Having been referred to your company we were going to go ahead with a conveyancing solicitor in Erdington listed on your site but stumbled across some other costs illustrations on the internet appear less pricey – why is this?
There are plenty of websites promoting self styled cheap conveyancing, but extracharges result in the closing bill markedly uplifted. Conveyancers are obliged to make sure that costs outlined in terms and conditions should be equitable raised The law firms that we put forward for conveyancing in Erdington genuinely set out all legal fees for a residential conveyancing transaction.
Me and my partner are purchasing our first house. The conveyancing practitioner has contact usto check if we wish to take out additional conveyancing searches. Frankly we are clueless as to what's appropriate for conveyancing in Erdington
The extent of Erdington conveyancing searches depends entirely on the premises, the location, the likelihood of any of these risks, your knowledge of the region and risks, your general attitude to risk. What is important is that you properly understand what information the searches could supply. Then you can decide if you personally think you need that search. If unclear, ask your lawyer to advise.
I am about to put an offer on a leasehold flat in Erdington. The property agents say that it is standard for flats in Erdington to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am obtaining a mortgage with Tesco Bank. Is this going to be acceptable if the lease has 70 years remaining.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 5/2/2025 the requirements read as follows :
We're FTB’s - agreed a price, but the agent informed us that the seller will only go ahead if we appoint their chosen solicitors as they are insisting on a ‘quick sale’. Our preferred option is to instruct a high street solicitor accustomed to conveyancing in Erdington
It is improbable the sellers are driving this. If they desire ‘a quick sale', turning down a genuine buyer is likely to cause more damage than good. Try to communicate with the vendors directly and explain that (a)you are serious purchasers (b)you are ready to go, with finances in place © you are chain free (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you will continue to appoint your preferred Erdington conveyancing firm - rather thanthose that will give their estate agent a kickback or meet his conveyancing thresholds demanded by corporate headquarters.
My fiance and I may need to sub-let our Erdington basement flat temporarily due to taking a sabbatical. We instructed a Erdington conveyancing firm in 2002 but they have closed and we did not think at the time get any advice as to whether the lease permits subletting. How do we find out?
Notwithstanding that your last Erdington conveyancing solicitor is no longer around you can review your lease to check if you are permitted to let out the premises. The accepted inference is that if the deeds are silent, subletting is permitted. There may be a precondition that you are obliged to seek permission from your landlord or other appropriate person before subletting. The net result is that you cannot sublet in the absence of first obtaining consent. The consent is not allowed to be unreasonably withheld. If the lease does not allow you to sublet you should ask your landlord for their consent.
I own a 1 bedroom flat in Erdington, conveyancing having been completed 8 years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Comparable flats in Erdington with over 90 years remaining are worth £190,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 yearly. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2087
With 62 years unexpired the likely cost is going to span between £17,100 and £19,800 plus legals.
The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.
Living abroad it is not practicable to visit my Erdington conveyancing solicitors office to sign documents for conveyancing in Erdington – will this be an issue?
No. Erdington conveyancing solicitors can undertake conveyancing transactions for clients from a distance. It is not necessary for you to be able to attend a Erdington conveyancers office. Almost all conveyancer can deal with everything remotely from their Erdington office.