We were about to retain a conveyancing solicitor in Solihull listed by you but have come across alternative quotes via the web seem less expensive – how come?

You can find hundreds of solicitors marketing at first sight what seems to be very low prices. We would encourage you to think twice about how much you respect your own move to you are willing to be penny wise pound foolish over the quality of the legal work. Some embed fees well inside the terms of engagement. The solicitors that we list for conveyancing in Solihull neverdo this.

Do I need to attend the offices of the solicitor to execute the legal charge? If so, I will appoint a lawyer who conducts conveyancing in Solihull so that I can pop in to their offices when needed.

Most approved lawyers for lenders carry out their communications via Royal Mail, e-mail or over phone calls. This means that they can undertake the conveyancing transaction regardless of where you live in England or Wales. That being said you can check if you have the option of going to the offices of your conveyancing lawyer if just in case this is required.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in last month in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Solihull is the location of the property. Can you offer any guidance?

Flying freeholds in Solihull are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Solihull you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company 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 premises.

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing practitioner in Solihull for my home move. Is it possible to see a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

Anyone can read published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may recorded call for training purposes.

I've found a house that appears to meet my requirements, at a great figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have since been informed that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns purchasing a leasehold house in Solihull. Conveyancing solicitors have are about to be instructed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in Solihull are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Solihull in which case you should be looking for a Solihull conveyancing solicitor and check that they are used to dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions such as obtaining the landlord’spermission to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the maintenance of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your lawyer will advise you fully on all the issues.

I purchased a studio flat in Solihull, conveyancing having been completed in 2012. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Comparable properties in Solihull with a long lease are worth £211,000. The ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease terminates on 21st October 2093

With only 67 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £10,500 and £12,000 as well as professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of detailed due diligence. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.