My partner’s dad is a conveyancer. I suspect that I'll be able to get mate’s pricing for conveyancing, but if not, what level of costs should I be expecting for conveyancing in Manor Park?

It’s wise to obtain two or three conveyancing estimates. Make use of our comparison tool on this site. You will notice that amounts will vary but the service one can expect differ between solicitors as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.

Please could you vouch for a Birmingham Midshires allowed Manor Park conveyancing solicitor that can complete within under 3 weeks? Am I best advised to choose a local Manor Park firm or a nationwide firm?

We would be happy to suggest some excellent Manor Park conveyancing firms. Another option is to visit the main road in Manor Park. Go in to two or three law practices and request to see a conveyancing solicitor for a costs illustration. Discuss your expectations together with the reasons and ask for a commitment on your deadline. Appoint the one that genuine.

I am about to put a bid on a leasehold apartment in Manor Park. The property agents tell me that it is normal for flats in Manor Park to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am taking out a mortgage with Accord Mortgages. Is this going to be acceptable if the lease has 69 years to go.

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 19/12/2025 the requirements read as follows :

I opted to have a survey completed on a property in Manor Park ahead of instructing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor has said that some lenders may not issue a loan on such a premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different instructions from Nationwide. If you e-mail us we can check via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Manor Park. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Manor Park especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Manor Park.

Are Manor Park conveyancing solicitors under an obligation to the Law Society to issue transparent conveyancing figures?

Inbuilt into the Solicitors Code of Conduct are specific rules and regulations as to how the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) allow solicitors to publicise their fees to clients.The Law Society have a practice note giving advice on how to publicise transparent charges to avoid breaching any such rule. Practice notes are not legal advice issued by the Law Society and is not intended as the only standard of good practice a conveyancing solicitor should adhere to. The Practice Note does, nevertheless, represent the Law Society’s view of acceptable practice for publicising conveyancing charges, and accordingly it’s a recommended read for any solicitor or conveyancer in Manor Park or or elsewhere in the country.