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5 reasons to use our service to assist you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Clent

  • 1 Experience means that Clent conveyancer have established valuable working relationships with Clent local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of dealing with your home move in Clent.
  • 2 Excellent communication and pure property expertise are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Clent home moves can be made significantly more stressful due to lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with endeavour to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 3 Clent conveyancers will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 4 Lawyer conveyancing lawyers have very good personal links with Clent selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 5 Using a high street Solicitor in the main means that you will receive a more bespoke service. When using a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by reading from their computer screens.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Clent since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Clent

I am in a contract race with another buyer for a property in Clent. What can I do to speed up matters?

In the event that you are under a tight deadline to complete we would recommend that your solicitor is familiar with the location as they will benefit local connections and know-how. It is possible that they may have conducted otherhouses in the same street. Therefore consider using a Clent conveyancing firm. Second, double check that the lawyer is on the lender panel. It is estimated that nearly one in five of Clent conveyancing deals are suspended or jeopardised after finding out that a buyer’s solicitor was not on their banks member panel. This can often result in the home move being frustrated by an average of 21 days. It is understood that this issue impacts approximately one hundred thousand home sales annually. Many Clent conveyancing practices can not represent certain mortgage companies so do check as early as possible.

Do conveyancers request money up-front when it comes to conveyancing in Clent?

If you are buying a property in Clent your lawyer will ask you place them with funds to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. Ordinarily this is requested to cover the fees of the Local Authority Search. When the deposit is as part of the total price then this will be required shortly ahead of contracts are exchanged. Any further balance that is needed should be sent to your lawyer a few days ahead of the completion date.

We are planning on selling our house in Clent and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. Any local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers used an online conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Clent. Having lived in Clent for six years we know of no issue. Should we contact our local Authority to get clarification that the buyers are looking for.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. What do they say? 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 ailment)

About to purchase a new build flat in Clent. 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.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Clent

    Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Clent prior to appointing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies tend refuse to issue a loan on such a premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Clent. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to be perfect, at a reasonable figure which is making it more attractive. I have just found out that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns buying a house with a leasehold title in Clent. Conveyancing advisers have not yet been instructed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in Clent are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Clent so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Clent conveyancing solicitor and check that they are used to dealing with leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions for example requiring the landlord’sconsent to carry out changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a contribution towards the upkeep of the estate where the house is located on an estate. Your conveyancer will advise you fully on all the issues.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Clent - A selection of Queries before Purchasing

    It would be sensible to find out as much as you can about the managing agents as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. Being a leasehold owner you are often at the mercy of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to daily issues such as the upkeep of the communal areas. Ask prospective neighbours what they think of their management. Finally, investigate as to the dates that you are obliged pay the maintenance charge to the managing agents and specifically what it includes. Generally speaking the cost for major works are not included within maintenance charges, albeit that a few managing agents in Clent require tenants to contribute towards a reserve fund created for the specific intention of establishing a fund for larger repairs or maintenance.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Clent regulated by the SRA

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

  • Wall James Chappell, 15-23 Hagley Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1QW
  • Cutler Buttery Solicitor, 50 Summer Hill, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3BU
  • Talbots Law Ltd, 63 Market Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1AQ
  • P M Petherbridge & Co, 60 Whitehall Road, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3JS
  • Gordon Jones And Co Limited, 137 New Road, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 9JR

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Clent regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Clent but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Michael Higgs Ltd, 14 Hagley Road, DY8 1PS
  • Integrated Legal Services (ipw) Limited, Trinity Point , B63 3HY

Planning law solicitors in Clent regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Clent practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • Higgs & Sons, 3 Waterfront Business Park, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 1LX
  • Mfg Solicitors Llp, Adam House, Birmingham Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 2SH

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

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