Would the conveyancing practitioners that you recommend perform right to buy conveyancing in Bartley Green?
We work with a variety of conveyancing specialists who can service right to buy conveyancing work Please call the lawyers listed to obtain a costs calculation.
I am the registered owner of a freehold residence in Bartley Green yet invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Bartley Green and has limited impact for conveyancing in Bartley Green but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.
Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of fresh rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 will be dispensed with completely.
We are close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our home in Bartley Green and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being constructed land that was not decontaminated. A high street Bartley Green conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the purchasers used an online conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Bartley Green. We have lived in Bartley Green for many years we know of no issue. Should we contact our local Authority to obtain confirmation that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You should enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same illness)
How does conveyancing in Bartley Green differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Bartley Green approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is constructed. This is because new home sellers in Bartley Green usually purchase the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Bartley Green or who has acted in the same development.
I decided to have a survey completed on a house in Bartley Green before retaining lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. The surveyor has said that some banks will refuse to issue a loan on this type of house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can investigate further via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Bartley Green. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Bartley Green to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing lawyer in Bartley Green for my home move. Is it possible to see a firm’s record with the legal regulator?
You can see documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from inquisitions started on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's history, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator could monitor telephone calls for training purposes.