I am about to complete on the purchase of a property in Bromsgrove but as a result of damage from the recent storms I have was able negotiate compensation from the seller in the sum of £2k by way of a reduction in the price. I had intended this to be addressed as part of a side agreement but Yorkshire BS will not permit this. Should they have been notified?
Any conveyancing practitioner that is on a Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel is obliged to disclose to Yorkshire BS of any changes to the sale price. If you prohibit your conveyancing practitioner to disclose the price change to Yorkshire BS then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Yorkshire BS and you would have to appoint a new property lawyer for your conveyancing in Bromsgrove.
I have 7378 less than 75 years unexpired on my lease and need a lease extension for my apartment in Bromsgrove. Conveyancing solicitors on the Tesco Bank panel can deal with such extensions correct?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 17/2/2026 the requirements read as follows :
After much negotiation I have agreed a price on an apartment in Bromsgrove. My mortgage broker suggested a solicitor. I paid an upfront payment of £200. A few days later, the property lawyer contacted me embarrassingly acknowledging that they were not on the Principality conveyancing panel. Am I right in thinking that I should be due a refund?
You should be able to recover this from the law firm if they were not on the Principality panel. They should have asked at the outset which lender you were obtaining a mortgage with. An important lesson to readers of this site is to check that the lawyers are on the appropriate lender panel.
Intending to buy a apartment in Bromsgrove. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the UBS conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Bromsgrove lawyer is on the UBS conveyancing panel.
Lloyds have agreed my mortgage in principle, my offer on a apartment in Bromsgrove has been agreed to, what are the next steps?
Your estate agent will wish to be advised as to your solicitor's details (be sure the property lawyers are on the bank’s panel). Call up Lloyds or your broker and finish off any appropriate forms. Lloyds will appoint a valuer who will get in contact with the estate agent or vendor to book an appointment. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes on average a week for the mortgage offer to be issued. Lloyds will issue the offer to you and your solicitors. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Bromsgrove.
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Bromsgrove is the location of the property. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Bromsgrove are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Bromsgrove you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Bromsgrove may decide 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.
How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial premises in Bromsgrove and how can you help?
The 1954 Act gives a safeguard to business tenants, granting the right to make a request to court for a continuation of occupancy at the end of an expired lease. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act for protection and handle your commercial conveyancing in Bromsgrove