As someone unfamiliar with the Solihull conveyancing process what is the number one tip you can impart concerning the home moving process in Solihull

Not many law firms shout this from the rooftops but conveyancing in Solihull or throughout Birmingham is often a confrontational experience. Put another way, when it comes to conveyancing there exists plenty of opportunity for friction between you and other parties involved in the ownership transfer. E.g., the vendor, selling agent and on occasion the lender. Appointing a lawyer for your conveyancing in Solihull is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the SOLE party in the legal process whose responsibility is to look after your best interests and to keep you safe.

Every so often a third party with a vested interest may attempt to sway you that it is in your interests to do things their way. For instance, the estate agent may claim to be assisting by claiming that your conveyancer is dragging his heels. Or your financial adviser may tell you to do something that is against your solicitors recommendation. You should always trust your lawyer above all other parties when it comes to the legal transfer of property.

I am considering applying for a Nationwide mortgage for purchase of a new build (under development) in Solihull with 65 per cent LTV. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Nationwide ?

There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Nationwide will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is greater potential for delays and confusion with two solicitors involved, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in last month in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Solihull is where the house is located. Is there any guidance you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Solihull are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Solihull you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Solihull may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

There are only 62 years remaining on my lease in Solihull. I am keen to get lease extension but my landlord is can not be found. What options are available to me?

On the basis that you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be lengthened by the Court. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you have used your best endeavours to locate the freeholder. In some cases an enquiry agent would be helpful to carry out a search and to produce an expert document which can be accepted by the court as evidence that the landlord is indeed missing. It is wise to seek advice from a solicitor both on devolving into the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Solihull.

Solihull Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

The answer will be helpful as a) areas could cause problems in the block as the communal areas may begin to deteriorate where maintenance remain unpaid b) if the tenants have a dispute with the managing agents you will need to have complete disclosure How is the lease structured? Does the lease have onerous restrictions?

Are the Solihull conveyancing lawyers identified as being on the lender conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by the mortgage company?

Solihull law firm practices and firms carrying out conveyancing in Solihull themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the lender conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from the lender directly.