Conveyancing in Portishead
Conveyancing is when a solicitor transfers the legal ownership of a property from one individual to another. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Portishead, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Portishead and throughout North Somerset handle their sale, purchase, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Other areas covered: Bath and Weston Super Mare
Buying property in Portishead
A coastal town in Somerset, Portishead is known for its marina, local high street, and the nearby Gordano Valley Nature Reserve. The town has a population of approximately 24,000.
Council Tax in Portishead (2023/24)
Portishead is in North Somerset Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,374.74 |
| B | £1,603.86 |
| C | £1,832.98 |
| D | £2,062.11 |
| E | £2,520.36 |
| F | £2,978.60 |
| G | £3,436.85 |
| H | £4,124.22 |
What will my solicitor do?
A conveyancing solicitor helps you with the legal aspect of the transaction.
They will raise enquires of the seller, order searches, review contracts and complete any post-sale actions, like registering the property ownership with the Land Registry.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Portishead conveyancing solicitors may carry out an assessment of the risk of flooding.
Are you purchasing a property with a mortgage?
When planning to buy with a mortgage, it is standard practice for your solicitor to also act for your mortgage lender.
If your solicitor isn't accepted on your lender's panel, it could take weeks longer to buy your house.
More than 100 mortgage lenders have approved our chosen panel lawyers. We can help you complete your Portishead transaction smoothly.
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We can also help home movers in Portishead with the legal work for:
When buying a property in a Portishead conservation area, your lawyer will check for potential planning breaches, e.g. missing consents for basement work, and solar panel restrictions. Conservation areas in Portishead and across the North Somerset local authority include Congresbury, Loxton, Hutton, Chelvey and Banwell.Buying a property in a conservation area
There are over 500,000 listed properties across the country, 1,153 of which are in North Somerset Council. Listed buildings in and near to Portishead include: Our specialist panel of solicitors will discuss with you what commitments you are making as a listed building owner. Examples include a duty to maintain the exterior appearance, consent required for energy efficient alterations and an obligation to use specialist contractors. Read more:Buying a listed building
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Selling a property in Portishead
When you begin the process to sell a house or flat in Portishead, your solicitor will first compile key documents, including the sale contract and property information forms, and help you complete these forms.
The solicitor's duties entail addressing snags like restrictive covenants, answering enquiries from the buyer's solicitor and redeeming the mortgage.
By taking action to liaise with key parties, like agents, lenders and landlords, the solicitor will help make sure your sale completes as soon as possible.Does it take longer to sell a leasehold property?
Yes, compared to freehold conveyancing. Sale conveyancing for a leasehold property can be seriously delayed.
The buyer's solicitor will want to see this leasehold-related paperwork, like a copy of buildings insurance for the common parts of the property and three years' filed accounts for the property management. Delays are usually the result of the time required by your solicitor to source this information.
Your conveyancing solicitor should start this process even before a sale has been agreed, as this information can take a long time to gather if it is difficult to contact the managing agent or landlord or they are slow to respond.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
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Remortgage conveyancing
The current Bank of England base rate is 4.5% (28 April, 2025)
Before you appoint a solicitor, you should confirm that your conveyancer is able to act for your lender.
Our partner panel solicitors are on the panels of almost all mortgage lenders, so whether you are changing to an offset mortgage with Nationwide or taking out a first time buyer mortgage from Cynergy Bank, our experienced conveyancing team can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Portishead Transfer of equity
If you aim to make changes to the ownership of your home, whether you are inheritance tax planning, adding a new partner or transferring the ownership of your property to a child, you will need to transfer equity. Your property lawyer will complete all the necessary paperwork for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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How much does conveyancing cost in Portishead?
Solicitors' fees
The quote will set out the legal fees (inc. VAT) that you'll pay when your transaction completes. These fees are paid to your conveyancer for the legal work that they complete during your transaction.
Disbursements (third party costs)
The quote will include necessary third-party costs, called disbursements, including Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or a commons registration search.
Check the quote for hidden costs
When comparing quotes, beware of hidden fees or extra charges. Some firms include additional fees in the small print, resulting in a final bill that is higher than the original quote.
