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Reasons to use our Stoke Bishop conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Stoke Bishop 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 Solicitors accustomed to conveyancing in Stoke Bishop are familiar with the local concerns specific to Stoke Bishop and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and faster conveyancing.
  • 3 Peace of mind comes when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Stoke Bishop has a number to select from, but for a truly dependable and reliable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 4 Stoke Bishop solicitors work in partnership with Stoke Bishop estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is offered to clients every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 5 This site is the only site that enables you the ability to check that your conveyancing in Stoke Bishop will be conducted by a law firm on your bank conveyancing panel.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Stoke Bishop since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Stoke Bishop

I am hoping to receive a mortgage with Lloyds. I would like to employ the services of a Licensed Conveyancer in Stoke Bishop. Does the Lloyds Solicitor panel allow for conveyancers regulated by the CLC?

The Lloyds approved solicitor list is, like many other lenders, associated to the CML or BSA, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

I am nearing an exchange on a flat in Stoke Bishop and my mum and dad have sent the 10% deposit to my property lawyer. I am now told that as the deposit has not come from me my conveyancer needs to make a notification to my lender. Apparently, in also acting for the lender he must inform them that the balance of the purchase price is coming from anyone other than me. I disclosed to the lender regarding my parents' contribution when I applied for the home loan, so is it really appropriate for him to raise this?

Your conveyancing practitioner is legally required to clarify with lender to make sure that they know that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own resources. Your solicitor can only notify this to your mortgage company if you permit them to, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.

I own a freehold property in Stoke Bishop yet charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Stoke Bishop and has limited impact for conveyancing in Stoke Bishop but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

Old rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 is to be extinguished.

I have been told that property searches are a common cause of obstruction in Stoke Bishop house deals. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the conclusions of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the top 10 causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Searches are not likely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in Stoke Bishop.

How does conveyancing in Stoke Bishop differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Stoke Bishop approach us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is completed. This is because developers in Stoke Bishop typically buy the real estate, 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 property lawyers 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 used to new build conveyancing in Stoke Bishop or who has acted in the same development.

I was recommended by a couple of local property agents in Stoke Bishop to choose a solicitor on your site. Is there a financial inducement for Estate Agents to recommend your lawyers over another?

We don’t make any financial incentive for sending work our way. We thought it would be too underhand to pay a commission because home movers will think, ‘Why is the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Stoke Bishop

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Stoke Bishop with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • Amd Solicitors Limited, 100 Henleaze Road, Henleaze, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS9 4JZ
  • 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
  • Battrick Clark Solicitors Ltd, 151 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2RA
  • Charles Cook & Company Limited, 77, 79 and 81, Alma Road, Clifton, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 2DP

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Stoke Bishop regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Stoke Bishop but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Ocean Property Lawyers Ltd, 73 Westbury Hill, BS9 3AD
  • Ocean Property Lawyers Ltd, 199 Whiteladies Road, BS8 2SB
  • Ocean Property Lawyers Ltd, 199 Gloucester Road, BS7 8BG
  • Ocean Property Lawyers Ltd, The Plaza, 275 North Street, BS3 1JN
  • Hoffman Male, Regus Aztec West, BS32 4AQ

Planning law solicitors in Stoke Bishop regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Stoke Bishop with expertise in planning law. This may include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Martin Evans, 36 Laurie Crescent, Henleaze, Bristol, Avon, BS9 4TA
  • Star Legal Limited, 3 Richmond Hill, Clifton, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1AT
  • Temple Bright Llp, 29 Great George Street, Bristol, BS1 5QT
  • Renew Legal Limited, Qc30 30 Queen Charlotte Street, Bristol, BS1 4HJ
  • Bartons.co.uk.limited, Suite 103, First Floor Qc30, 30 Queen Charlotte Street, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS1 4HJ

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

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