We are planning to acquire a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Acrefair who is on the Aldermore approved panel. Can you recommend a local conveyancing firm?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Aldermore . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Acrefair.
Is it correct that all Acrefair CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Coventry BS conveyancing list of approved practices?
It is true that some lenders now utilise the accreditation scheme as the starting point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. CQS accreditation however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitor practices wishing to join their panels.
We previously instructed conveyancers locally in Acrefair on the Virgin Money solicitor panel. They have just invoiced me an additional sum for the legal aspects of the Virgin Money mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee specified by Virgin Money?
Unfortunately, so long as it is in their Terms of Engagement or Quote then yes your solicitor is entitled to charge a fee for this. This charge is not dictated by Virgin Money but by your Acrefair lawyer. Some firms on the Virgin Money panel will levy ’dealing with mortgage’ fee but plenty of firms incorporate it on their overall fee.
I had an offer accepted on an apartment in Acrefair on 8/7/2025, valuation was booked 3 days later, received a clean bill of health. Property lawyer instructed, so all that was missing was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Barclays and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Barclays conveyancing panel. Can the lender hold off the offer?
A lender would not issue a mortgage until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Barclays to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Barclays conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.
Do commercial conveyancing searches disclose impending roadworks that could impact a commercial estate in Acrefair?
Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Acrefair will execute a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers expend in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Acrefair. The report sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Acrefair.
For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Acrefair it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately may cause delays to Acrefair commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not ordered for residential conveyancing in Acrefair.
Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Acrefair. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.
Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Acrefair
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Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Acrefair before appointing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the property. The surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will not give a mortgage on such a home.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Acrefair. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Acrefair especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Acrefair.
I am using a search engine for the term cheap conveyancing in Acrefair it reveals numerous property lawyersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the right conveyancing solicitor for the sale of my house?
The preferential way of choosing a suitable conveyancer is through a personal recommendation, so ask colleagues and family who have purchased a property in Acrefair or the respected estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Acrefair differ, so it's a good idea to secure a minimum of four fee calculations from different conveyancers. Dont forget to clarify what costs in the quote includes.