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Logical reasons to use our service to assist you find a high street conveyancing solicitor in Portishead

  • 1 This site is the first site that enables you the ability to ensure that your property ownership legalities in Portishead will be carried out by a conveyancer on your bank approved panel.
  • 2 Portishead property lawyers work in partnership with Portishead estate agents, property finders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is offered to home movers every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible
  • 3 Portishead conveyancers are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 4 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Portishead 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 would hope for.
  • 5 Chances are that the the conveyancers for the other party are located in Portishead - if so both parties will be familiar

Examples of recent conveyancing in Portishead since January 2025*

Transfer

of house property, Brampton Way, BS20 6YW completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £510,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries

Transfer

of flat North Street BS48 4SX, at buying price of £95,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, obtaining official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

Disposal

of house property, Station Road, BS48 3NH completing on 27/01/2025 at a price of £575,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion

Conveyance

of apartment Redwood Drive BS8 3DZ, purchased for £695,000. Leasehold conveyancing work included: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Portishead

Having invested time looking at moneysavingexpert.com for an online lawyer in Portishead, many post that I must instruct a CQS kitemarked solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?

Portishead Conveyancing Quality Scheme solicitors have been granted accreditation under the Law Society's Scheme (CQS) The Law Society created CQS to promote high standards in the home buying process. CQS enables buyers and sellers to identify practices that provide a quality residential conveyancing. Portishead is one of locations in England and Wales in which CQS have a presence. The conveyancing scheme obliges law firms to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-certification, random audits and annual reviews in order to maintain CQS status. It is available to solicitors and not licensed conveyancers and has the support of the Building Societies Association.

There are numerous conveyancing solicitors in Portishead but how do I know who I should use?

Do not opt for the cheapest Portishead conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of time.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Portishead. I have a mortgage offer with Co-operative. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Co-operative, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Co-operative conveyancing panel.

Intending to buy a apartment in Portishead. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Portishead conveyancer is on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel.

What will a local search tell me about the house my wife and I purchasing in Portishead?

Portishead conveyancing often starts with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company for example Xpress Legal The local search is essential in every Portishead conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any nasty once you have moved into your property. The search will provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject sections.

My wife and I have a terraced Edwardian house in Portishead. Conveyancing practitioner acted for me and Halifax. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are a couple of entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold under the exact same address. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??

You should assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Portishead and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also check the situation with your conveyancing practitioner who conducted the conveyancing.

I am looking to sell my property. My former lawyers have shut. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Portishead if that affects matters.

Do use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Portishead. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes smoothly.

I own a leasehold flat in Portishead. Conveyancing was finalised in 2009. I have read on a number of consumer forums that I should not let the lease length get too short. Is this correct?

Portishead leasehold properties are for a set period - normally ninety nine years when they commenced. However many appartments in Portishead were constructed or converted 20 or more years ago and so such leases now have under 80 years unexpired. This may sound like plenty of time however Banks, Building Societies and other mortgage companies on the whole need leases to have at least 75 years left to adequate security. This means that when you come to sell the property you will need a lease extension if you are getting close to eighty years. To increase the saleability of your property you should be thinking about whether or not to extend your lease well in advance of selling the property. There are also strong financial reasons to taking action before the lease reaches even eighty years as when the lease is less than eighty years the premium to be paid to extend starts to increase.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Portishead regulated by the SRA

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

  • David Playford & Company, 11 Cabstand, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 7HW
  • Bradford & Co, 144 High Street, Nailsea, Bristol, Avon, BS48 1AP
  • Corfield Solicitors, 2 The Avenue, Sneyd Park, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS9 1PA

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Portishead regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Portishead practicing in commercial conveyancing in Portishead. This could include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Bradford & Co, 144 High Street, Nailsea, Bristol, Avon, BS48 1AP
  • Corfield Solicitors, 2 The Avenue, Sneyd Park, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS9 1PA

Residential conveyancing in Portishead ordinarily includes the following:

  • Property lawyer instructed by the buyer on acceptance of the offer
  • Checking the title unregistered or registered
  • Ordering Portishead conveyancing searches with respect to the property
  • Considering the draft contract pack and other papers collated by the seller’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Raising questions with the vendor’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Negotiating the sale contract
  • Considering the replies supplied by the owner to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (if applicable)
  • Drawing up and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the change in ownership and the home loan (if relevant) at the Land Registry.

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

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