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Conveyancing Solicitors in Bridport
Whether your plan is to buy, sell, or remortgage a home in Bridport, it is always a good idea to seek the guidance of expert conveyancing solicitors. It will bring you peace of mind to know that each step of the process is under control.
You may be feeling full of excitement about your property transaction, but there are a few things to be aware of. Our conveyancing solicitors in Bridport are experienced and knowledgeable — and we are here to help you steer clear of any difficulties.
At Bird & Co, we provide a dependable and accessible conveyancing service to our clients. Our conveyancing solicitors will assist you throughout the entire process and provide expert advice to address any questions you may have.
Furthermore, our online conveyancing service is available online, making the process a fast and efficient one for clients all across the country.
To get in touch with a member of our conveyancing team in Bridport, give us a call, or get a quote online.
How our conveyancing solicitors in Bridport can help you
Our Bridport property solicitors have expertise across a breadth of areas related to conveyancing, such as:
- Buying and selling your home
- Advice for first time buyers, such as:
- Remortgaging
- Equity release
- Advice about buying as joint tenants or tenants in common
- Buying and selling listed property
- Buying and selling leasehold property
- Collective enfranchisement and buying the freehold of a house
- Lease extension
- Transfer of equity
- Gifting property and Deeds of Gift
- Buy to let conveyancing
- Buying and selling land
- Commercial conveyancing
- Stamp Duty advice
As we are a member of the panel for most major lenders, we can assist you regardless of whether you have chosen a national firm or a local building society.
Why choose Bird & Co’s conveyancing solicitors in Bridport?
Our specialist online conveyancing service is tailored to cater to your needs, regardless of your location within the country. As we are able to assist you remotely, there is no need to see us in-person — unless that is what you want to do.
We offer a modern and friendly conveyancing service, with the goal of making the process as easy as possible for you.
You will be provided the dedicated email address of the solicitor working with you, so you will always be able to get in touch directly with the team member handling your case and receive prompt correspondence.
As an accredited member of the Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme, our promise and commitment is to:
- Provide high quality legal advice
- Get your conveyancing transaction completed as efficiently as possible
- Provide top quality customer service and respond to queries quickly
- Keep you regularly updated and never leave you in the dark about the status of your transaction
- Be upfront and honest about your fees – we will provide you with an accurate quote before you instruct us so that you can decide whether we are right for you
Boasting Lexcel accreditation from the Law Society, we are dedicated to providing excellent client care, customer service, and managing our practice to the highest standards.
Why instruct our online conveyancers instead of a conveyancer in Bridport?
There are several good reasons to choose online conveyancing, including:
- Our property lawyers are experts with an in-depth knowledge of the national property market. This sets us apart from residential property solicitors in Bridport that only serve the local area.
- Our online systems have been developed with sensitive communication in mind. We know how important it is to maintain the security of legal documents used in online conveyancing. To ensure the safety of our clients' information, we secure devices, make use of email encryptions, and implement malware protection measures.
- We can get your conveyancing done quickly and efficiently. There are generally fewer delays to be concerned about when the conveyancing process is carried out remotely.
- Online conveyancing tends to be more cost-effective. There are often additional costs involved when visiting an office in-person rather than getting things done online. You may be able to avoid those costs by going digital.
- We deal with property transactions across the nation, even for clients who are on the other side of the world. Regular video conferencing makes it easy to keep in touch with clients, wherever they are.
- Whether meeting online or in-person, our legal responsibilities towards you remain the same. There is effectively no change in the conveyancing process and we are fully insured for added peace of mind.
Our conveyancing fees – how much does our conveyancing cost in Bridport?
Our conveyancing solicitors fees in Bridport are flexible to meet your needs. For straightforward tasks, we offer fixed fees so that it is easier to understand what may need to be paid upfront. You will be provided an initial conveyancing quote and your solicitor will inform you if any additional fees are needed.
Other expenses related to conveyancing, known as disbursements, include registering the property with HM Land Registry and conducting conveyancing searches.
You may also need to pay taxes, like Stamp Duty Land Tax or Capital Gains Tax, which can impact your property transaction. If so, your solicitor can help you figure out how much you owe and complete the necessary paperwork with HMRC.
Conveyancing FAQs
How does the conveyancing process work in Bridport?
The conveyancing process can be divided into three steps:
- Offer and acceptance
- Exchange of contracts
- Completion
When an offer is accepted, the buyer and seller will decide on signing a contract. However, until both parties have signed and exchanged the contract, there is no legal obligation.
The buyer will perform several property checks with their solicitor, which may include:
- Reviewing property information provided by the seller and making further enquiries if necessary (done by the conveyancing solicitor)
- Conducting conveyancing property searches, such as local authority checks (done by the conveyancing solicitor)
- Carrying out an independent survey (done by the buyer)
The buyer may submit their mortgage application at this stage.
After the property checks are finished and both parties agree, they will sign and exchange contracts, and the transaction will become binding. At this stage, it is important to note there would be a financial penalty for not proceeding.
Completion marks the official end of the transaction. The seller must leave the property, and a transfer deed will be submitted to HM Land Registry.
How long does conveyancing take in Bridport?
Conveyancing transactions are viewed on a case by case basis, so it can be hard to predict just how long completion will take. Under normal circumstances, straightforward conveyancing work takes around 12-14 weeks from the time an offer is accepted and solicitors are instructed.
Unavoidable delays may occur on some occasions. If the conveyancing process looks like it is taking longer to complete for any reason, your solicitor will keep you updated.
What searches are involved in conveyancing in Bridport?
If you are purchasing a property, Bridport property solicitors will need to conduct a number of checks to ensure no unresolved issues.
There are three main types of conveyancing search, which are:
- Local authority checks – to check the surrounding area for planning, pollution, highway, pollution or other related issues
- Environmental searches – to check for issues such as flooding or land contamination
- Water and drainage searches – to check matters such as water and drainage access
Your solicitor will be in touch in the case that any further checks are required.
Is it better to use a conveyancing solicitor in Bridport or a conveyancer?
The difference between a conveyancing solicitor or a licensed conveyancer may not be immediately obvious to many property buyers or sellers. Essentially, both are types of qualifications one can have to deal with property transactions. Your decision whether to opt for ordinary conveyancer or conveyancing lawyers in Bridport may come down to personal choice.
There can be certain advantages in working with a firm of solicitors. A firm will generally possess broad expertise in areas beyond property transactions, which can be valuable to those purchasing or selling a property. For instance, they may also possess expertise regarding Wills and inheritance, property rights for unmarried couples, and dispute resolution. Solicitors tend to bring a breadth of expertise, which may prove valuable for more complicated transactions or if a dispute arises.
What documents does a property solicitor in Bridport need for conveyancing?
There are a number of documents required in the process of residential conveyancing, though it usually depends on whether you are buying or selling a property.
Residential conveyancing requires a number of documentations during the process, but this often depends on whether you are buying or selling a property.
During the process of purchasing a property in Bridport, the documents you will be required to provide will include:
- Identification (e.g. passport or driving licence)
- Proof of address
- Proof of funds (such as bank statements)
- The official offer of mortgage
The documents required when selling a property will include:
- Proof of ownership
- Seller’s Property Information Form
- Certificates, guarantees and planning permission documentation
- Fitting and contents form
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
- Leasehold or freehold information
- Mortgage details
How do you instruct our conveyancing solicitors in Bridport?
If you would like to get in touch with one of our conveyancers in Bridport, please give us a call or fill in our online enquiry form to request a prompt call back.
Our conveyancing team will then help you with the preliminary stages of the transaction. Your conveyancer in Bridport will be able to manage all the legal details related to your transaction once your file is opened.
Whether you are moving to, from, or within the local area, our conveyancing solicitors in Bridport will be able to assist you through every step of the process.
Get in touch with our conveyancing solicitors in Bridport
Get in touch with our conveyancing solicitors in Bridport by giving us a call or get a quote online.