We were about to choose a conveyancing solicitor in Kings Norton endorsed using your search tool but have come across some other quotes via the web look less pricey – why is this?

There are numerous firms advertising pretending to offer £99 conveyancing, but additionalfees end up with the closing bill being escalated. In accordance with regulatory requirements costs set out in terms of business should be honest and reasonable and be applied The law firms that we list for conveyancing in Kings Norton specify all legal fees for a domestic conveyancing transaction.

Have purchased a a terraced house in Kings Norton , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to register my title? My Kings Norton conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be certain that my purchase is registered.

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Kings Norton registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timescales can adjust according to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry must send notices to any other persons or bodies. As of today in the region of 80% of such applications are fully dealt with within two weeks but some can be subject to protracted delays. Historically registration takes place after the purchaser is living at the property so 'speed' is not typically an essential issue yet if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your lawyers can contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.

I am buying a new build house in Kings Norton benefiting from help to buy. The developers would not move on the amount so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of fixtures and fittings instead. The house builders rep told me not inform my conveyancer about this deal as it may put at risk my loan with the lender. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Kings Norton. I've stumble upon a site which seems to have the ideal answer If there is a chance to get all this stuff completed via email that would be ideal. Should I 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?

Last May I purchased a leasehold property in Kings Norton. Am I liable to pay service charges for periods before my ownership?

Where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. Strange as it may seem, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

Kings Norton Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Queries Prior to Purchasing

Many Kings Norton leasehold properties will be liable to pay a service bill for the upkeep of the building levied on behalf of the management company. Where you acquire the apartment you will have to pay this contribution, normally in instalments accross the year. This could vary from several hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for bigger purpose-built blocks. In all probability there will be a ground rent for you to pay yearly, ordinarily this is not a exorbitant amount, say approximately £50-£100 but you need to enquire as sometimes it could be many hundreds of pounds. How much is the ground rent and service charge? Can you inform me if there are any major works on the horizon that will likely add a premium to the maintenance charges?