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Cheap conveyancing in Horfield does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

Reasons to use our Horfield conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Horfield are familiar with the local issues peculiar to Horfield and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and speedier conveyancing.
  • 2 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor generally results in a more personal touch. Online forums often suggest that in appointing a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 3 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Horfield is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 4 Personal touch and pure property experience are key benefits that you should seek when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Horfield property deals can be made significantly more complicated due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with strive to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 5 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these organisations are often located hundreds of miles away with little understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Horfield

Examples of recent conveyancing in Horfield since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Horfield

My IFA requires my Horfield law firm’s panel reference for the Santander conveyancing panel. How do I discover this. I have tried my local Horfield office but they don't know it.

You are best placed to get this information from your Horfield lawyer . They retain a central record lender panel numbers.

What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Horfield? Is this really necessary?

Anti-terror and anti-money-laundering laws require solicitors and licensed conveyancers to verify the ID of the potential client they are dealing with before they can accept their conveyancing instruction. The Terms of Engagement that you need to sign will no doubt stipulate this. Your lawyer also has obligations to obtain certain documents in accordance with the CML Lenders Handbook requirements last updated on 1st December 2014. If you are unwilling to provide identification documents, your conveyancer will not be able to take you on as a client.

Various internet forums that I have come across warn that are a common reason for hinderance in Horfield house deals. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released determinations of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the common causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Searches are unlikely to feature in any holding up conveyancing in Horfield.

I was advised by a few property agents in Horfield to get a quote from a property lawyer on your site. What’s the financial upside for Estate Agents to market your site ahead of alternative conveyancing organisations?

We don’t offer any financial incentive for sending work in our direction. We thought it would be too underhand to pay a commission as a client could think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not receiving any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

As co-executor for the estate of my grandfather I am selling a residence in Newport but live in Horfield. My lawyer (approximately 260 kilometers awayrequires that I sign a statutory declaration ahead of the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in Horfield who can witness this legal document for me?

strictly speaking you should not be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are Horfield based

Due to sign contracts shortly on a leasehold property in Horfield. Conveyancing solicitors assured me that they report fully tomorrow. What should I be looking out for?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Horfield should include some of the following:

    You should know whether the lease permits you to change or improve aspects of the property- you should be made aware as to whether any restrictions relates to all alterations or limited to structural alteration, and whether permission is required Alterations to the premises Repair and maintenance of the property The length of the lease term. You should be advised as what happens when the lease ends, and aware of the importance of not letting the lease term falling below eighty years The physical ownership of the property. This might be the flat itself but might include a loft or cellar if appropriate.
For details of the information to be contained in your report on your leasehold property in Horfield please enquire of your lawyer in ahead of your conveyancing in Horfield.

I bought a split level flat in Horfield, conveyancing having been completed 9 years ago. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Comparable properties in Horfield with an extended lease are worth £192,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 yearly. The lease terminates on 21st October 2079

With just 54 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £32,300 and £37,400 plus costs.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Horfield

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Horfield specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • 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

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Horfield regulated by the CLC

Please note 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

Planning law solicitors in Horfield regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Horfield practicing in planning law. This should include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Martin Evans, 36 Laurie Crescent, Henleaze, Bristol, Avon, BS9 4TA
  • Bevan Brittan Llp, Kings Orchard, 1 Queen Street, Bristol, Bristol, BS2 0HQ
  • Star Legal Limited, 3 Richmond Hill, Clifton, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1AT
  • Clarke Willmott Trust Corporation Limited, 1 Georges Square, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS1 6BA
  • Das Law Limited, North Quay, Temple Back, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS1 6FL

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