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Reasons to use our Handsworth conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these companies are often located hundreds of miles away with little appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Handsworth
  • 2 Notwithstanding what other on-line conveyancers inform you it may be important to visit your solicitor to sign documents. There are various parties with with an interest in a house sale without having to include the postman into the equation.
  • 3 Handsworth conveyancers work in conjunction with Handsworth estate agents, developers, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is provided to home movers every step of the way, with the intention of reducing administrative burdens and transaction times
  • 4 On the balance of probabilities the the solicitors for the other party are located in Handsworth - if so both parties will be familiar
  • 5 Excellent communication together with a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should value when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Handsworth conveyancing can become significantly more protracted because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Handsworth since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Handsworth

My fiance and I intend to remortgage our maisonette in Handsworth with Nationwide. We have a son 19 who lives at home. Our solicitor requested us to identify any adults other than ourselves who reside at the property. Our lawyer has now e-mailed a document for our son to sign, giving up any rights in the event that the property is forfeited by the lender. I have two concerns (1) Is this document specific to the Nationwide conveyancing panel as he did not need to sign this form when we bought 5 years ago (2) Does our son by signing this giving up his rights to inherit the property?

First, rest assured that your Nationwide conveyancing panel solicitor is doing the right thing as it is established procedure for any occupier who is aged 17 or over to sign the necessary Consent Form, which is purely to state that any rights he has in the property are postponed and secondary to Nationwide. This is solely used to protect Nationwide if the property were re-possessed so that in such circumstances, your son would be legally obliged to leave. It does not impact your son’s right to inherit the apartment. Please note that if your son were to inherit and the mortgage in favour of Nationwide had not been discharged, he would be liable to take over the loan or pay it off, but other than that, there is nothing stopping him from keeping the property in accordance with your will or the rules of intestacy.

It is a dozen years since I acquired my property in Handsworth. Conveyancing lawyers have now been appointed on the sale but I am unable to track down the title deeds. Is this a problem?

Don’t worry too much. Firstly the deeds may be kept by the lender or they may be in the possession of the lawyers who acted in your purchase. Secondly in most cases the land will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you are the registered owner by your conveyancing lawyers obtaining current official copies of the land registers. Most conveyancing in Handsworth relates to registered property but in the rare situation where your property is unregistered it adds to the complexity but is not insurmountable.

What does a local search inform me regarding the property I am purchasing in Handsworth?

Handsworth conveyancing often starts with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company for instance Searches UK The local search is essential in every Handsworth conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any unpleasant once you have moved into your property. The search will supply data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject sections.

How does conveyancing in Handsworth differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Handsworth come to us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is built. This is because developers in Handsworth tend to acquire the site, 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 conveyancers 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Handsworth or who has acted in the same development.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Handsworth ahead of appointing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor has said that some lenders will not grant a mortgage on this type of home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Handsworth. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Handsworth to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

In searching the world wide web for the words on line conveyancing in Handsworth it shows results of numerous solicitorsin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancer for purchase transaction?

The ideal way of choosing the right conveyancer is via trusted referral, so enquire of colleagues and relatives who have bought a property in Handsworth or the reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Handsworth vary, so it's advisable to obtain at least four fee estimates from varying types of companies. Dont forget to clarify what costs in the quote includes.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Handsworth regulated by the SRA

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

  • Equity Solicitors, 92 Grove Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9HA
  • Harbans Singh & Co, 391 Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9SF
  • Steel & Clunis, 30 Grove Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9EP
  • Bassi Solicitors Limited, 220 Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9LR
  • Toussaints, First Floor, 150 Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9LN

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Handsworth

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Handsworth 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

  • Crown Gate Law Solicitors, 203 Soho Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9SX
  • Saints Solicitors Llp, 45 Villa Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 1BH
  • Public Interest Lawyers Limited, 8 Hylton Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 6HN
  • Dominion Solicitors Llp, 6 Hockley Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B18 5AA
  • Garg Solicitors Ltd, Unit 14 T S Centre, Brewary Street, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 7RA

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Handsworth regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Handsworth but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Midland Property Lawyers Ltd, 419 Bearwood Road, B66 4DF
  • Seymour Luke Limited, 22 Islington Row Middleway, B15 1LD
  • Go Convey Limited, 306a Queslett Road, B43 7EX
  • Kapasi & Co, 1st Floor, B69 4DT
  • John Wilson & Co, 31 Raddlebarn Road, B29 6HH

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

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