Having invested time researching mumsnet.com for a conveyancing solicitor in Broadway, most say that I should use a CQS assured solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?

The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised quality mark for legal experts in the legal transfer of properties, trusted by some of the UK's major mortgage companies. Four years ago the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Legal Ombudsman. The scheme does not cover licenced conveyancers. Broadway is one of the many areas in England and Wales where there are Accredited solicitors.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Broadway?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Broadway. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

I opted to have a survey completed on a property in Broadway in advance of appointing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will not grant a loan on this type of premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can look into this further with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Broadway. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Broadway to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

I am selling my home. My past conveyancers have shut. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Broadway if that makes a difference.

You should use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Broadway. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.

Broadway Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Queries before buying

The answer will be helpful as a) areas could cause problems in the building as the communal areas may begin to deteriorate where services remain unpaid b) if the leasehold owners have a dispute with the managing agents you will want to have full disclosure Are any of leasehold owners in arrears of their service charge liability? Is the freehold reversion owned jointly by the leaseholders?