Having been referred to your site we were about to appoint conveyancing solicitor in Bartley Green found by you but have come across some other estimates on the internet appear less pricey – how come?
One can find hundreds of conveyancers offering theoretically looks to be extremely cheap conveyancing in Bartley Green. We suggest that you think twice as to how important this transaction is to you that you are willing to be penny wise pound foolish concerning the quality of the legal work. Many of them highlight a low quote to grab your attention but plant supplemental charges in the small print..
I own a freehold residence in Bartley Green yet pay 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 have existed for many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the generation of fresh rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Old rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 is to be extinguished.
Can you clarify what the consequences are if my lawyer’s firm is removed from the TSB Solicitor panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Bartley Green?
The first thing to point out is that, this is very unlikely to happen. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit for a fee.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Bartley Green is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Bartley Green are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Bartley Green you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Bartley Green may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.
How simple is it to switch firm as I need to appoint one who is on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. I had appointed a local conveyancing solicitor in Bartley Green round the corner but she is not approved by Virgin Money
It would be our pleasure to help you select a conveyancing solicitor in Bartley Green on the Virgin Money panel. Please note that the law firms that we work with do not pay us a referral fee if you instruct them and are registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Bartley Green. Using search facility on this website, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Bartley Green.
In my capacity as executor for the estate of my grandfather I am disposing of a residence in Monmouth but reside in Bartley Green. My solicitor (who is 250 miles from merequires that I sign a stat dec ahead of completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Bartley Green who can witness and place their company stamp on the document?
Technically speaking you are not likely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are based in Bartley Green