It is is a decade since I purchased my house in Yardley. Conveyancing solicitors have recently been instructed on the sale but I am unable to find the title documents. Will this jeopardise the sale?

You need not be too concerned. Firstly there is a chance that the deeds will be kept by the mortgage company or they may be archived with the conveyancers who acted in your purchase. Secondly in all probability the property will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you are the registered owner by your conveyancing lawyers procuring current official copies of the land registers. Almost all conveyancing in Yardley involves registered property but in the unlikely event that your property is not registered it adds to the complexity but is not insurmountable.

I am buying a semi-detached house in Yardley. Conveyancing solicitors are said to be ‘a necessary evil’ but can I do it myself?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Yardley you will have to appoint a solicitor on your mortgage company's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Yardley.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Yardley. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Yardley

The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.

I decided to have a survey completed on a house in Yardley before instructing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. The surveyor has said that some banks will not grant a loan on this type of property.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements for example to Nationwide. If you call us we can look into this further with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Yardley. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I am a sole trader intending to take an assignment of a lease of a shop on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering fixed charges for commercial conveyancing in Yardley for below 2k?

We can recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Yardley, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply property. If you are looking to purchase or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we will find you the right solicitor. Regarding the charges these will vary based on the structure and complexity of the deal. Please provide us with your contact information or call so as to enable us to provide you with a detailed commercial conveyancing quote.