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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Bartley Green

We are looking to buy a flat and need a conveyancing solicitor in Bartley Green who is on the TSB solicitor panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for TSB . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Bartley Green.

Is there a search tool that I can use to discover of the solicitor carrying out my conveyancing in Bartley Green is on the lender’sapproved panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for Platform Home Loans Ltd thus spending £175.00 in another set of conveyancing invoice.

Please do take advantage of the find a lender approved solicitor tool on this web page. Pick the lender and type ‘Bartley Green’ or your location and you will discover a number of lawyer offices in Bartley Green or by proximity to you.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Bartley Green is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Bartley Green are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Bartley Green you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Bartley Green may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

Am I better off to choose a Bartley Green conveyancing practitioner based in the area that I am purchasing? I have an old university friend who can perform the conveyancing but his firm is located over three hundred miles away.

The primary upside of using a high street Bartley Green conveyancing practice is that you can attend the office to sign paperwork, deliver your ID and apply pressure on them where appropriate. They will also have local intelligence which is a bonus. However it's more important to get someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If you know people who used your friend and in the main were content that must surpass using an unknown Bartley Green conveyancing lawyer solely due to them being based in the area.

I've found a house that seems to meet my requirements, at a great figure which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently been informed that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are issues buying a leasehold house in Bartley Green. Conveyancing solicitors have not yet been instructed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Bartley Green are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are buying in Bartley Green in which case you should be shopping around for a Bartley Green conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a tenant you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions such as requiring the freeholder’sconsent to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the house is located on an estate. Your lawyer will advise you fully on all the issues.

I bought a split level flat in Bartley Green, conveyancing having been completed July 2012. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Equivalent properties in Bartley Green with a long lease are worth £211,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 invoiced annually. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2092

With only 67 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £10,500 and £12,000 plus costs.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward based on this information without first getting professional advice.

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