My partner’s brother is a property lawyer. I expect that I'll be able to get mate’s fee for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what level of fees should I be expecting for conveyancing in Balsall Heath?

Do compare pricing. Make use of our comparison tool on this page. You will notice that estimates do be different but the service one can expect differ between law firms as is true with the vast majority of professional services.

A relative recommended that if I am buying in Balsall Heath I should ask my conveyancer to perform a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. Can you explain what the purpose of this search is?

This is a search is occasionally quoted for as part of the standard Balsall Heath conveyancing searches. It is a large document of more than thirty pages, listing and detailing important information about Balsall Heath around the property and the people living there. It incorporates an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Balsall Heath Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the type of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average Property Price, Crime details, Local Education with maps and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data regarding Balsall Heath.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Balsall Heath. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Balsall Heath

There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?

I am looking for a ground for flat up to £245,000 and identified one near me in Balsall Heath I like with amenity areas and transport links nearby, however it only has 61 years on the lease. There is not much else in Balsall Heath for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake acquiring a lease with such few years left?

If you need a home loan the shortness of the lease may be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for a minimum of 2 years you could ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor concerning this matter.

Taking into account that I am about to spend over three hundred thousand on a property in Balsall Heath I wish to talk to a solicitor regarding thehouse move prior to instructing the firm. Can this be arranged?

This is something that we encourage - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you liaising with the solicitor due to be conducting your property ownership legalities in Balsall Heath.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique individual, not a matter reference. The solicitors that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are quoted for residential conveyancing in Balsall Heath should be the figure that you are charged.