It has come to my attention via my mortgage broker that my Tamworth property lawyer is not on the mortgage company Solicitor panel. What can I do to be sure that this is correct?
The first thing you need to do is to call your Tamworth conveyancer. You lawyer should inform you what has happened. If they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the conveyancing panel for your bank.
In the event thatI was to purchase a simple residential housein Tamworth mortgage fee and dispense with a survey and no conveyancing searches how much could I expect to have to pay for conveyancing in Tamworth?
The only saving you would make on is the Tamworth conveyancing searches. A property lawyer is required to do the vast majority of work - money laundering, communicating with your vendors lawyer, SDLT return, register the property etc. A slight saving might be made by not having to register a mortgage however it will not be meaningful.
About to place an offer on a leasehold flat in Tamworth. The property agents assure me that it is normal for flats in Tamworth to have less than 75 years remaining. I am getting a mortgage with Accord Mortgages. Is this going to be a problem if the lease has Seventy One years to go.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 9/8/2025 the requirements read as follows :
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Tamworth prior to appointing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will not issue a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Tamworth. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Tamworth to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
I am in need of some leasehold conveyancing in Tamworth. Before diving in I want to be sure as to the number of years remaining on the lease.
If the lease is recorded at the land registry - and 99.9% are in Tamworth - then the leasehold title will always include the basic details of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.
I inherited a 1st floor flat in Tamworth, conveyancing was carried out in 2004. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Equivalent properties in Tamworth with a long lease are worth £171,000. The ground rent is £50 invoiced annually. The lease expires on 21st October 2104
With just 79 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £8,600 and £9,800 as well as legals.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.
I'm selling a flat in Tamworth. I have found my conveyancer's company on the CLC list, but I can't find my conveyancer's name on the list. Should I be concerned?
Not every individual in the law firm must be listed by the regulator. Provided there is someone qualified to 'oversee' the conveyancing, the actual day-to-day activity can be undertaken by unqualified staff.