We see that you have a search directory listing law firms on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a referral fee if I retain them for our own conveyancing in Handsworth?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Handsworth.
I am close to exchanging contracts on the sale of our home in Handsworth and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. Any local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers are using an internet conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Handsworth. We have lived in Handsworth for 5 years we know of no issue. Do we contact our local Authority to get clarification that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer already. Are they able to advise? You need to enquire of 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 ailment)
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Handsworth?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Handsworth. 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…’
How does conveyancing in Handsworth differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Handsworth contact us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is finished. This is because new home sellers in Handsworth typically 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 used to new build conveyancing in Handsworth or who has acted in the same development.
I am looking to sell my house. My former lawyers have shut. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Handsworth if that affects matters.
Please use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Handsworth. 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.