Can your site be used to recommend a Conveyancing solicitor in Halesowen even where I’m not purchasing or disposing of a house, for instance where I intend to buy an office in Halesowen with a mortgage from Chelsea Building Society?

The service is primarily utilised to help choose domestic conveyancing solicitors in Halesowen but we have set out at the end of this page some Halesowen commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to enquire with the solicitors directly to establish if they can also act for Chelsea Building Society

I have been on the look out for a leasehold apartment up to £195,000 and identified one near me in Halesowen I like with open areas and transport links nearby, however it's only got 52 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Halesowen in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a short lease?

If you need a mortgage the shortness of the lease may be an issue. Discount the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you may ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing lawyer concerning this matter.

Do I need to be suspicious about 3rd parties that I am dealing with are suggesting a factory type conveyancing firm as opposed to a High Street Halesowen conveyancing firm?

As is the case with many professional services, often referrals from family and friends can be most helpful. But there are many parties with a vested interest in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, financial adviser and banks may put forward lawyers to use. Sometimes these solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as experts in their field, but sometimes there may be a commercial relationship behind the recommendation. You have the discretion to choose your own conveyancer. However, bear in mind that many lenders specify a panel list of law firms you have to use for the lender aspect of your transaction.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Halesowen. I happened to stumble across a site which looks to be the perfect offering If there is a chance to get all formalities done via phone that would be ideal. Do I need to be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I've found a house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a great price which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently been informed that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns purchasing a leasehold house in Halesowen. Conveyancing advisers have not yet been appointed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Halesowen are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are purchasing in Halesowen in which case you should be shopping around for a Halesowen conveyancing practitioner and be sure that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions for example obtaining the landlord’sconsent to conduct changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the upkeep of the estate where the house is located on an estate. Your lawyer should advise you fully on all the issues.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Halesowen - A selection of Questions you should ask Prior to buying

It would be prudent to discover as much as possible concerning the managing agents as they will affect your use and enjoyment of the property. Being a leasehold owner you will be at the mercy of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to day to day issues such as the cleanliness of the common parts. Ask other tenants what they think of their management. On a final note, investigate as to the dates that the maintenance charges are due to the appropriate party and precisely what you get for your money. It is important to be aware if window replacement or some other significant cost is due shortly that will be shared amongst the leasehold owners and will materially increase the the service charges or necessitate a specific payment. Plenty Halesowen leasehold apartments will be liable to pay a service charge for maintenance of the building invoiced by the landlord. If you purchase the property you will have to meet this amount, usually in instalments accross the year. This may be anything from a couple of hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for blocks with lifts and large common areas. There will also be a ground rent to be met yearly, this is usually not a exorbitant figure, say approximately £50-£100 but you should to check it because occasionally it can be surprisingly expensive.