Residential Conveyancing in Bristol

Lyons solicitors can provide you with a complete and cost-effective service across the depth and breadth of residential conveyancing. 

Throughout its history Lyons has built a reputation of providing a personal legal advice service at a competitive price. We have built a reputation for our detailed local knowledge as well as being accessible to our clients.

We have teams of solicitors and lawyers based in our three offices situated in Westbury on Trym, Kingswood and Chew Magna. We also help and advise clients throughout the wider Bristol area, including:

  • Stoke Bishop
  • Henleaze
  • Sneyd Park
  • Cliton
  • Redland
  • Cotham
  • Bishopton
  • Coombe Dingle
  • Shirehampton
  • Sea Mills
  • Blaise
  • Henbury
  • Brentry
  • Bradley Stoke
  • Filton
  • Frampton Cotterell
  • Coalpit Heath
  • Iron Acton
  • Frenchay
  • Hambrook
  • Winterbourne
  • Downend
  • Emersons Green
  • Lyde Green
  • Mangotsfield
  • Warmley
  • Siston
  • Staple Hill
  • Fishponds
  • Hanham
  • St George
  • Speedwell
  • Soundwell
  • Redfield
  • Brislington
  • Whitchurch
  • Pensford
  • Bishop Sutton
  • Chew Stoke
  • East Harptree
  • West Harptree
  • Dundry
  • Winford
  • Felton
  • Backwell
  • Flax Bourton
  • Barrow Gurney
  • Long Ashton
  • Failand
  • Nailsea
  • Wrington
  • Congresbury

We specialise in Conveyancing and have a long-established local client base as we pride ourselves on providing a first class personal service to all of our clients. 

We are happy to see clients at any of our offices, with free parking available for clients at our Westbury on Trym and Chew Magna offices. We are also willing to arrange home visits for clients who are unable to attend our offices.

Speak to our residential conveyancing solicitors in Bristol

We are able to offer a free first consultation to answer any questions you might have about the residential conveyancing process and help to clarify your situation.

To book a free initial consultation with our local conveyancing solicitors in Chew Magna, Kingswood or Westbury-on-Trym and the wider Bristol area, please get in touch today. You can use the contact details for each office or, alternatively, fill in the enquiry form on the right-hand side of the page to request a call back.

Our expert residential conveyancing solicitors in Bristol are available to advise on a range of matters, including:

Buying & Selling a Home

Buying and selling a residential property is likely to be a significant life event, requiring legal, financial, and logistical considerations to ensure a successful transaction. This is where the support an expertise of our team will prove vital.

Our solicitors play a crucial role in these types of transactions, conducting property searches, managing contracts, overseeing title transfers, and ensuring legal compliance. Our solicitors safeguard our clients' interests, offer advice, and facilitate a smooth and secure process for buying or selling residential properties.Bottom of Form

Buying & Selling Buy to Let Properties

Buying and selling buy-to-let properties involves acquiring a residential property with the intent of renting it out for income. Investors purchase these properties to generate rental payments and potential capital appreciation, making it a popular strategy for long-term investment in the property market.

Our solicitors assist with buy-to-let transactions by handling the various legal aspects, including property searches, contracts, and title transfers. We ensure compliance with regulations, advise on terms, and protect our clients' interests, facilitating smooth buying and selling processes for these rental investments.

Remortgage

A remortgage involves replacing your existing mortgage with a new one, often to secure better terms, interest rates, or release equity from your property. This financial manoeuvre can lead to reduced monthly payments, increased flexibility, or access to funds for various purposes.

Our solicitors can advise you on whether remortgaging is right for your circumstances. If so, we can proceed to aid support you by ensuring legal compliance and handling the necessary documentation. We review the terms, manage property searches, and oversee the transfer of the mortgage. Our solicitors safeguard our clients' interests, providing expert guidance to facilitate a smooth and secure remortgaging process.

Transfer of Equity

A transfer of equity involves changing the ownership of a property. It usually occurs when one owner adds or removes another party from the property's title. This process requires legal and financial steps to adjust ownership shares and potentially involves remortgaging or other legal arrangements.

Our solicitors can assist with equity transfers by managing the legal formalities. We prepare necessary documents, liaise with lenders, and ensure compliance with regulations. Our solicitors guide our clients through the process, safeguarding their interests and facilitating a smooth and legally sound transfer of property ownership.

Equity Release

Equity release involves unlocking a portion of your property's value as a lump sum or regular income while retaining the right to live in it. Legal and financial advice is crucial before considering this option.

Our solicitors play a key role in equity release by providing legal guidance to our clients. Our solicitors help navigate the complexities when releasing equity from your property.

Stages of Conveyancing

Conveyancing involves several stages, including property searches, legal document preparation, contract exchange, and completion. Solicitors ensure a smooth transfer of property ownership, conducting due diligence, addressing legal requirements, and managing financial transactions to safeguard the interests of both buyers and sellers.

Our solicitors can help with the conveyancing law process by managing the legal intricacies. We conduct property searches, draft contracts, and facilitate negotiations. Our solicitors oversee the process, ensuring legal compliance, resolving issues, and safeguarding our clients' interests, leading to a secure and successful transfer of property ownership.

Our conveyancing solicitor’s fees

Our conveyancing costs cover all of the work required to complete the sale and purchase of your home, including dealing with registration at the Land Registry and the preparation and submission of returns required by HMRC in respect of Stamp Duty Land Tax (Stamp Duty) if the property is in England, or Land Transaction Tax (Land Tax) if the property you are looking to buy is in Wales.

Conveyancer's fees and usual disbursements

Legal fees are based on the price being paid for the Property and whether it is a sale or purchase and whether the property is freehold or leasehold.

Please note the prices below are exclusive of VAT. VAT will be added on at its current rate.

Price

(£)

Freehold Sale

(£)

Leasehold Sale

(£)

Freehold Purchase

(£)

Leasehold Purchase

(£)

0-400,000

1,050.00

1,500.00

1,100.00

1,800.00

400,000 – 500,000

1,100.00

1,700.00

1,200.00

2,050.00

500,000 – 750,000

1,300.00

1,850.00

1,350.00

2,200.00

750,000 – 950,000

1,475.00

1,975.00

1,575.00

2,425.00

950,000 – 1.2 m

1,700.00

2,350.00

1,825.00

2,725.00

1.2mil – 1.5 m

1,850.00

2,500.00

1,950.00

2,850.00

1.5mil – 2 m

2,350.00

3,000.00

2,450.00

3,350.00

Over £2 million – we will provide a bespoke estimate.

Additional Fees that may apply:

  • New Build Properties - additional £300 plus VAT
  • Help to Buy (LISA) properties – additional £50 plus VAT
  • Help to Buy (ISA) properties – additional £50 plus VAT
  • Bank transfer administration fee – additional £30 plus VAT
  • Administration fee for lender portal users – additional £50 plus VAT
  • Deed of Variation on a leasehold matter - additional £500 - £950.00 plus VAT

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as Land Registry fees.  We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

  • AML and ID search fees - £5 per person plus VAT
  • Search fees – purchase only (approximate costs depending upon the property location) £400.00 plus VAT
  • H M Land Registry fee – purchase only – depending upon the value of the property and whether it can be registered through the Land Registry Portal – Fees range from £20 - £1,105.00 (no VAT charged)
  • Stamp Duty Land Tax or Welsh Land Tax – purchase only – This depends upon the purchase price of your property and your personal circumstances.  You can calculate the amount you will need to pay by using HMRCs website or the Welsh Revenue Authority website.

Re-Mortgages (Freehold) from £675.00 Plus VAT.

If leasehold add an additional £500.00 + VAT to the quote

Transfer of Equity from £950.00 (Freehold)

If leasehold add an additional £200.00 + VAT to the quote

If purchasing a property jointly you may need to consider having a Declaration of Trust drawn up, particularly if you are contributing towards the purchase price in different amounts.  The Declaration of Trust would set out the respective shares in the property.  Likely costs for this will depend upon the complexity of the document that is required but will start from £350 plus VAT.

If we need to sever a joint tenancy - £150.00 plus VAT

Additional anticipated disbursements when dealing with leasehold property

On a sale you will need to provide a sellers pack from the landlord or managing agent which will include a completed LPE1 form and relevant documentation.  The landlord or managing agent are likely to charge a fee for providing this but we will not know how much until we contact them.  Fees usually range from £200-400.00 plus VAT.

On a purchase :-

  • Notice of Transfer fee – this fee is chargeable as set out in the lease.  Often the fee is between £50 - £100 plus VAT
  • Notice of Charge fee (if you are having a mortgage) – this fee is chargeable as set out in the Lease.  Often the fee is between £50 - £100 plus VAT
  • Deed of Covenant fee – this fee is provided by the management company for the property and can be difficult to estimate.  Often it is between £50 - £300 plus VAT
  • Certificate of Compliance fee – to be confirmed upon receipt of the lease as these can range from between £30 - £300 plus VAT

We will be able to give a more accurate breakdown of these likely additional disbursements when we progress the matter and have had sight of the Lease and/or the management pack.

You should be aware that ground rent and service charge are likely to apply throughout your ownership of a Leasehold property.  We will confirm the ground rent and the anticipated service charge as soon as we receive this information. These charges can be increased during your ownership.

The total cost of the transaction will depend on the value of the property that you are buying or selling. If you contact one of our conveyancers on 0117 9675252 they will be able to advise you of the full cost and confirm this in writing. They will also be happy to answer any questions you may have about the conveyancing process.

* Our fee assumes that:

  1. This is a standard transaction and that no unforeseen matters arise including for example (but not limited to) a defect in title which requires remedying prior to completion or the preparation of additional documents ancillary to the main transaction.
  2. If Leasehold then this is the assignment of an existing lease and is not the grant of a new lease.
  3. The transaction is concluded in a timely manner and no unforeseen complications arise.
  4. All parties to the transaction are co-operative and there is no unreasonable delay from third parties providing documentation.
  5. No indemnity policies are required. Additional disbursements may apply if indemnity policies are required.
  6. No additional Searches are required. Additional disbursements may apply if additional searches are required by the client or lender.

Speak to our residential conveyancing solicitors in Bristol

We are able to offer a free first consultation to answer any questions you might have about the residential conveyancing process and help to clarify your situation.

To book a free initial consultation with our specialist residential conveyancing solicitors in Chew Magna, Kingswood or Westbury-on-Trym and the wider Bristol area, please get in touch today. You can use the contact details for each office or, alternatively, fill in the enquiry form on the right-hand side of the page to request a call back.