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Reasons to use our Astwood Bank conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Astwood Bank regularly deal withlocal issues peculiar to Astwood Bank and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 2 Astwood Bank lawyers work in conjunction with Astwood Bank estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, with the intention of reducing administrative burdens and transaction times
  • 3 You can gain comfort when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Astwood Bank has a number to select from, but for a truly professional and dependable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 4 Over the years Astwood Bank property lawyer have developed valuable connections with Astwood Bank local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of dealing with your house sale or purchase in Astwood Bank.
  • 5 On the balance of probabilities the other side’s solicitors are located in Astwood Bank - if so sets of lawyers will be familiar

Examples of recent conveyancing in Astwood Bank since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Astwood Bank

Just contacted my conveyancing lawyer in Astwood Bank who acted for me 18 months ago and wanted a conveyancing estimate based on the same type of house sale & purchase (a leasehold residence and a freehold premises) of similar values with a mortgage from HSBC Bank. It looks as though am now being charged double. Should I look for a cheaper internet property lawyer?

The estimate does seem a tad steep. Where you are content to spend time contrasting charges you might reduce the fees slightly by as much as £125. On the other hand, providing that you were satisfied with the service the firm gave you maycome to regret choosing an a cheaper conveyancer. Remember to enquire that the conveyancer can also act for HSBC Bank. You can employ our search tool to find a Astwood Bank conveyancing firm on the HSBC Bank conveyancing panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Astwood Bank.

All was ready to move into my new home in Astwood Bank next Monday. My lawyer now wants me to supply her with evidence of content and building insurance for the property as he says that he has to check this in his capacity as lawyer for the lender. What risks does the mortgage company expect the insurance to cover?

Any lawyer on acting for mortgage companies would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook requirements. These obligations are not limited to conveyancing in Astwood Bank.

It is 10 years ago since I bought my house in Astwood Bank. Conveyancing solicitors have now been appointed on the sale but I can't find my title documents. Is this a major issue?

You need not be too concerned. First there is a chance that the deeds will be with your mortgage company or they could be in the possession of the conveyancers who oversaw the purchase. Secondly in most cases the title will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to prove you own the property by your conveyancing lawyers acquiring up to date copy of the land registers. Most conveyancing in Astwood Bank involves registered property but in the unlikely event that your home is not registered it is more problematic but is resolvable.

Have just purchased a probate house at auction in Astwood Bank. Conveyancing is required. What are my next steps?

Now that you have exchanged you will need to hire the services of a conveyancing lawyer soon as you now have a fast approaching deadline in which to complete the property. Every auction property will have a bespoke legal set of papers. This will include evidence of title and search results. If you have purchased leasehold premises the auction papers should contain a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing documentation pertinent to leasehold premises. You should give this to the lawyer working for you at the earliest opportunity. Do make sure that that you have the requisite funding in place to complete the transaction on the set completion date.

I am buying a property in Astwood Bank. An unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Kent Reliance be concerned?

Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with Kent Reliance your lawyer must follow the formal requirements contained in Section two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Kent Reliance. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook includes minimum specifications for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancers are required to report to Kent Reliance where a lease fails to satisfy these specifications. The conditions relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not limited to Astwood Bank.

My partner and I are spending time viewing flats in Astwood Bank and I am now considering a potential offer. Should I already have a lawyer appointed at this point? I am planning to take a home loan with Nationwide.

It would be sensible to instigate your search sooner rather than later. Once you decide who you want to use and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and forward their contact information on to the estate agent. As you are getting a mortgage with Nationwide, ask your prospective lawyers if they are on the Nationwide conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.

I am buying a new build apartment in Astwood Bank. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions 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 Astwood Bank

    Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? 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. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified.

I decided to have a survey carried out on a property in Astwood Bank prior to retaining conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. The surveyor has said that some lenders may refuse to give a loan on such a property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Halifax. If you e-mail us we can look into this further via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Astwood Bank. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Astwood Bank regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Astwood Bank but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Bank Solicitors Limited, 1250 Evesham Road, Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcestershire, B96 6AD
  • Thomas Guise Limited, Haydon House, Alcester Road, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7AN
  • Taylors, 1 Mason Road, Headless Cross, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5DA
  • Kerwoods Solicitors Llp, 7 Church Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4AD
  • Astwood Law, 39 Prospect Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4BS

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Astwood Bank regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Astwood Bank specialising in commercial conveyancing in Astwood Bank. This could include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Bank Solicitors Limited, 1250 Evesham Road, Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcestershire, B96 6AD
  • Thomas Guise Limited, Haydon House, Alcester Road, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7AN
  • Taylors, 1 Mason Road, Headless Cross, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5DA
  • Kerwoods Solicitors Llp, 7 Church Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4AD
  • Astwood Law, 39 Prospect Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4BS

Residential in Astwood Bank is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Ordering Astwood Bank conveyancing searches for the property
  • Considering the draft contract and other documentation received from the vendor’s lawyer
  • Submitting enquiries with the vendor’s lawyer
  • Negotiating the purchase agreement
  • Assessing replies given by the owner to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer document
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the mortgage offer: (if appropriate)
  • Drafting and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; summarising to the purchaser on the contents of the contract pack, preliminary enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Completion of and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the new ownership and the mortgage (if applicable) at the HM Land Registry.

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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