Would the conveyancing practitioners that are recommend carry out auction conveyancing in Bristol?

There are a number of auction practitioners we can put you in touch with those conducting auction conveyancing. Bristol is just one of hundreds of areas of where our lawyers cover.

My partner and I are downsizing from our house in Bristol and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. A high street Bristol lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed an internet conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Bristol. We have lived in Bristol for three years we know that this is a non issue. Should we contact our local Authority to seek clarification that there is no issue.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You need to enquire of 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 health insurance to cover that same ailment)

How does conveyancing in Bristol differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Bristol approach us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is built. This is because house builders in Bristol usually acquire 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 Bristol or who has acted in the same development.

I am using a search engine for the phrase cheap conveyancing in Bristol it shows results of many property lawyerslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable conveyancer for my move?

The best method of finding a suitable conveyancer is via trusted referral, so ask colleagues and family who have purchased a property in Bristol or a local estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Bristol vary, so it's advisable to request at least four costs illustrations from varying types of property lawyers. Be sure to obtain confirmation that the costs are guaranteed not to escalate.

Back In 2002, I bought a leasehold house in Bristol. Conveyancing and Platform Home Loans Ltd mortgage went though with no issue. I have received a letter from someone claiming to own the reversionary interest in the property. Attached was a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1995. The conveyancing solicitor in Bristol who previously acted has now retired. What should I do?

The first thing you should do is contact the Land Registry to make sure that the individual claiming to own the freehold is in fact the registered owner of the freehold reversion. You do not need to incur the fees of a Bristol conveyancing firm to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for a few pound. You should note that regardless, even if this is the rightful freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

Bristol Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Questions you should consider Prior to buying

The answer will be useful as a) areas can result in problems for the block as the communal areas may start to deteriorate if repairs remain unpaid b) if the leasehold owners have an issue with the running of the building you will want to know about it What is the name of the managing agents? You should be aware that where the lease has fewer than 80 years it will have adverse implications on the value of the apartment. Check with your lender that they are willing to to proceed given the lease term. A short lease means that you will almost definitely need a lease extension sooner rather than later and you need to have some idea of how much this would cost. Remember, in most cases you would need to own the property for two years before you are entitled to exercise a lease extension.