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Top 5 reasons to use our service to help you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Southmead

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Southmead is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 Over the years Southmead property lawyer have developed excellent links with Southmead local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of undertaking your conveyancing in Southmead.
  • 3 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor in the main results in a more personalised service. When using a large conveyancing firm, your matter is dealt with by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 The Southmead conveyancing practitioners that we work with are dedicated to supplying value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and investors in Southmead
  • 5 Solicitor conveyancing solicitors have valuable personal connections with Southmead selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Southmead since January 2025*

Disposal

of house premises, Lake Road, BS10 5JF completing on 20/01/2025 at a price of £650,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

Transfer

of house premises, Comb Paddock, BS9 4UG completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £375,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

Conveyance

of flat Westover Gardens BS9 3LA, purchased for £262,000. Leasehold conveyancing work included: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Conveyance

of flat Southmead Road BS34 7DR, purchased for £152,500. Leasehold conveyancing work included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Southmead

Willappointing a Southmead conveyancing lawyer make the ownership transfer smoother?

Southmead is a unique place, where local knowledge is a big bonus. The laid-back lifestyle has it’s attractions – but not when it comes to your home move. The property lawyers that we endorse combine deep Southmead intelligence with a positive, hands-onattitude that ensures everything runs smoothly. It is a distinct advantage that they benefit from established rapport with mortgage brokers, estate agents, surveyors and other Southmead conveyancing firms

My god-son is about to exchange on a house that has just been built in Southmead with a home loan from Clydesdale. His conveyancer has advised him of a delay in completing the ‘Disclosure of Incentive Form’. What is this document - I have never come across this before?

The form is intended to provide information to the main parties involved in the transaction. Therefore, it will be provided to your son’s lawyer who should be on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel as a standard part of the process, and to the valuer when asked. The developer will be required to start the process by downloading the form and completing it. The form will therefore need to be available for the valuer at the time of his or her site visit. The form should be sent to the Clydesdale conveyancing panel solicitor as early as possible, in order to avoid any last minute delays, and no later than at exchange of contracts.

I am considering applying for a Leeds Building Society mortgage for purchase of a new build (under development) in Southmead with 70% loan to value. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Leeds Building Society ?

There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Leeds Building Society will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is greater potential for delays and confusion with two solicitors involved, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Southmead

Two types of professional can perform conveyancing in Southmead namely licenced conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals administer the legal services that you need to complete the disposal or acquisition of property. They are both duty bound to handle Southmead conveyancing on similar quality and guidelines so you can be sure that your conveyancing will be properly conducted and that the necessary steps will be suitably attended to.

I happen to be the single beneficiary of my late mum's will with all property in now in my sole name, including the my former home in Southmead. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in March. I now wish to sell up. I do know about the CML six month 'rule', which means that my proprietorship may be considered the same way as though I had purchased the property in March. Is the property unsalable for six months?

The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook instructs conveyancers to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." Technically you could be affected by that. How practical a view mortgage companies take of it, depend on the bank as this clause primarily exists to identify the purchase and immediately sell or the quick reselling of property.

I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Southmead. I have a mortgage agreed with UBS. 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 have 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 UBS, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the UBS conveyancing panel.

Have purchased a a detached house in Southmead , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing my ownership? My Southmead conveyancing solicitor has been very slow, so I want to check the land registry aspects are concluded.

As far as conveyancing in Southmead registration is no faster or slower than anywhere else in England and Wales. Rather than based on location, timeframes can adjust depending on who lodges the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry have to notify any interested persons or bodies. Currently approximately three quarters of such applications are completed in less than three weeks but occasionally there can be longer delays. Historically registration occurs after the new owner is living at the premises therefore 'speed' is not typically top priority yet if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers should contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.

What does commercial conveyancing in Southmead cover?

Non domestic conveyancing in Southmead incorporates a broad range of services, provided by regulated solicitors, relating to business property. By way of example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the assignment of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of leases.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Southmead regulated by the SRA

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

  • Martin Evans, 36 Laurie Crescent, Henleaze, Bristol, Avon, BS9 4TA
  • Devereux & Co, 52a High Street, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Avon, BS9 3DZ
  • The Divorce Practice, 52a High Street, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS9 3DZ
  • Lyons, 49 High Street, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS9 3ED
  • Amd Solicitors Limited, 100 Henleaze Road, Henleaze, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS9 4JZ

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Southmead

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

  • 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
  • Amd Solicitors Limited, 100 Henleaze Road, Henleaze, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS9 4JZ
  • Capstone Solicitors, 62 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8BH
  • Hoole & Co, 65 Gloucester Road, Patchway, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS34 5JH

Planning law solicitors in Southmead regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Southmead practicing in planning law. This will likely include advice on special planning controls
  • Martin Evans, 36 Laurie Crescent, Henleaze, Bristol, Avon, BS9 4TA
  • Star Legal Limited, 3 Richmond Hill, Clifton, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1AT
  • Bevan Brittan Llp, Kings Orchard, 1 Queen Street, Bristol, Bristol, BS2 0HQ
  • Clarke Willmott Trust Corporation Limited, 1 Georges Square, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS1 6BA
  • Temple Bright Llp, 29 Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5QT

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

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