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Reasons to use our Castle Vale conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Notwithstanding what alternative on-line conveyancers say it just might be important to visit your conveyancer to sign legal papers. Too many 3rd parties are already involved in a conveyancing transaction without having to include Royal Mail into the pot.
  • 2 Castle Vale solicitors will acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 3 The organisations identified on our web pages have a variation of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.
  • 4 The Castle Vale conveyancing practitioners that are listed are committed to providing the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to purchasers, sellers and remortgagors in Castle Vale
  • 5 Excellent communication and a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Castle Vale conveyancing can become a lot more protracted because of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Castle Vale since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Castle Vale

At what point does exchange of contracts occur in purchase conveyancing in Castle Vale and do I need to attend the solicitors office?

If you are near to one of the conveyancing solicitors in Castle Vale you are invited in to sign contracts. However, the firms we recommend provide a nationwide conveyancing service and provide just as diligent and professional a job for you when dealing with you electronically. The signing of the property agreement is not when everything is set in stone. A signed contract is just a prerequisite for the solicitor to officially exchange when the time is right, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The exchange process is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where an extended "chain" is involved, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Castle Vale)to be in the office at the appropriate time.

My grandfather passed away last year and as sole heir and executor I was left the house in Castle Vale. The house had a small mortgage left on it of around £8000. I want to transfer the title deeds into my name whilst I re-mortgage to Clydesdale, pay off the mortgage. Is this possible?

If you plan to refinance then Clydesdale will require that you use a conveyancer on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel. Here is link to the Land Registry online guidance around what to do when a property owner dies. This will help you to understand the registration process behind changing the details re the registered title. in your case it would appear that you are effectively purchasing the property from the estate. Your Clydesdale conveyancing panel solicitor pays the new mortgage money into the estate, the estate pays off the old mortgage, the charge is released and you become the owner and the Clydesdale mortgage is registered as a charge at the Land Registry.

When it comes to lenders such as Barclays, do Castle Vale conveyancers incur a yearly amount to be on the list of approved solicitors?

We are not aware of any mortgage company fees to register on their panel, although some do levy an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.

Completion of my purchase has taken place for my property in Castle Vale. Conveyancing was of an acceptable standard but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How do I make a complaint?

Most lenders have complaints procedures. Your first point of contact should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Team at head office. In most cases complaints to a lender are resolved very quickly. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service, South Quay Plaza, 183 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SR who will take matters further.

I am selling my flat. I had a double glazing fitted in November 2006, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s mortgage company, RBS are being a right pain. The Castle Vale solicitor who is on the RBS conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but RBS are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do RBS have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that RBS have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why RBS may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

I am purchasing a property and the lawyer has raised the issue of Chancel Repair to which the house could be obligated to contribute to because it falls into the area of such a church. He has suggested insurance. Is this strictly appropriate for conveyancing in Castle Vale

Unless a previous purchase of the premises took place post 12 October 2013 you could assume that lawyers conducting conveyancing in Castle Vale to continue to recommend a chancel search and or chancel repair liability policy.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Castle Vale. Conveyancing is a frightening process 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 are examples of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Castle Vale

    The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? 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. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme.

We are considering choosing a web based lawyer as opposed to a Castle Vale conveyancing practice. Am I making a mistake?

There are advantages of having the option attend a local Castle Vale conveyancing solicitor for example

  • signing documents same day
  • often being able to see someone face-to-face can make a huge difference, particularly for non-standard transactions
  • the ability to complain if things need to addressed

When checking quotes, look out for hidden extras. The majority decent Castle Vale high street solicitors give an all-inclusive price. Often online companies seem to offer discounted prices, yet have hidden 'extras' in the in the terms and conditions.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Castle Vale regulated by the SRA

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

  • Keith Bright Solicitors, 30 Walmley Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B76 1QN
  • Ikon Law Ltd, 82 Stechford Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2AN
  • I Will Solicitors Ltd, 209 Streetly Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 7AH
  • Onyx Solicitors Limited, 209 Streetly Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 7AH
  • Woollastons, 331 Jockey Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 5XE

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Castle Vale

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Castle Vale specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Ikon Law Ltd, 82 Stechford Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2AN
  • Onyx Solicitors Limited, 209 Streetly Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 7AH
  • I Will Solicitors Ltd, 209 Streetly Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 7AH
  • Powell & Co, 9-11 Coleshill Street, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1SD
  • Ahmad & Williams Solicitors Limited, The Rock, 201-203 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 1EU

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Castle Vale regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Castle Vale but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Northwood Banks & Co Ltd, 1600 Coventry Road, B26 1AL
  • Go Convey Limited, 306a Queslett Road, B43 7EX
  • Seymour Luke Limited, 22 Islington Row Middleway, B15 1LD

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

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