My mortgage broker has asked me for my Birmingham solicitor’s panel reference for the Nat West conveyancing panel. What is the best way to find this out. I have called my local Birmingham office but they cant find it on their system.

Have you tried speaking to your Birmingham property lawyer about this?. Most Birmingham conveyancing firms will retain a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each bank.

Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that could impact a commercial property in Birmingham?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Birmingham will carry out a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Birmingham. The report provides 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 Birmingham.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Birmingham it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately can cause delays to Birmingham commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not ordered for domestic conveyancing in Birmingham.

I have justbecome aware that Action Conveyancing have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Birmingham for a purchase of a leasehold flat 12 months ago. How can I establish that the property is in my name in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest method to check if the premises is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Birmingham conveyancing specialists.

I am buying a new build apartment in Birmingham. Conveyancing is necessary evil 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 conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Birmingham

Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided.

In surfing the internet for the phrase conveyancing in Birmingham it reveals many solicitorsin the area. How do I determine which is the right conveyancing solicitor for the sale of my house?

The preferential way of seeking the right conveyancer is via personal referral, so seek the counsel of colleagues and family who have acquired a property in Birmingham or the local estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Birmingham differ, so it's sensible to request at least three quotes from varying types of conveyancers. Be sure to secure confirmation that the costs are assured not to increase.