Last month we had a mortgage agreed in principle with HSBC. Barnt Green conveyancing lawyers were selected. How long does it take for HSBC to forward the offer to the lawyer?

There is no definitive answer here. Have HSBC completed the survey? Have you advised HSBC as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the HSBC conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

We have agreed to purchase a house in Barnt Green. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Nationwide be concerned?

As your lender is Nationwide your lawyer must follow the formal requirements set out in Part 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Nationwide. The CML Handbook contains minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancers are required to report to Nationwide where a lease fails to satisfy these requirements. The provisions relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not limited to Barnt Green.

I'm in the throws of looking at flats in Barnt Green and I am now considering a potential offer. Is it advisable to have my conveyancer on ‘stand by’? I am planning to take a home loan with Clydesdale.

You should start requesting conveyancing quotes from solicitors ASAP. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their details on to the estate agent. Given that you are seeking a mortgage with Clydesdale, ask your prospective lawyers if they are on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.

It has been 3 months following my purchase conveyancing in Barnt Green completed. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the residence from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

I am buying a new build apartment in Barnt Green. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Barnt Green

The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry.

Should I appoint a Barnt Green conveyancing solicitor based in the vicinity that I am hoping to buy? An old friend can carry out the conveyancing however her office is 400miles away.

The benefit of a local Barnt Green conveyancing practice is that you can visit the firm to execute paperwork, present your identification documents and pester them if necessary. Having local Barnt Green know how is a benefit. That being said it's more important to get someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If if people you trust instructed your friend and the majority were happy that should trump using an unknown Barnt Green conveyancing lawyer solely due to them being based in the area.

Me and mywife and I are searching for a responsive conveyancing solicitor in Barnt Green to help me sell my flat. I really don't want to get ripped off but with many Barnt Green conveyancing practices to choose from...who's the best?

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