When can the exchange of contracts occur in residential conveyancing in Malvern and am I required to be at the conveyancers branch?
Where you are local to one of the conveyancing solicitors in Malvern you are welcome to come in to sign contracts. However, the law practices we recommend offer a national conveyancing service and provide just as diligent and professional a job for you when communicating with you electronically. The signing of the sale agreement is not the important part. A signed contract is necessary for the conveyancer to officially exchange at the appropriate time, which is ordinarily shortly after signing. The exchange process is is usually a five minute process, although where a long "chain" is in play, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Malvern)to be in the office at the appropriate time.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Malvern. My lender is The Mortgage Works
The Mortgage Works have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 27/6/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I am the only recipient of my late grandmother’s will with all property in now in my sole name, including the my former home in Malvern. The Malvern property was put into my name in May. I now wish to sell up. I understand that there is a Mortgage Lenders six month 'rule', meaning my property ownership will be regarded the same way as if I'd bought the property in May. Do I have to wait 6 months to sell?
The CML handbook mandates solicitors to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." By the strict wording you might be affected by that. Most lenders would take a practical view as this obligation chiefly exists to identify subsales or the wholesaling and assigning of property.
Is it the case that all Malvern solicitor practices on the HSBC conveyancing panel are governed by the SRA?
As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the HSBC conveyancing panel they would need to be governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. The majority of banks do permit licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such firms would be overseen by the CLC.
We expect to receive a OIP from Coventry BS this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Coventry BS recommend any Malvern solicitors on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?
You will need to appoint Malvern solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Coventry BS through the process.
Will commercial conveyancing searches disclose impending roadworks that could affect a commercial premises in Malvern?
Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Malvern will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers invest in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Malvern. The report sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Malvern.
For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Malvern it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately could cause delays to Malvern commercial conveyancing deals as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not conducted for residential conveyancing in Malvern.
How simple is it to switch firm as I have to find a firm on the Clydesdale conveyancing list. I was using a local conveyancing solicitor in Malvern round the corner but the firm is not accepted by Clydesdale
It would be our pleasure to assist you select a conveyancing solicitor in Malvern on the Clydesdale panel. Please note that the solicitors that we on the directory do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are fully regulated by the SRA who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Malvern. Using search facility on this page, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Malvern.
I would like to sublet my leasehold flat in Malvern. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask her. Is permission from the freeholder required?
Even though your previous Malvern conveyancing solicitor is not around you can check your lease to check if it allows you to sublet the premises. The rule is that if the deeds are non-specific, subletting is permitted. There may be a precondition that you need to seek consent via your landlord or some other party before subletting. This means that you cannot sublet in the absence of first obtaining permission. The consent should not be unreasonably withheld. If your lease does not allow you to sublet you will need to ask your landlord for their consent.
I inherited a 1st floor flat in Malvern, conveyancing was carried out 4 years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Similar properties in Malvern with an extended lease are worth £185,000. The ground rent is £65 levied per year. The lease ends on 21st October 2086
With 61 years left to run the likely cost is going to be between £18,100 and £20,800 as well as professional fees.
The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.