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Conveyancing in Catshill : Keep it Local

Reasons to use our Catshill conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often based hundreds of miles away with limited appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Catshill
  • 2 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Catshill is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 3 Solicitors accustomed to conveyancing in Catshill regularly deal withlocal issues specific to Catshill and therefore you may benefit from better advice and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 4 You can gain comfort when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Catshill has a number to choose from, but for a truly dependable and dependable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 5 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor generally results in a more bespoke service. When using a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Catshill since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Catshill

I just bought a flat at auction in Catshill. Conveyancing is necessary. What are my next steps?

Given that you have now exchanged you now have to choose a conveyancing lawyer quickly as you are facing a pending a fixed date to complete the deal. All auction property will ordinarily have a corresponding legal set of papers. This will include most,if not all of the documents that your conveyancer requires. Where you are dealing with leasehold premises the conveyancing pack may provide a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing documentation pertinent to leasehold premises. You must hand this to the conveyancer instructed by you ASAP. You also need to ensure that your finances are in place to complete the transaction on the set completion date.

I happen to be the sole beneficiary of my late father’s estate and I have everything in my name now, including the house in Catshill. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in April. I plan to dispose of the property. I do know about the Mortgage Lenders six month 'rule', meaning my property ownership may be treated the same way as though I had purchased the house in April. Is the property unsalable for six months?

The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook instructs conveyancers to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." Technically you could be affected by that. How practical a view banks take of it, depend on the bank as this obligation primarily exists to identify the purchase and immediately sell or the flipping of properties.

I was told three weeks ago that my mortgage has been agreed to by UBS. Is it usual for UBS to only issue the offer once my solicitor in Catshill is approved on their conveyancing panel? UBS have asked my solicitor to see a copy of their PI Insurance.

Mortgage companies tend not to not issue an offer until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for UBS to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the UBS conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.

It has been 3 months following my purchase conveyancing in Catshill took place. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £160,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

How does conveyancing in Catshill differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Catshill come to us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is built. This is because builders in Catshill typically acquire the land, 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 Catshill or who has acted in the same development.

Do I need to be concerned that third parties that I am dealing with are recommending an internet conveyancing firm rather than a local Catshill conveyancing firm?

As with lots of professional services, often suggestions from connections can be worth their weight in gold. But there are many parties with a keen interest in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, mortgage brokers and lenders might all recommend conveyancers to choose. On occasion the conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but sometimes there may be a commercial relationship behind the endorsement. You are at liberty to select your preferred conveyancer. Don't forget that some lenders have an approved list of law firms you are obliged to use for the mortgage aspect of your home move.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for some conveyancing in Catshill. I've land on a web site which looks to be the perfect offering If there is a chance to get all the legals done via phone that would be ideal. Do I need to be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I've found a house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable price which is making it all the more appealing. I have since found out that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are issues buying a leasehold house in Catshill. Conveyancing solicitors have not yet been instructed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in Catshill are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are buying in Catshill so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Catshill conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a tenant you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions for example obtaining the landlord’sconsent to carry out changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the property is located on an estate. Your conveyancer will appraise you on the various issues.

Catshill Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should consider before Purchasing

    Is the freehold reversion owned collectively by the tenants? The answer will be important as a) areas can cause problems for the block as the communal areas may begin to deteriorate if repairs remain unpaid b) if the leaseholders have an issue with the managing agents you will need to have complete disclosure

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Catshill

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Catshill specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on wrongful eviction

  • Thomas Horton Llp, Strand House, 70 The Strand, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 8DQ
  • David Bunn & Co, 886 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2NS

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Catshill regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Catshill with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Catshill. This may include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Thomas Horton Llp, Strand House, 70 The Strand, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 8DQ
  • Gordon Jones And Co Limited, 137 New Road, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 9JR
  • Sehdeva Law, 47 Hewell Road, Barnt Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 8NL
  • Carvill & Johnson Llp, Victoria House, 966-972 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2PE
  • David Bunn & Co, 886 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2NS

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Catshill?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding purchasing and selling property and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales as well as Catshill. If using a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you are entitled to:
  • Enjoy the benefit of an honest and lawful service.
  • Have a high standard of legal services.
  • Have your transaction dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Be supplied with a high standard of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Receive a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your specific needs taken into account should a complaint be necessary.
  • Be provided with a speedy, independent and comprehensive service when making a complaint about your conveyancing in Catshill about your conveyancing in Catshill.

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

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