Are the BSA planning on creating a searchable register to to identify firms on the Melton Mowbray Building Society conveyancing panel for example in Handsworth?

We would not expect to be advised of any intention on the part of the BSA to develop such a search facility.

My wife and I are selling our house in Handsworth and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. Any local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed a nationwide conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Handsworth. Having lived in Handsworth for 5 years we know of no issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to seek confirmation need.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. What do they say? You should check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same illness)

five months have gone by since my purchase conveyancing in Handsworth completed. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

How does conveyancing in Handsworth differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Handsworth contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is completed. This is because builders in Handsworth tend to acquire the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Handsworth or who has acted in the same development.

I require the services of a lender panel solicitor in Handsworth. Can you assist?

Unfortunately it’s not apparent why you need a Handsworth panel solicitor but in any event, if you can not find one on our search tool you will need to speak directly to the bank to find out which solicitors in Handsworth are on their panel . If you do find such a firm in Handsworth not listed please direct them to our site to list. After all the cost is only one £1 a month