be transferred electronically between the banks of the purchaser and owner’s lawyer and currently this can only occur on a business day. So you can't complete on a weekend either.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Horfield regulated by the SRA

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

  • Martin Evans, 36 Laurie Crescent, Henleaze, Bristol, Avon, BS9 4TA
  • Capstone Solicitors, 62 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8BH
  • Paul Stevens & Co, 48 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol, Avon, BS7 8BH
  • Amd Solicitors Limited, 100 Henleaze Road, Henleaze, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS9 4JZ
  • The Divorce Practice, 52a High Street, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS9 3DZ

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Horfield

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Horfield with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • Capstone Solicitors, 62 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8BH
  • Amd Solicitors Limited, 100 Henleaze Road, Henleaze, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS9 4JZ
  • The Divorce Practice, 52a High Street, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS9 3DZ
  • Devereux & Co, 52a High Street, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Avon, BS9 3DZ
  • Battrick Clark Solicitors Ltd, 151 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2RA

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Horfield regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Horfield but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Ocean Property Lawyers Ltd, 199 Gloucester Road, BS7 8BG
  • Ocean Property Lawyers Ltd, 73 Westbury Hill, BS9 3AD
  • Ocean Property Lawyers Ltd, 199 Whiteladies Road, BS8 2SB
  • Ocean Property Lawyers Ltd, The Plaza, 275 North Street, BS3 1JN
  • Ocean Property Lawyers Ltd, Unit 7 The Willow Brook Centre, BS32 8BS

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

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