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You can try and find the cheapest conveyancing solicitors in Keynsham but be careful as you may get what you pay for.

Reasons to use our Keynsham conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor on the whole means that you will receive a more bespoke service. When using a large conveyancing firm, your transaction is handled by a team of people who who progress matters by reading from their computer screens.
  • 2 Over the years Keynsham property lawyer have established valuable links with Keynsham local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of dealing with your home move in Keynsham.
  • 3 The Keynsham conveyancing firms that we work with are dedicated to supplying the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and investors in Keynsham
  • 4 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Keynsham 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 will expect.
  • 5 Conveyancer conveyancing solicitors have extremely good personal connections with Keynsham selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Keynsham since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Keynsham

I am one month into the sale of my flat in Keynsham and the EA has just telephoned to warn that the buyers are switching conveyancer. I am told that this is due to the fact that the bank will only engage with solicitors on their approved list. On what basis would a leading lender only work with certain lawyers rather the firm that they want to appoint for their conveyancing in Keynsham ?

Banks have always had an approved set of law firms they are willing to work with, but in the last few years big names such as HSBC, have considered and reduced their conveyancing panel– in some cases removing conveyancing firms who have acted for them for decades.

Mortgage companies blame a rise in fraud as the reason for the reduction – criteria have been stiffened as a smaller panel is easier to maintain. No lender will say how many solicitors have been dropped, claiming the information is commercially sensitive, but the Law Society says it is hearing daily from firms that have been removed from panels. Some do not even realise they have been dropped until contacted by a borrower who has instructed them as might be the situation in your buyers' case. The buyers are not going to have any impact on this.

The owners of the home we are hoping to buy have appointed a conveyancing solicitor in Keynsham who has recommended a preliminary agreement with a non-refundable deposit 6,000. Are such agreements sensible?

There are two main concerns with signing a lock out agreement (occasionally referred to as an exclusivity agreement) is that it diverts attention away from progressing with the conveyancing transaction itself, so unless it requires minimal or no negotiation then it could transpire to be unhelpful. It is not particularly popular by Keynsham conveyancing solicitors for this reason. A supplemental concern is the extent of the remedies available - a jilted buyer should not expect to be issued with an injunctive ruling by a court to prevent the seller completing the sale to a third party, so the only remedy available under the contract will be the recovery of abortive costs and, in rare circumstances, the extra payment of penalties.

We hope to to purchase with Loughborough BS. I dropped in a couple of high street solicitors but cant to find a Keynsham conveyancing firm on the Loughborough BS approved list. Could you assist?

Feel free to make the most of the search tool on this web page. Pick the lender and type Keynsham or your location and you will see a number of lawyer based in Keynsham or by proximity to you.

I need some quick conveyancing in Keynsham as I am under an ultimatum to sign on the dotted line within one month. Fortunately I do not require a mortgage. Is it possible to escape the need for conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

As you are are a mortgage free purchaser you are at liberty not to have searches conducted although no lawyer would advise that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Keynsham the following are examples of what can show up and therefore impact future saleability: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...

How does conveyancing in Keynsham differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Keynsham contact us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is finished. This is because new home sellers in Keynsham usually purchase the site, 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 conveyancers 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Keynsham or who has acted in the same development.

I dont have enough spare cash to pay a 10% deposit on my house purchase in Keynsham , but I am keen go ahead. Do I have options?

You can agree a lesser deposit. Many property owners will accept a lesser 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 second

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Keynsham

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Keynsham specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Cooke Painter Limited, 314 Wells Road, Knowle, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS4 2QG
  • David Lees & Co, 319 Wells Road, Bristol, Avon, BS4 2QD
  • Barcan+kirby Llp, 111-117 Regent Street, Kingswood, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS15 8LJ
  • Batchelor Sharp, 377-381 Two Mile Hill Road, Kingswood, Bristol, ., BS15 1AD
  • Burges Salmon Llp, 1 Glass Wharf, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS2 0ZX

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Keynsham regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Keynsham but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Key Property Lawyers Limited, Barley Lodge, BS31 2BP
  • Ocean Property Lawyers Ltd, The Plaza, 275 North Street, BS3 1JN
  • Ocean Property Lawyers Ltd, 199 Gloucester Road, BS7 8BG
  • Ocean Property Lawyers Ltd, 199 Whiteladies Road, BS8 2SB

Planning law solicitors in Keynsham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Keynsham with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including special planning controls
  • Burges Salmon Llp, 1 Glass Wharf, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS2 0ZX
  • Open Trustees Limited, 2 Temple Back East, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS1 6EG
  • Osborne Clarke Trustees Limited, 2 Temple Back East, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS1 6EG
  • 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

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