I am due to complete on the purchase of a house in Kings Heath but as a consequence of damage from a small fire at the property I have was able negotiate reparation from the seller of £2k taking the form of a deduction in the price. This was going to be dealt with as part of a side agreement however Kent Reliance are not allowing this. Why were they notified?

Your solicitor being on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel is obliged to disclose to Kent Reliance of any changes to the purchase price. If you prohibit your lawyer to report the price change to Kent Reliance then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Kent Reliance and you would have to appoint a new lawyer for your conveyancing in Kings Heath.

When it comes to mortgage companies such as Coventry BS, do Kings Heath solicitors incur a yearly amount to be on the list of approved solicitors?

We are not aware of any bank fees to register on their list of approved firms, although some do levy an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.

I recently had an offer agreed on a house in Kings Heath. My mortgage broker suggested a property lawyer. I paid an upfront payment of £175. A couple of days later, the solicitor called me sheepishly admitting that they were not on the Virgin Money 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 Virgin Money 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.

I have finally had an offer on a flat in Kings Heath agreed to, the vendors do nevertheless have an associated purchase. The sellers have put an offer on on an apartment, however it’s not yet agreed to, and have viewings of other flats in the pipeline. I have selected a high street conveyancing solicitor in Kings Heath. What should be my next step? At what point do I apply for the mortgage with Clydesdale?

It is usual to have apprehensions where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to incur costs too early (home loan application is in the region of £1k, then valuation, Kings Heath conveyancing search charges, etc). First, you must check that your solicitor is on the Clydesdale approved list. Concerning the next phase this very much dictated by the uniqueness of your transaction, attraction to this property and on the state of the market. In a rising market the majority of purchasers will apply for a home loan with Clydesdale and arrange for the valuation and only if it was satisfactory would they pay their solicitor to press on with searches.

I need some quick conveyancing in Kings Heath as I have a deadline to complete inside one month. Fortunately I do not need a mortgage. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are are a mortgage free buyer you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no solicitor would suggest that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Kings Heath the following are instances of issues that can appear and adversely impact the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...

Due to exchange soon on a ground floor flat in Kings Heath. Conveyancing solicitors have said that they will have a report out to me tomorrow. What should I be looking out for?

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

You should be informed what is to be regarded as a Nuisance as far as the lease is concerned The physical extent of the property. This may be the flat itself but might include a roof space or basement if applicable. Details of the parties to the lease, e.g. these could be the tennant, superior lessor, landlord An explanation as to the provision as set out in the lease to pay service charges - in relation to the building, and the wider rights a lessee has The landlord’s rights to access the premises. You should be made aware that your landlord has rights of access as well as be informed how much notice must be provided.

I own a garden flat in Kings Heath, conveyancing was carried out 10 years ago. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Equivalent properties in Kings Heath with a long lease are worth £185,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 invoiced every year. The lease runs out on 21st October 2087

You have 61 years left to run the likely cost is going to be between £18,100 and £20,800 as well as legals.

The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information before getting professional advice.

I recently become aware that one of the partners of the law firm undertaking the purchase conveyancing in Kings Heath is an uncle of the owners that we are buying from. Is this acceptable?

On the basis that no conflict arises this is allowable. Where you are needing mortgage finance then the bank may have a say as many mortgage companies have specific requirements concerning this. For example for Lloyds TSB Scotland as of 26/2/2026, the requirements read as follows :