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

Reasons to use our Westbury On Trym conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The Westbury On Trym conveyancing firms that are listed are committed to supplying the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and investors in Westbury On Trym
  • 2 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these companies are often based many miles away with little understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Westbury On Trym
  • 3 Westbury On Trym property lawyer are the linchpin to a successful Westbury On Trym home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 4 Chances are that the the conveyancers for the other party are located in Westbury On Trym - if so both parties will have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 5 Westbury On Trym conveyancers are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Westbury On Trym since January 2025*

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Transfer

of semi-detached premises, Comb Paddock, BS9 4UG completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £375,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, setting up the completion formalities

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Conveyance

of apartment Westover Gardens BS9 3LA, sold for £262,000. Leasehold conveyancing due diligence included: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

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Acquisition

of flat Henleaze Terrace BS9 4AS, sold for £189,995. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion, obtaining official copies of the title

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Disposal

of terraced residence, Lake Road, BS10 5JF completing on 20/01/2025 at a price of £650,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion, obtaining official copies of the title

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Westbury On Trym

Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my conveyancer in Westbury On Trym is not identified on my mortgage company's solicitor panel that there is a problem with the standard of his conveyancing?

That would most likely be a wrong assumption to make. There are all sorts of perfectly reasonable explanations. A recent report by the solicitors regulator indicated 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) lack of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Where you are concerned you should simply call the Westbury On Trym conveyancing practice and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your lender.

I am close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our home in Westbury On Trym and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. A local conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the buyers used an online conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Westbury On Trym. Having lived in Westbury On Trym for 4 years we know that this is a non issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification that there is no issue.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? You must check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same illness)

I have a terraced Edwardian property in Westbury On Trym. Conveyancing solicitor acted for me and Leeds Building Society. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are two entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold with the exact same property. If a house is not a freehold shouldn't I have been informed?

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 Westbury On Trym and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also question the situation with your conveyancing lawyer who conducted the conveyancing.

How does conveyancing in Westbury On Trym differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Westbury On Trym contact us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is completed. This is because developers in Westbury On Trym tend to purchase the land, 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 used to new build conveyancing in Westbury On Trym or who has acted in the same development.

In what way can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial property in Westbury On Trym and how can your lawyers assist?

The particular law that you refer to affords security of tenure to commercial lessees, granting the right to make a request to court for a renewal tenancy and remain in occupation when the lease comes to an end. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are involved. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Westbury On Trym is one of our hundreds of areas of the UK in which our lawyers are based

I am on look out for some leasehold conveyancing in Westbury On Trym. Before I set the wheels in motion I want to be sure as to the remaining lease term.

If the lease is registered - and most are in Westbury On Trym - then the leasehold title will always include the basic details of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

Westbury On Trym Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should consider before Purchasing

    Who are the managing agents? This information is useful as a) areas could result in problems in the block as the common areas may start to deteriorate if maintenance remain unpaid b) if the leaseholders have a dispute with the managing agents you will need to know about it

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Westbury On Trym regulated by the SRA

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

  • Lyons, 49 High Street, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS9 3ED
  • 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
  • Martin Evans, 36 Laurie Crescent, Henleaze, Bristol, Avon, BS9 4TA

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Westbury On Trym

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Westbury On Trym practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should 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
  • Battrick Clark Solicitors Ltd, 151 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2RA
  • Capstone Solicitors, 62 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8BH

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Westbury On Trym regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Westbury On Trym 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

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

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