I require conveyancing for a flat in a fairly new development (6 years old) in Halesowen. The vast majority the flats are already disposed of. Is it really necessary to order conveyancing searches as part of conveyancing in Halesowen?

You are taking a significant risk in not carrying out Halesowen conveyancing searches. Without searches you have no clarity over flooding, environmental etc which may mean you walk away due to potential problems down the line. If you are buying mortgage free there is no legal requirement to have them, but we would seriously advise in no uncertain terms that your conveyancer conducts them. Where timings and price are primary issues you should discuss with your conveyancer about the option of search insurance

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Halesowen?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Halesowen. 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…’

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Halesowen in advance of appointing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor has said that some lenders will not grant a mortgage on such a property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Halesowen. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Halesowen especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Halesowen.

In my capacity as executor for the will of my aunt I am disposing of a house in Neath but reside in Halesowen. My solicitor (approximately 260 kilometers awayhas requested that I execute a stat dec prior to the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Halesowen who can attest this legal document for me?

strictly speaking you are unlikely to need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Halesowen based

I am hoping to complete next month on a basement flat in Halesowen. Conveyancing solicitors have said that they are sending me a report within the next couple of days. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Halesowen should include some of the following:

Whether the landlord has obligations to ensure rights of quiet enjoyment over your property and do you know what it means in practice? Rent payments - what is due and when you need to pay, and be on notice if this will change in the future You should be sent a copy of the lease It needs to be made clear to you whether the lease allows you to add or improve aspects of the flat- you should be made aware as to whether it relates to all alterations or just structural alteration, and whether permission is required Responsibility for maintaining the window frames

Halesowen Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Queries Prior to Purchasing

Is anyone aware of any major works in the planning that could add a premium to the maintenance costs? The prefered form of lease structure is if the freehold interest is owned by the leaseholders. In this situation the tenants benefit from being in charge if their destiny and even though a managing agent is usually employed where the building is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent retained by the leaseholders.